Breaking Atoms

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Chaîne • 3 émissions

Histoire de la musique

Histoire de la musique

13/08/2025
Musique : analyses

Musique : analyses

30/05/2025
Histoire de la musique

Histoire de la musique

Série hebdomadaire

07/11/2020 · BONUS

The Lost Tapes: Elzhi

Originally recorded for The Hip Hop Chronicle in 2011. This week's Lost Tapes is a classic interview with Detroit's very own, Elzhi. Sumit and The Syllable Sensei talk about the "Elmatic" project, battling at The Hip Hop Shop, unreleased Pete Rock tracks and much more. Follow Sumit 💥 Instagram: https://instagram.com/hiphopchronicle 💥 Twitter: https://twitter.com/hiphopchronicle Follow Chris 💥 Instagram: https://instagram.com/iamkinetik 💥 Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamkinetik Connect with Breaking Atoms 💥 Instagram: https://instagram.com/breaktheatoms 💥 Facebook: https://facebook.com/breaktheatoms 💥 Twitter: https://twitter.com/breaktheatoms 💥 Website: https://breakingatoms.co.uk/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07/11/2020 · Bonus

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10 min
13/08/2025

Apollo Brown & Bronze Nazareth

Back for the first time... together are two friends of the pod... Apollo Brown and Bronze Nazareth! Fresh off the release of their amazing Funeral For A Dream album, the two producers pull up to discuss making music as a duo, their 40-year friendship, memories of Kevlaar 7 (RIP), and who they would like to produce albums for in the future. Respect to Andy Kettle from Steaming Kettle PR for patterning up the interview schedule. Purchase your copy of 'Funeral For A Dream' (Vinyl and CD) directly from the artists: https://escapismrecordings.com/ 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.

13/08/2025

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40 min
29/07/2025

Ben Pedroche (Grown Up Rap)

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 F**k: Underground Hip-Hop from 1995-2005, was released by Velocity Press in May 2025. The book looks back at this golden era, celebrating the most important artists, record labels, 12” records, and albums, along with the stories behind them, while also shining a light on those who have since been forgotten. We caught up with Ben to discuss how the book came together, his favourite indie labels and much more. Buy your copy of Independent As F**k here. 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.

29/07/2025

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29 min
16/01/2025

DJ Clark Kent

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 creatives. We sounded like amateurs because we were a little giddy when speaking to one of our Hip-Hop heroes. Across 90 minutes, God's Favourite DJ shares stories about Jay-Z, Jaz-O, Sauce Money, details of unreleased tracks from the 'Reasonable Doubt' sessions, classic albums, and more. To close, he shares why Hip-Hop culture needs to cultivate itself from within. Whatever you do, make sure you call him DJ CLARK KENT. 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.

16/01/2025

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1 h 42 min
29/05/2025

Elements: Searching For MF DOOM

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 Kantrowitz, MC Paul Barman, Dart Adams, Jason Jagel, Spanish Ran and Stahhr. Together, they break bread over beers, beats and the brilliance of the Supervillain. Tune in, mask up and hear stories about one of the greatest artists of our time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29/05/2025

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54 min
10/06/2021

Episode 1: Coming of Age | Brooklyn's Finest: The Making of Reasonable Doubt by Jay-Z

