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

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34:44

Episode 2: Politics As Usual | Brooklyn's Finest: The...

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast ·

2021/06/14

In our second episode, we look at the process of making the Reasonable Doubt album, the internal struggles, signing to Payday Records, Roc-A-Fella Records renting their first office space, and finding a recording home at D & D Studios. Featuring in order of appearance: Dart Adams, Ski, Rob Markman, Abdul Malik Abbott, David Lotwin, Joe Quinde, Jaz-O, SK Vibemaker, Pain In Da Ass, DJ Clark Kent, DJ Shortee Blitz and Sean Kantrowitz. Chris on Roc-A-Fella signing with Payday Records (0:56) Sumit on

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32:22

Episode 1: Coming of Age | Brooklyn's Finest: The...

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast ·

2021/06/10

From Breaking Atoms comes a new original podcast series celebrating the 25th anniversary of Jay-Z’s debut album, Reasonable Doubt. In this first episode, we travel back in time to a pre-gentrified Brooklyn, New York and explore Jay-Z’s early musical roots. We’ll also learn about how he came to a fork in the road and had to choose between the rap game and the crack game - even with all their similarities and pitfalls. We’ll also find out when and how Jay-Z met his future business partners, Damon

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1:21:43

Nicolay (The Foreign Exchange)

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast ·

2021/06/08

This week's guest is a true musician and we don't use that term lightly. Nicolay stops by to talk about leveraging the internet to create music, evolving the +FE sound, some of his lesser-known underground collaborations and working with Phonte. You're about to witness the strength of music knowledge. Our very first original podcast series, "Brooklyn's Finest: The Making of Reasonable Doubt by Jay-Z" drops on Thursday 10th June 2021! We'll be celebrating the 25th anniversary of Jay-Z's debut

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3:50

Brooklyn's Finest: The Making of Reasonable Doubt by...

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast ·

2021/06/03

Breaking Atoms are excited to announce our brand new original podcast series celebrating the 25th anniversary of one of the most seminal debut Hip Hop albums of all time; Reasonable Doubt by Jay-Z. Across five episodes, you’ll hear from the people directly involved in the conception of this five mic masterpiece. Jaz-O, Ski Beatz, Maria Davis, Pain In Da Ass, Abdul Malik Abbott, Nick Raphael, Christian Tattersfield and more talk about the blood, sweat, tears and years it took to bring this body of

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1:16:34

Rapper Big Pooh

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast ·

2021/06/01

We often mention the term "hip hop journey" on the podcast and this week's guest is fundamental to our individual and collective Rap adventures. Big Pooh pulls up the pod to talk about his career including unreleased LB songs from "The Listening" sessions, working on "Dirty Pretty Things", providing fan service while evolving and artist management. We even take it back to the days of The Lawn. If you don't know what this is, you weren't inside and that's okay. Follow Sumit 💥 Instagram:

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3:50

Brooklyn's Finest: The Making of Reasonable Doubt by...

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast ·

2021/05/27

Breaking Atoms are excited to announce our brand new original podcast series celebrating the 25th anniversary of one of the most seminal debut Hip Hop albums of all time; Reasonable Doubt by Jay-Z. Across five episodes, you’ll hear from the people directly involved in the conception of this five mic masterpiece. Jaz-O, Ski Beatz, Maria Davis, Pain In Da Ass, Abdul Malik Abbott, Nick Raphael, Christian Tattersfield and more talk about the blood, sweat, tears and years it took to bring this body of

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51:49

Tracey Lee

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast ·

2021/05/25

Coming in and going out in a blaze of glory is Tracey Lee - who also happens to be our first two-time guest on the pod. We had a real timely and important conversation about life and love. Bullshit with Rap if you want. Click here to purchase "Glory: The Manuscript" by Tracey Lee here. Click here to learn more about the benefits of life insurance. Follow Sumit 💥 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopchronicle 💥 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/hiphopchronicle Follow Chris 💥

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27:49

Nyce & Havoc (Mobb Deep)

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast ·

2021/05/18

It's the infamous back in the house once again! We're honoured to welcome Nyce Da Future and the legendary Havoc of Mobb Deep on this week's pod. Fresh off the release of their collaborative 'Future Of The Streets' EP, Nyce talks about his chemistry with Havoc, how the Mobb Deep OG helped him to hone his skills and the importance of Prodigy in the whole story. We made the minutes count and we had to ask Havoc about some infamous history. Stan moment incoming! Follow Sumit 💥 Instagram:

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45:04

Cappadonna

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast ·

2021/05/11

Love is love as we collide with a true original! Our guest this week is the legendary, Cappadonna, from the almighty Wu-Tang Clan! The Captain of The Dons came through with the colourful knowledge that he and his clansmen have been known to deliver. We came up under vets and paid debts mad years. Peace God. Follow Sumit 💥 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopchronicle 💥 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/hiphopchronicle Follow Chris 💥 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkinetik

