Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast

In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss:Superbowl advert and fallout with responses from Nicki Minaj, Birdman, Master P, Cam'ron and MaseKendrick Lamar's new songNews on D'Angelo getting ready to drop new musicA short reflection on the recent deaths including Fatman Scoop, Frankie Beverly and Rich Homie QuanThe hosts also provide a quick rundown of new music, including drops from Doechii, LL Cool J, Nines and more. Connect with Breaking AtomsInstagramFacebookTwitterFollow SumitInstagramTwitterFollow ChrisInstagramTwitter

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.Connect with Breaking AtomsInstagramFacebookTwitterFollow SumitInstagramTwitterFollow ChrisInstagramTwitter

In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss:New Clipse albumIrv Gotti having a stroke and diabetes complicationsThe everlasting saga of Dame Dash Vs Jay-Z and the Reasonable Doubt mastersCardi B calling Atlantic Records a "correctional facility"The hosts also provide a quick rundown of new music, including drops from Curren$y, DJ Fresh, Big Sean, Robert Glasper, Juicy J and more.Connect with Breaking AtomsInstagramFacebookTwitterFollow SumitInstagramTwitterFollow ChrisInstagramTwitter

You know the name, or at least you should. Check the credits. Godfather Don has worked with most of your favourites, including Kool Keith, Cormega and Screwball. His solo catalogue is exemplary, and his work on Hydra Entertainment is damn near mythical at this point. Veteran New York Emcee and Producer Godfather Don pulls up to the pod for a rare and exclusive interview. Don doesn't talk much, so we listened for the most part because nerdy details and unearthed gems were released at will. Before heading out with his saxophone to meet his jazz band for a session, Don opens up about Flatbush Hip-Hop history, how his writing style has evolved, and why he describes his creative process as "meat and potatoes". We also deep dive into the making of his brand new album Thesis (dropping on 30 August 2024!) and share some exclusive snippets from some of the album cuts - because we're connected like that.Respect to the HHV team for connecting the dots and creating an intricate plot.Pre-order the new Thesis album by Godfather Don at www.hhv.de: godfather-don.lnk.to/thesisAvailable in limited quantities on 4LP (incl. all instrumentals), 2LP (vocal tracks only), double cassette (incl. all instrumentals), 2CD (incl. all instrumentals) and digitally on all major platforms.Connect with Breaking AtomsInstagramFacebookTwitterFollow SumitInstagramTwitterFollow ChrisInstagramTwitter

We're back with another exclusive interview, and this week's guest is a story of perseverance in Hip Hop culture. Spanish Ran is a producer from New York who came into the game on the humble, studied the greats and now calls those same greats, 'peers' and, in some cases, 'friends'. Ran shares his Hip Hop origin story, details his relationship with Lenny S, working as an A & R and bringing Rapsody and Westside Gunn to Roc Nation, working with Bloo Azul, Al-Doe and Tree Mason and the inspiration of the late, great MF DOOM. P.S. Ran's timekeeping is impeccable. He was early for his interview. We respect it. Connect with Breaking AtomsInstagramFacebookTwitterFollow SumitInstagramTwitterFollow ChrisInstagramTwitter

In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss:The Lox on Tiny DeskSnoop Dogg's friendship with Queen Elizabeth II (RIP)50 Cent launching TV network with LionsgateDame Dash's shares of 'Reasonable Doubt' by Jay-Z being auctionedThe hosts also provide a quick rundown of new music, including drops from Killer Mike, Wiz Khalifa and more.Connect with Breaking AtomsInstagramFacebookTwitterFollow SumitInstagramTwitterFollow ChrisInstagramTwitter

In this week's rap up, Sumit and Chris discuss:Big Sean's album leak allegedly by Kanye WestTwo new judges in one week for the Young Thug trialSchoolboy Q not being able to perform in Toronto and Drake's suspected involvementThe hosts also provide a quick rundown of new music, including drops from Freeway & Jake One, Ransom, BLK ODYSSY, Little Simz and more.Connect with Breaking AtomsInstagramFacebookTwitterFollow SumitInstagramTwitterFollow ChrisInstagramTwitter

In this week's rap up, Sumit and Chris discuss:B.G. having his lyrics reviewed by the U.S. governmentXXL Freshman, Rich Amiri, not wanting to rapKendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' videoRick Ross and his team having a scuffle with Drake fans in CanadaYoung Thug trial updateThe hosts also provide a quick rundown on new music before calling it quits for the week.Connect with Breaking AtomsInstagramFacebookTwitterFollow SumitInstagramTwitterFollow ChrisInstagramTwitter