From Breaking Atoms comes a new original podcast series celebrating the 25th anniversary of Jay-Z’s debut album, Reasonable Doubt. In this first episode, we travel back in time to a pre-gentrified Brooklyn, New York and explore Jay-Z’s early musical roots. We’ll also learn about how he came to a fork in the road and had to choose between the rap game and the crack game - even with all their similarities and pitfalls. We’ll also find out when and how Jay-Z met his future business partners, Damon “Dame” Dash and Kareem “Biggs” Burke and eventually starting Roc-A-Fella Records. Featuring in order of appearance: Jaz-O, DJ Clark Kent, Ski Beatz, Abdul Malik Abbott and Dart Adams. Sumit and Chris on the exceptional quality of Hip Hop music in 1996 (1:23) Jaz-O on his first group, High Potent, along with Jay-Z (2:06) Jaz-O on first hearing about Jay-Z and agreeing to a battle (3:35) Jaz-O on his friendship with Jay-Z and building a fan base (5:45) Jaz-O on travelling to London and bringing Jay-Z with him (7:05) Jaz-O on recording Hawaiian Sophie featuring Jay-Z (8:08) Jaz-O on Jost Productions and his early management deal (8:28) DJ Clark Kent on meeting Jay-Z for the first time and trying to sign him to Atlantic Records along with Jaz-O and Sauce Money (9:20) DJ Clark Kent on introducing Jay-Z to Dame Dash (11:36) Ski Beatz on getting his demo to DJ Clark Kent and meeting Dame and Darien Dash (12:19) Ski Beatz on meeting Jay-Z for the first time (13:27) Abdul Malik Abbott on working with Original Flavor and meeting Jay-Z (14:30) Abdul Malik Abbott on reconnecting with Dame Dash and directing the video for Jay-Z's I Can't Get With That track (15:49) Dart Adams on how DJ Clark Kent featured Jay-Z on various songs and remixes (17:10) Dart Adams on the fan support Jay-Z had through his early collaborations (17:57) DJ Clark Kent on building his own studio to record Jay-Z (19:42) DJ Clark Kent and Jaz-O on forming a supergroup with Jay-Z and Sauce Money called The Hard Pack (20:36) Jaz-O on the disbandment of The Hard Pack and Dame Dash asking DJ Clark Kent to produce more music for Jay-Z (21:44) DJ Clark Kent on the two versions of Jay-Z's 95 South and the prophetic nature of Got To Reach The Top (22:46) DJ Clark Kent on gifting all the unreleased music from the early days to Jay-Z for Christmas (24:35) Ski Beatz on producing the In My Lifetime single and helping to tailor a certain sound for Jay-Z (25:24) Jaz-O on producing the In My Lifetime Remix (26:06) Abdul Malik Abbott on the storytelling elements in Jay-Z's videos (28:21) Ski Beatz on starting the production process for Reasonable Doubt without knowing at first (30:34) Produced by Sumit Sharma and Chris Mitchell Mixed and mastered by Dave Walker Updated artwork designed by Jason Wheeler Follow Sumit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopchronicle Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/hiphopchronicle Follow Chris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkinetik Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/iamkinetik Connect with Breaking Atoms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breaktheatoms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breaktheatoms Twitter: https://twitter.com/breaktheatoms Website: https://www.breakingatoms.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10/06/2021

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32 min
22/06/2024 · BONUS

Weekly Rap Up: Kendrick Lamar's Pop Out Recap, New Clipse Album, Birdman Vs Books and Verzuz Returns!

In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris get into: Thoughts about Kendrick Lamar's Pop Out show in LAThe new Clipse albumBirdman not viewing reading as fundamental for New Orleans inmatesVerzuz 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 Old Droog, which dropped yesterday. Friend of the show and in real life, K-Nite 13 has produced three songs on the project. 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.

22/06/2024 · Bonus

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30 min
20/07/2024

Weekly Rap Up: Big Sean album leak, new judges for Young Thug trial, Schoolboy Q's Toronto show cancellation and more!

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 involvement The 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 Atoms Instagram Facebook Twitter Follow Sumit Instagram Twitter Follow Chris Instagram Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20/07/2024

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18 min
30/04/2024

Jabee

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 realities of being a Black man in America, and more! 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.

30/04/2024

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27 min
02/01/2024

Da Beatminerz (Mr. Walt & Evil Dee)

Everybody seckle! For our first episode of 2024, we head straight to Brooklyn, New York, to talk to two of the architects of the Bucktown sound. Mr. Walt and Evil Dee are coming to you directly from the house where they produced their seminal work for Black Moon, Smif-N-Wessun, Finsta Bundy, KRS-ONE and more. The Dewgarde brothers share the inspiration behind their upcoming album, Stifled Creativity and talk us through their early record store adventures, production credits, memories from recording their Brace 4 Impak project and more. Funkmaster Flex-level bombs are dropped when the duo reveal why their stint on Rawkus Records didn't work out. Politics of the business indeed. Happy New Year to all our listeners, and we wish you all a happy, healthy and productive 2024! 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.

02/01/2024

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55 min

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