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.

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast is a music podcast hosted by Breaking Atoms, with 260 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Breaking Atoms hosts Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast, a music show with 260 episodes published.

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  Episode #229

  Apollo Brown & Bronze Nazareth

  Aug 13, 202540 minS0

  <p>Back for the first time... together are two friends of the pod... Apollo Brown and Bronze Nazareth!</p><br><p>Fresh off the release of their amazing Funeral For A Dream album, the two producers pull up to discuss making music as a duo, their 40-year friendship, memories of Kevlaar 7 (RIP), and who they would like to produce albums for in the future.</p><br><p>Respect to Andy Kettle from Steaming Kettle PR for patterning up the interview schedule.</p><br><p>Purchase your copy of 'Funeral For A Dream' (Vinyl and CD) directly from the artists: https...

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  Episode #228

  Ben Pedroche (Grown Up Rap)

  Jul 28, 202529 minS0

  <p>Note: this episode was recorded in May 2025. </p><br><p>We're back like we left something ©️ Freeway!</p><br><p>It's not that serious, but still. For our semi-grand return, we link up with Author and Journalist, Ben Pedroche, to talk about one of our favourite subjects: Indie Hip Hop. Ben's new book, Independent as Fuck: Underground Hip-Hop from 1995-2005, was released by Velocity Press in May 2025. The book looks back at this golden era, celebrating the most important artists, record labels, 12” records, and albums, along with the stories behind them, while also shining a light on those who have...

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  Episode #227

  Elements: Searching For MF DOOM

  May 28, 202554 minS0

  <p>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.</p><br><p>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 Supervi...

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  Episode #226

  Kane Mayfield

  Feb 20, 20252h 8mS0

  <p>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. </p><br><p>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...

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  Episode #225

  Weekly Rap Up: Irv Gotti dies, 50 Cent & Big Meech fall out and Kendrick sweeps the Grammys!

  Feb 8, 202528 minS0

  <p>As expected, we're here to break down everything that's happened in Hip-Hop and Rap this week, including:</p><p><br></p>The death of Irv Gotti50 Cent and Big Meech falling outKendrick sweeping the GrammysTDE sexual assault lawsuitPotential beef between DJ Khaled and Drake<p><br></p><p>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.</p><br><p>Connect with Breaking Atoms</p><p>Instagram</p><p>Facebook</p><p>Twitter<...

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