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. Connec…

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! Connect with Breaking Atoms Instagram Faceboo…

In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss: Ka's passing and remembering his greatness DJ Clark Kent rumours Hip-Hop journalism Big Meech's release from prison Connect with Breaking Atoms Instagram Facebook Twitter Follow Sumit Instagram Twitter Follow Chris Instagram Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss: Piers Morgan's apology to The Carters following Jaguar Wright's accusations J. Cole's new song 'Port Antonio' and his feature run Scarface's health, given his recent social media posts Method Man and Fat Joe on depression and mental health Connect with Breaking Atoms Instagram Facebook Twitter Follow …

In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss: The Company Man (Justin Hunte) and What's The Dirt engage in a heated debate Young Dolph's killer found guilty and sentenced to life in prison Unreleased Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar album in the vaults, according to Consequence Connect with Breaking Atoms Instagram Facebook Twitter Follow Sumit Inst…

In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss: Puffy's arrested and bail denial 50 Cent teasing a new show with Idris Elba Dame Dash claims that Drake has made an offer to buy Roc-A-Fella shares Connect with Breaking Atoms Instagram Facebook Twitter Follow Sumit Instagram Twitter Follow Chris Instagram Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…

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 Mase Kendrick Lamar's new song News on D'Angelo getting ready to drop new music A short reflection on the recent deaths including Fatman Scoop, Frankie Beverly and Rich Homie Quan The hosts also provide a quic…

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 expe…

In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss: New Clipse album Irv Gotti having a stroke and diabetes complications The everlasting saga of Dame Dash Vs Jay-Z and the Reasonable Doubt masters Cardi 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…

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 a…

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 …

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

In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss: Eminem Vs Slim Shady New single from DJ Premier featuring Rick Ross, Big Sean and Lil' Wayne Elliott Wilson claps back at Charlemagne over the Complex 'Hip Hop Media' list Diddy being named as a suspect in 2Pac's murder Lil' Wayne allegedly dissing Drake The hosts also provide a quick rundown of new m…

In this week's rap up, Sumit and Chris discuss: Big Sean's album leak allegedly by Kanye West Two new judges in one week for the Young Thug trial Schoolboy Q not being able to perform in Toronto and Drake's suspected involvement The hosts also provide a quick rundown of new music, including drops from Freeway & Jake One, Ransom, BLK ODYSSY, Little …

In this week's rap up, Sumit and Chris discuss: B.G. having his lyrics reviewed by the U.S. government XXL Freshman, Rich Amiri, not wanting to rap Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' video Rick Ross and his team having a scuffle with Drake fans in Canada Young Thug trial update The hosts also provide a quick rundown on new music before calling it quits…

In this week's rap up, Sumit and Chris get into: Rumoured Drake and Dave collaboration Keefe D being denied bail Big L trying to get Mase set up and robbed The hosts also reviewed the week's new releases, including albums from Boldy James and Conductor Williams, Lupe Fiasco, Locksmith, Kofi Stone, and Marsha Ambrosius. Oh yeah, Shaquille O'Neal rel…

You are listening to the 200th episode of Breaking Atoms. First, the team couldn't have done it without you - the listeners. But there are no balloons or fanfare. Not a single badge or paper crown in sight. Sumit and Chris stay working, and they are joined by none other than Slum Village for their milestone episode. T3 and Young RJ are currently on…

In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris get into: Thoughts about Kendrick Lamar's Pop Out show in LA The new Clipse album Birdman not viewing reading as fundamental for New Orleans inmates Verzuz returning to X There was no time to review new music because it was Chris' birthday, and he had a spa date. But check out the new album, 'Movie', by Your O…

Rappers love a nickname or alias—some more than others. A good alias can become just as renowned as the name on the album cover. Sumit and Chris talk about their favourite Rap aliases - from the appropriate to the silly - and they have some fun with it. By the way, that's Shock G on the cover because his Humpty Hump alias is mad. He rocked a plasti…

For our first weekly rap-up series, we share our views on some of the latest headlines in Hip Hop, Rap and other topical shenanigans. We get into: Young Thug's lawyer held in contempt after claiming the judge was tampering with witnesses Actor Malcolm Jamal Warner on J Cole's use of the 'n' word The 'secret' Wu-Tang Clan album, the lawsuit against …

On Wednesday, June 19th, 2024, Kendrick Lamar will grace the stage for The Pop Out, a one-off concert to be held at Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. Considered a Juneteenth celebration, it will be K. Dot's first major performance after his highly publicised surgical execution of Canadian rapper Drake. Sumit and Chris have a bit of fun and imagin…

We caught up with poet laureate and epithet master Essa to discuss his new album with Pitch 92, working in the legal field and his ever-evolving creative process. We also revisit his classic debut, The Essance, which is 20 years old, highlighting the importance of Harry Love to the UK scene and much more. Connect with Breaking Atoms Instagram Faceb…

A few weeks ago, we linked up to talk about the burgeoning Hip Hop triple-threat match that we all thought was about to go down with Drake, Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole. Well, a lot has happened since then. J. Cole said "Sorry, nah" and left Drake and Kendrick to it. Bwoy... it's been a mad couple of weeks. Diss records have been made, shows have bee…

A few years ago, we discovered the music of Oklahoma emcee, Jabee. We've been locked in ever since, and it's only right we invite him to the show fresh off signing a deal with Mello Music Group. Jabee shares exclusive details about his upcoming MMG debut and gets deep into his passion for social activism, the case of Julius Jones, the harsh realiti…

The list of legends who have passed through on the show gets even longer. This week, we're joined by the legendary A & R, Dante Ross! If you don't know who he is, check the credits. De La Soul, Queen Latifah, Brand Nubian, Leaders Of The New School, Busta Rhymes, KMD, MF DOOM, Everlast, Carlos Santana and many more. During his quick trip to London,…