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.
Episodes
Note: this episode was recorded in May 2025.
We're back like we left something ©️ Freeway!
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, celebr...
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.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
As expected, we're here to break down everything that's happened in Hip-Hop and Rap this week, including:
- The death of Irv Gotti
- 50 Cent and Big Meech falling out
- Kendrick sweeping the Grammys
- TDE sexual assault lawsuit
- Potential beef between DJ Khaled and Drake
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 & Silhouet...
We're back with some of the latest chat.
- A$AP Rocky's assault trial
- Akademiks and the grooming allegations
- Central Cee and the early response to his 'Can't Rush Greatness' album.
We also discuss the latest music and some 'new old music' by The Almighty Arrogant! Shout out to 90s Tapes!
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For this week's rap-up, we discuss:
- Jim Jones' thoughts on Drake suing UMG
- Keefe D’s 2Pac murder charge upheld
- Madlib teasing new charity project
- Roc Nation allowing fans to purchase shares of music
- New music
We also talk about the greatness of Reasonable Doubt by Jay-Z... again.
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Weekly Rap Up: Madlib loses home in LA fires, Cam'ron and Jim Jones fall out again and Drake Vs UMG!
For this week's rap-up, we discuss:
- Madlib losing his home, music equipment and unreleased music in LA fires
- Cam'rom and Jim Jones fall out... again!
- More news on Drake's lawsuit against UMG
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Look out for more music updates next week!
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...For our first full episode of 2025, we're taking a detour. In June 2021, we released our first narrative series detailing Jay-Z's creation of 'Reasonable Doubt'. We did over 50+ interviews, and the last one we did for the series was with DJ Clark Kent.
After his tragic passing in 2024, we've decided to share the FULL UNEDITED interview with you, which was a candid chat with one of Hip-Hop's most significant contributors and crea...
For the first rap-up of the year of our Lord 2025, we chop it up about:
- Elliott Wilson's thoughts on 'new media journalism' and Cam'ron trying to be Stephen A. Smith
- Apollo Brown leaving Mello Music Group after 15 years
- Joey Bada$$' new single and subliminal shots at the West Coast
We also share our thoughts on Redman's new album, 'Muddy Waters Too,' and Reuben Vincent's new EP, which dropped on New Year's Eve ...
Before the festive settings get activated, we discuss...
- The latest updates around the sexual assault allegations against Jay-Z
- Fat Joe's comments about Foundational Black Americans (FBA)
- Early thoughts on the new 'Missionary' album by Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre
We'll be back shortly with more news and a special announcement about our next 'Elements' special.
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Chris is on a solo mission this week and links up with Chicago's own Philmore Greene! The conversation is rich, and you'd think Chris and Philmore have known each other for years. Philmore deep dives into the making of his new album, The Grand Design, working with Bruiser Wolf, his bond with Rashid Hadee and working with Apollo Brown and why King Von is a great storyteller. The convo gets really real when Chris and Philmore talk ab...
This week, it gets real, and we discuss...
- The sexual assault allegations against Jay-Z
- Accusations against lawyer Tony Buzbee of running an extortion plot
- Links to Diddy and what could happen next
We also touch on this week's new music.
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We're back with a weekly rap-up, so here goes...
- Quick review of 'GNX' by Kendrick Lamar
- Drake's new petition/lawsuit against Universal Music
- J. Cole releasing blog-era mixtapes to DSPs
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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.
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 quick rundown of new music, including drops from Doechii, LL Cool J, Nines an...
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