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1:08:10

Maxim Robin

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast ·

2021/05/04

This week's guest was a friend of the show before we even had a show. Max Robin takes us on a tour of duty and shares stories about being on the road with Freddie Gibbs and Madlib and what he's learned from his journeys across the globe. He also touches on how he met Lord Apex and how they sparked their business and personal relationship. Follow Sumit 💥 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopchronicle 💥 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/hiphopchronicle Follow Chris 💥 Instagram:

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45:32

Reks

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast ·

2021/04/27

We're heading back to the East Coast this week to link up with the Rhyhtmatic Eternal King Supreme, otherwise known as Reks, to chop it up with precision about music, family, and his amazing new album. This conversation is food for the soul. Press play and find out why the hunger inside (of him) never gets satisfied. Follow Sumit 💥 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopchronicle 💥 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/hiphopchronicle Follow Chris 💥 Instagram:

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1:04:35

Micall Parknsun

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast ·

2021/04/20

Legend alert! Once again, we're honoured to have a real-life friend and friend of the show on the pod. Micall Parknsun doesn't really do interviews, but we're his people, so he made the time. From the gate, he came with the scotch bonnet peppering and talks about how his family drives him, putting out as much quality music as possible and making his name as a producer. When OGs talk, we listen. So should you. Follow Sumit 💥 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopchronicle 💥 Twitter:

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1:05:42

Kyza

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast ·

2021/04/13

Our special guest this week is a friend of the show and a friend in real life. We're letting off some shots of Smirnoff with none other than Kyza! The King comes through to talk about his history in life and music. From becoming one of the most feared and respected syllable senseis to ever touch the mic and now plying his craft as a multi-genre Producer, the man born Adam Henry is an experience in himself. Follow Sumit 💥 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopchronicle 💥 Twitter:

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1:12:20

Gary Suarez

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast ·

2021/04/06

We continue to link up with the people who have a way with words and we're joined by Diction Don, Gary Suarez, to talk about music, popular culture and allyship - all within a Hip Hop context. Gary is a passionate and insightful advocate for cultural equity, social justice and for having a nice pen game. He wanted all the smoke and he definitely set off some fire alarms in this episode. Call it a 4 alarm blaze. Follow Sumit 💥 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopchronicle 💥 Twitter:

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49:30

Donna-Claire Chesman

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast ·

2021/03/30

Whether a Rapper or Journalist, we respect a nice pen game over here at Breaking Atoms. This week's guest is skilled with the wordage and loves good music. Donna-Claire Chesman joins us to talk about music, writing, her love of Mac Miller, working with Z at DJ Booth and much more. The self-proclaimed First Lady of Editorial is in the building. Howdy, Z. Follow Sumit 💥 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopchronicle 💥 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/hiphopchronicle Follow Chris 💥

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41:02

Big Hass

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast ·

2021/03/23

Hip Hop is a global culture, so this week we're taking the pod to Saudi Arabia to link up with Radio Host and Rap Ambassador, Big Hass! Hass shares his story about how he discovered Hip Hop, starting his blog and radio show and some of the challenges e's faced along the way. Listen to Big Hass' Pulse Of The Streets playlist here. Follow Sumit 💥 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopchronicle 💥 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/hiphopchronicle Follow Chris 💥 Instagram:

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1:00:52

J. Alexander Martin (FUBU)

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast ·

2021/03/16

We're unlocking the fashion chamber of Hip Hop this week with J. Alexander Martin! The Co-Founder of FUBU talks about the start of the company, partnering with LL Cool J, why knowing the culture is more important than having data and valuing longevity. Purchase J. Alexander Martin's book, "Building An Empire", at Amazon here. Follow Sumit 💥 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopchronicle 💥 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/hiphopchronicle Follow Chris 💥 Instagram:

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1:06:31

Juga-Naut

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast ·

2021/03/12

We're internationally known and we're still loyal to the soil. This week, we link up with a friend of the show, Juga-Naut, to cook up some marvellous shit to get your mouth waterin'. We had a chat about any and everything that came to mind. Yeah, we talked about music, food, society's fascination with martyrs (for real) and a bunch of other things, but expect no parliamentary procedure. Just real talk from angles. Follow Sumit 💥 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopchronicle 💥 Twitter:

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44:08

DJ EFN (Drink Champs)

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast ·

2021/03/09

Make some noise! This week, we're pouring up with DJ EFN from Drink Champs! The conversation covers Miami culture, street promotion, working with DJ Premier, the impact of Hip Hop in Cuba and the real ingredients in Tiger Bone. Salud. Follow Sumit 💥 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopchronicle 💥 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/hiphopchronicle Follow Chris 💥 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkinetik 💥 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/iamkinetik Connect with Breaking Atoms

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1:14:16

Sean Kantrowitz

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast ·

2021/03/04

This week, we're dropping science with Sean Kantrowitz, who is the host of one of our favourite podcasts - "Can't Knock The Shuffle". We talked to Sean about his entry point into Hip Hop, starting "The Questions" series on IG, doing the knowledge and knowing your Hip Hop history and more. After the interview, we also had a quick chat between us about the whole "ageing well" angle that seems to dominate music critique these days. Follow Sumit 💥 Instagram:

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