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Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast
Breaking Atoms
260 episodes
1 week ago
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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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.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes (20/260)
Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast
Elements: Searching For MF DOOM

In this special audio drama episode, Sumit Sharma and Chris Mitchell set off to the fictional world of Latveria to uncover the layers of MF DOOM’s iconic album “MM..FOOD”. From late-night food spots to record store conversations, their journey blends memory, mystery, and music in true DOOM fashion.


Along the way, they’re joined by… and bump into… an all-star lineup of DOOM’s close friends and fans, including John Robinson, Sean Kantrowitz, MC Paul Barman, Dart Adams, Jason Jagel, Spanish Ran and Stahhr. Together, they break bread over beers, beats and the brilliance of the Supervillain.


Tune in, mask up and hear stories about one of the greatest artists of our time.



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1 week ago
53 minutes 34 seconds

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast
Kane Mayfield

Kane Mayfield is a Hip Hop artist from the DC area who sells his music via Blockchain and has made multiple moves selling and making money in cryptocurrency. Chris had questions for him, and what happened was not planned.


You're about to listen to a music conversation of epic proportions. This exchange is not for casual, surface listener fans. Then again, anyone who listens to this podcast likes music of a particular taste and standard. Kane and Chris geek out about Big Pun, Onyx, rhyme schemes, poetic devices, stealing Canibus bars, Ras Kass' humour, black sponge cake (whatever that is), UK Hip Hop, the greatness of Kyza Smirnoff, liner notes, mix tapes, and so much more.


Rap Nerds... mount up.


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3 months ago
2 hours 9 minutes 22 seconds

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast
Weekly Rap Up: Irv Gotti dies, 50 Cent & Big Meech fall out and Kendrick sweeps the Grammys!

As expected, we're here to break down everything that's happened in Hip-Hop and Rap this week, including:


  • The death of Irv Gotti
  • 50 Cent and Big Meech falling out
  • Kendrick sweeping the Grammys
  • TDE sexual assault lawsuit
  • Potential beef between DJ Khaled and Drake


We also discuss Lewis Parker's latest music and some 'new old music'. The good folks at Boom Bap Relikz have reissued his debut album, Masquerades & Silhouettes, on vinyl, CD, and cassette! Pre-order your copy here.


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3 months ago
28 minutes 28 seconds

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast
Weekly Rap Up: A$AP Rocky assault trial, Akademiks grooming allegations and thought on Central Cee's debut album!

We're back with some of the latest chat.



  • A$AP Rocky's assault trial
  • Akademiks and the grooming allegations
  • Central 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!


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4 months ago
26 minutes 52 seconds

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

For this week's rap-up, we discuss:



  • Jim Jones' thoughts on Drake suing UMG
  • Keefe D’s 2Pac murder charge upheld
  • Madlib teasing new charity project
  • Roc Nation allowing fans to purchase shares of music
  • New music


We also talk about the greatness of Reasonable Doubt by Jay-Z... again.



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4 months ago
46 minutes 41 seconds

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

For this week's rap-up, we discuss:



  • Madlib losing his home, music equipment and unreleased music in LA fires
  • Cam'rom and Jim Jones fall out... again!
  • More news on Drake's lawsuit against UMG



A 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!



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4 months ago
30 minutes 17 seconds

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast
DJ Clark Kent

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 Hip-Hop's most significant contributors and creatives. We sounded like amateurs because we were a little giddy when speaking to one of our Hip-Hop heroes. Across 90 minutes, God's Favourite DJ shares stories about Jay-Z, Jaz-O, Sauce Money, details of unreleased tracks from the 'Reasonable Doubt' sessions, classic albums, and more. To close, he shares why Hip-Hop culture needs to cultivate itself from within.


Whatever you do, make sure you call him DJ CLARK KENT.


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4 months ago
1 hour 41 minutes 57 seconds

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

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. Smith
  • Apollo Brown leaving Mello Music Group after 15 years
  • Joey Bada$$' new single and subliminal shots at the West Coast



We also share our thoughts on Redman's new album, 'Muddy Waters Too,' and Reuben Vincent's new EP, which dropped on New Year's Eve 2024.


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5 months ago
41 minutes 18 seconds

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

Before the festive settings get activated, we discuss...



