Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast
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Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast

Breaking Atoms

260 episodes

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 (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

What this show covers

Rap IndustryLewis ParkerKendrick LamarIrv GottiHip-Hop Newsunderground rapindie hip-hopmusic booksrecord labels1995-2005music tributeMF DOOMMM..FOODaudio dramaCryptocurrency

What listeners will find here

A packed hip-hop news roundup, from Irv Gotti to Kendrick’s Grammy sweep
This preview, based only on the published show notes, points to a fast-moving weekly rap roundup covering major headlines and industry chatter. Expect discussion of Irv Gotti’s death, Kendrick’s Grammy wins, label controversy, and a few brewing disputes.
A show-notes preview of a deep dive into indie hip-hop’s 1995–2005 golden era
Based on the episode notes, this installment features author and journalist Ben Pedroche discussing his new book, Independent as Fuck: Underground Hip-Hop from 1995-2005. Expect conversation around how the book came together, key indie labels, and the artists, records, and albums that defined the era.
An audio-drama trip into MF DOOM’s MM..FOOD world
This preview points to a special audio drama where Sumit Sharma and Chris Mitchell head into the fictional world of Latveria to explore the layers of MF DOOM’s MM..FOOD. Based on the show notes, expect a mix of memory, mystery, music, and appearances from friends and fans of DOOM.
A deep-rap rabbit hole with Kane Mayfield, from blockchain to Big Pun
This preview is based only on the episode’s published show notes. It suggests a wide-ranging conversation with DC artist Kane Mayfield that starts around music and crypto, then turns into an intense rap-nerd exchange on lyricism, influences, and underground favorites.
Apollo Brown and Bronze Nazareth reunite to talk friendship, legacy, and a new duo album
This preview is based on the episode’s published show notes, not the full audio. Apollo Brown and Bronze Nazareth join the pod after releasing Funeral For A Dream to discuss working together, their decades-long friendship, memories of Kevlaar 7, and future dream collaborations.

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