Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast

Author: Breaking Atoms Language: English Episodes: 100
There's a particular kind of conversation that happens when two people who truly know a subject start talking, not for an audience, but for each other. That's the feeling you get with Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast. Hosts Sumit and Chris, self-described Rap Scientists, approach the culture with a rare blend of deep reverence and analytical curiosity. Their discussions aren't just reviews or news recaps; they're full-spectrum examinations of the music, the history, and the politics that shape hip-hop's endless evolution. One episode might involve a high-brow deep dive into a classic album's production techniques, while the next unpacks the low-end theory of a current cultural moment with equal parts clinical analysis and passionate, subjective perspective. This podcast lives in the rich space between academic commentary and a lively back-and-forth between two experts who aren't afraid to disagree. You'll hear them break down important issues, from the granular details of a sample clearance to the broader societal impacts of the art form. It's that specific mix-the informed debate, the historical context, and the sheer joy of dissection-that makes Breaking Atoms a consistent destination for listeners who want to move beyond the surface. Tune in for conversations that treat hip-hop with the complexity and seriousness it deserves, all while never losing the raw, authentic energy that made you love it in the first place.
Episodes
The 'P' Word Is Not The Word To Play [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:48
On Sunday 2nd April 2023, YouTube star, KSI, was featured in a video with the Sidemen where he was heard using the word, 'p***', which is a racial slur aimed at people of South Asian descent and Brown skinned people in g…
The MOWO (Music of White Origin) Awards [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:35
People love to say “I don’t see colour”. Yeah, right. But when it comes to music, it’s true for us. When the music bangs, it bangs. Don’t fight the feeling. We're Hip Hop heads, but we're music lovers first. This week’s…
Reuben Vincent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:49
In his first ever UK interview, we linked up with the future legend, Reuben Vincent, to talk about the making of his new album, 'Love Is War', advice he received from Terrace Martin (a reeeaaaallll music man), rolling de…
House Shoes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:29
We stay in touch with the streets, and the streets said, "we want House Shoes on the podcast". So we made it happen. We linked up with the man to talk about his life, career, and everything in between. We go back to the…
Justin Tinsley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:25
Before we took our hiatus, we spoke to Writer Justin Tinsley, who had just released his book, It Was All A Dream. The book about the life of the late great Notorious B.I.G. was published in time for his 50th birthday. Br…
Sean Kantrowitz (The Questions Hip Hop) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:24
We caught up with our guy Sean Kantrowitz to celebrate the release of his brand new board game, The Questions Hip Hop. Sean breaks down how he's expanded his brand, the level of planning that goes into putting a project…
Matthew "M-Eighty" Markoff [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:44:46
We told you we were back, and we meant it. So let's continue... this week's guest is A & R extraordinaire, M-Eighty. If you don't know who he is, then you were never inside the house reading those liner notes, and you sh…
We Like You, But We Don't Like You [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:25
We're back! The kings have returned with the newest edition of what you've been missing! Shout out to Low Budget Crew. We originally wanted to take six weeks off but ended up taking six months off. No beef. No tension. J…
Breaking Atoms Classic: Mic Geronimo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35:15
In the first of our 'Classic' series, we revisit our September 2020 interview with Mic Geronimo. The Masta I.C. revisits the making of his first album, 'The Natural', nearly signing to Loud Records, working with Jay-Z an…
Dylan Green [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:53
We're back with a familiar face and voice. Dylan Green is a serious writer and friend of the show. He featured heavily in our series on The Blueprint, and we really wanted to learn more about him, his passions and what m…