  • The latest updates around the sexual assault allegations against Jay-Z
  • Fat Joe's comments about Foundational Black Americans (FBA)
  • Early thoughts on the new 'Missionary' album by Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre



We'll be back shortly with more news and a special announcement about our next 'Elements' special.



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5 months ago
47 minutes 1 second

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast
Philmore Greene

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 convo gets really real when Chris and Philmore talk about generational trauma and why all Black men should consider accessing therapy. It's deeper than rap, as usual.


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5 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes 36 seconds

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast
Weekly Rap Up: The sexual assault allegations against Jay-Z

This week, it gets real, and we discuss...



  • The sexual assault allegations against Jay-Z
  • Accusations against lawyer Tony Buzbee of running an extortion plot
  • Links to Diddy and what could happen next



We also touch on this week's new music.



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5 months ago
49 minutes 48 seconds

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast
Weekly Rap Up: GNX review, Drake lawsuit against Universal Music and J. Cole releasing old music to DSPs

We're back with a weekly rap-up, so here goes...



  • Quick review of 'GNX' by Kendrick Lamar
  • Drake's new petition/lawsuit against Universal Music
  • J. Cole releasing blog-era mixtapes to DSPs



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6 months ago
43 minutes 13 seconds

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast
Alex Fruchter (Closed Sessions)

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.


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6 months ago
47 minutes 51 seconds

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast
7xvethegenius

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!


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7 months ago
25 minutes 15 seconds

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

In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss:



  • Ka's passing and remembering his greatness
  • DJ Clark Kent rumours
  • Hip-Hop journalism
  • Big Meech's release from prison



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7 months ago
30 minutes 47 seconds

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast
Weekly Rap Up: Piers Morgan Apologises, J. Cole Raps Again and Rappers Talk Mental Health

In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss:



  • Piers Morgan's apology to The Carters following Jaguar Wright's accusations
  • J. Cole's new song 'Port Antonio' and his feature run
  • Scarface's health, given his recent social media posts
  • Method Man and Fat Joe on depression and mental health



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8 months ago
22 minutes 25 seconds

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

In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss:


  • The Company Man (Justin Hunte) and What's The Dirt engage in a heated debate
  • Young Dolph's killer found guilty and sentenced to life in prison
  • Unreleased Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar album in the vaults, according to Consequence



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8 months ago
27 minutes 53 seconds

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast
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!

In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss:


  1. Puffy's arrested and bail denial
  2. 50 Cent teasing a new show with Idris Elba
  3. Dame Dash claims that Drake has made an offer to buy Roc-A-Fella shares


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8 months ago
23 minutes 7 seconds

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast
Weekly Rap Up: Superbowl fall out, new Kendrick Lamar song, D'Angelo update and new music!

In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss:


  1. Superbowl advert and fallout with responses from Nicki Minaj, Birdman, Master P, Cam'ron and Mase
  2. Kendrick Lamar's new song
  3. News on D'Angelo getting ready to drop new music
  4. A short reflection on the recent deaths including Fatman Scoop, Frankie Beverly and Rich Homie Quan


The hosts also provide a quick rundown of new music, including drops from Doechii, LL Cool J, Nines and more.


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8 months ago
25 minutes 16 seconds

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast
Elements: Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.

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, offering a firsthand view into the world he depicted. And we'll hear from scholars who will deconstruct the social, political, intellectual, philosophical and psychological depths of Ready to Die.


Special guests include:


  • Prince Charles Alexander (Recording Engineer and lecturer who recorded several songs on the album)
  • Donald Harrison (Legendary Jazz Saxophonist who taught Biggie about musical performance and poetic devices)
  • Justin Tinsley (Journalist and Author of 'It Was All A Dream: Biggie & The World That Made Him)
  • Skyzoo (Rapper, Writer and Artist from Brooklyn who was one of Biggie's neighbours)



Join us as we unpack the human experience through the lens of one of hip-hop's greatest storytellers.


Special thanks to Dart Adams for linking us up with Prince Charles Alexander. Respect every time.


Produced by Sumit Sharma and Chris Mitchell for Breaking Atoms.


The series and episode artwork is by Pecue for Sole Imperial.


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8 months ago
54 minutes 33 seconds

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast
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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