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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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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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As expected, we're here to break down everything that's happened in Hip-Hop and Rap this week, including:
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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We're back with some of the latest chat.
We also discuss the latest music and some 'new old music' by The Almighty Arrogant! Shout out to 90s Tapes!
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For this week's rap-up, we discuss:
We also talk about the greatness of Reasonable Doubt by Jay-Z... again.
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For this week's rap-up, we discuss:
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Look out for more music updates next week!
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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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For the first rap-up of the year of our Lord 2025, we chop it up about:
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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Before the festive settings get activated, we discuss...
We'll be back shortly with more news and a special announcement about our next 'Elements' special.
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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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This week, it gets real, and we discuss...
We also touch on this week's new music.
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We're back with a weekly rap-up, so here goes...
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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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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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In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss:
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In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss:
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In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss:
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In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss:
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In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss:
The hosts also provide a quick rundown of new music, including drops from Doechii, LL Cool J, Nines and more.
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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:
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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