Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast

Nov 19 2024 246 ep. 47 mins 274
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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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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

7xvethegenius

Oct 29 2024 25 mins  
Fresh off the release of her latest album, 'Death Of Deuce', we link up with Buffalo's very own 7xvethegenius! 7xve (pronounced 'Love') shares some details about her Hip Hop origin story, her unique way of finding flows and pockets, finally getting to work with Daringer, following her own mind and more!Connect with Breaking AtomsInstagramFacebookTwitterFollow SumitInstagramTwitterF

Weekly Rap Up: Remembering KA, Hip-Hop Journalism and Big Meech Released From Prison

Oct 17 2024 30 mins  
In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss:Ka's passing and remembering his greatnessDJ Clark Kent rumoursHip-Hop journalismBig Meech's release from prisonConnect with Breaking AtomsInstagramFacebookTwitterFollow SumitInstagramTwitterFollow ChrisInstagramTwitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weekly Rap Up: Piers Morgan Apologises, J. Cole Raps Again and Rappers Talk Mental Health

Oct 10 2024 22 mins  
In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss:Piers Morgan's apology to The Carters following Jaguar Wright's accusationsJ. Cole's new song 'Port Antonio' and his feature runScarface's health, given his recent social media postsMethod Man and Fat Joe on depression and mental healthConnect with Breaking AtomsInstagramFacebookTwitterFollow SumitInstagramTwitterFollow ChrisInstagramT

Weekly Rap Up: The Company Man Vs What's The Dirt, Young Dolph's killer gets life in prison and more!

Sep 27 2024 27 mins  
In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss:The Company Man (Justin Hunte) and What's The Dirt engage in a heated debateYoung Dolph's killer found guilty and sentenced to life in prisonUnreleased Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar album in the vaults, according to ConsequenceConnect with Breaking AtomsInstagramFacebookTwitterFollow SumitInstagramTwitterFollow ChrisInstagramTwitter Ho

Weekly Rap Up: Diddy arrested and denied bail, 50 Cent teases new show with Idris Elba, Drake trying to buy Dame Dash's Roc-A-Fella shares and more!

Sep 19 2024 23 mins  
In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss:Puffy's arrested and bail denial50 Cent teasing a new show with Idris ElbaDame Dash claims that Drake has made an offer to buy Roc-A-Fella sharesConnect with Breaking AtomsInstagramFacebookTwitterFollow SumitInstagramTwitterFollow ChrisInstagramTwitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weekly Rap Up: Superbowl fall out, new Kendrick Lamar song, D'Angelo update and new music!

Sep 13 2024 25 mins  
In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss:Superbowl advert and fallout with responses from Nicki Minaj, Birdman, Master P, Cam'ron and MaseKendrick Lamar's new songNews on D'Angelo getting ready to drop new musicA short reflection on the recent deaths including Fatman Scoop, Frankie Beverly and Rich Homie QuanThe hosts also provide a quick rundown of new music, including drops

Elements: Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.

Sep 11 2024 54 mins  
In the first episode of our new series, Elements, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.! You'll hear from those who were part of the album's creation—producers, engineers, and collaborators who helped craft its unique sound. We'll also bring you trusted voices from the community and people who lived the same experiences Biggie rapped about, off

Weekly Rap Up: New Clipse album, Irv Gotti's stroke, Reasonable Doubt masters ownership, Cardi B's "correctional facilities" comment and new music!

Aug 30 2024 32 mins  
In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss:New Clipse albumIrv Gotti having a stroke and diabetes complicationsThe everlasting saga of Dame Dash Vs Jay-Z and the Reasonable Doubt mastersCardi B calling Atlantic Records a "correctional facility"The hosts also provide a quick rundown of new music, including drops from Curren$y, DJ Fresh, Big Sean, Robert Glasper, Juicy J and more

Godfather Don

Aug 12 2024 31 mins  
You know the name, or at least you should. Check the credits. Godfather Don has worked with most of your favourites, including Kool Keith, Cormega and Screwball. His solo catalogue is exemplary, and his work on Hydra Entertainment is damn near mythical at this point. Veteran New York Emcee and Producer Godfather Don pulls up to the pod for a rare and exclusive interview. Don doesn'