Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast

Jan 31 2025 255 ep. 47 mins 282

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Get stuck off the realness as Sumit and Chris break down the important issues in Hip Hop music, culture and politics. From high-brow deep dives to low-end theories, expect clinical analysis and subjective perspectives from these two Rap Scientists.
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Weekly Rap Up: A$AP Rocky assault trial, Akademiks grooming allegations and thought on Central Cee's debut album!

Jan 31 2025 26 mins

We're back with some of the latest chat.A$AP Rocky's assault trialAkademiks and the grooming allegationsCentral Cee and the early response to his 'Can't Rush Greatness' album.We also discuss the latest music and some 'new old music' by The Almighty Arrogant! Shout out to 90s Tapes!Connect with Breaking AtomsInstagramFacebookTwitterFollow SumitInstagramTwitterFollow ChrisInstagramTw

Weekly Rap Up: Jim Jones on Drake suing UMG, Keefe D's 2Pac murder charge upheld and Roc Nation selling music shares!

Jan 25 2025 46 mins

For this week's rap-up, we discuss:Jim Jones' thoughts on Drake suing UMGKeefe D’s 2Pac murder charge upheldMadlib teasing new charity projectRoc Nation allowing fans to purchase shares of musicNew musicWe also talk about the greatness of Reasonable Doubt by Jay-Z... again. Connect with Breaking AtomsInstagramFacebookTwitterFollow SumitInstagramTwitterFollow ChrisInstagramTwitter

Weekly Rap Up: Madlib loses home in LA fires, Cam'ron and Jim Jones fall out again and Drake Vs UMG!

Jan 19 2025 30 mins

For this week's rap-up, we discuss:Madlib losing his home, music equipment and unreleased music in LA firesCam'rom and Jim Jones fall out... again!More news on Drake's lawsuit against UMGA Donorbox fundraising campaign has been set up to support Madlib and his family. Click here to donate.Look out for more music updates next week!Connect with Breaking AtomsInstagramF

DJ Clark Kent

Jan 15 2025 101 mins

For our first full episode of 2025, we're taking a detour. In June 2021, we released our first narrative series detailing Jay-Z's creation of 'Reasonable Doubt'. We did over 50+ interviews, and the last one we did for the series was with DJ Clark Kent.After his tragic passing in 2024, we've decided to share the FULL UNEDITED interview with you, which was a candid chat with one of H

Weekly Rap Up: Elliott Wilson fires shots at Cam'ron, Apollo Brown leaves Mello Music Group and Joey Bada$$' new single

Jan 02 2025 41 mins

For the first rap-up of the year of our Lord 2025, we chop it up about:Elliott Wilson's thoughts on 'new media journalism' and Cam'ron trying to be Stephen A. SmithApollo Brown leaving Mello Music Group after 15 yearsJoey Bada$$' new single and subliminal shots at the West CoastWe also share our thoughts on Redman's new album, 'Muddy Waters Too,' and Reuben Vincent's new EP, which

Weekly Rap Up: Fat Joe Vs FBA, Jay-Z lawsuit update and thoughts on 'Missionary' by Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre

Dec 23 2024 47 mins

Before the festive settings get activated, we discuss...The latest updates around the sexual assault allegations against Jay-ZFat Joe's comments about Foundational Black Americans (FBA)Early thoughts on the new 'Missionary' album by Snoop Dogg and Dr. DreWe'll be back shortly with more news and a special announcement about our next 'Elements' special. Connect with Breaking AtomsIns

Philmore Greene

Dec 17 2024 63 mins

Chris is on a solo mission this week and links up with Chicago's own Philmore Greene! The conversation is rich, and you'd think Chris and Philmore have known each other for years. Philmore deep dives into the making of his new album, The Grand Design, working with Bruiser Wolf, his bond with Rashid Hadee and working with Apollo Brown and why King Von is a great storyteller. The con

Weekly Rap Up: The sexual assault allegations against Jay-Z

Dec 12 2024 49 mins

This week, it gets real, and we discuss...The sexual assault allegations against Jay-ZAccusations against lawyer Tony Buzbee of running an extortion plotLinks to Diddy and what could happen nextWe also touch on this week's new music.Connect with Breaking AtomsInstagramFacebookTwitterFollow SumitInstagramTwitterFollow ChrisInstagramTwitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

Weekly Rap Up: GNX review, Drake lawsuit against Universal Music and J. Cole releasing old music to DSPs

Dec 01 2024 43 mins

We're back with a weekly rap-up, so here goes...Quick review of 'GNX' by Kendrick LamarDrake's new petition/lawsuit against Universal MusicJ. Cole releasing blog-era mixtapes to DSPsConnect with Breaking AtomsInstagramFacebookTwitterFollow SumitInstagramTwitterFollow ChrisInstagramTwitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Fruchter (Closed Sessions)

Nov 19 2024 47 mins

We linked up with a man of exquisite music taste, Alex Fruchter from Closed Sessions, to celebrate the label's 15-year anniversary and reminisce over the blog era and Chicago's importance and influence in the Hip-Hop ecosystem. Alex also gets real about the realities of running a label and the social media climate when promoting new artists. Connect with Breaking AtomsInstagramFace