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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!
Jan 19th, 2025
For this week's rap-up, we discuss:Madlib losing his home, music equipment and unreleased music in LA firesCam'rom and Jim Jones fall out... again!More news on Drake's lawsuit against UMGA Donorbox fundraising campaign has been set up to support Madlib and his family. Click here to donate.Look out for more music update...
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Jan 16th, 2025
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 UN...
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Jan 3rd, 2025
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. SmithApollo Brown leaving Mello Music Group after 15 yearsJoey Bada$$' new single and subliminal shots at the West CoastWe also share our thoughts on Redman's ne...
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Dec 24th, 2024
Before the festive settings get activated, we discuss...The latest updates around the sexual assault allegations against Jay-ZFat Joe's comments about Foundational Black Americans (FBA)Early thoughts on the new 'Missionary' album by Snoop Dogg and Dr. DreWe'll be back shortly with more news and a special announcement a...
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Dec 18th, 2024
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 wi...
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Dec 12th, 2024
This week, it gets real, and we discuss...The sexual assault allegations against Jay-ZAccusations against lawyer Tony Buzbee of running an extortion plotLinks to Diddy and what could happen nextWe also touch on this week's new music.Connect with Breaking AtomsInstagramFacebookTwitterFollow SumitInstagramTwitterFollow C...
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Dec 1st, 2024
We're back with a weekly rap-up, so here goes...Quick review of 'GNX' by Kendrick LamarDrake's new petition/lawsuit against Universal MusicJ. Cole releasing blog-era mixtapes to DSPsConnect with Breaking AtomsInstagramFacebookTwitterFollow SumitInstagramTwitterFollow ChrisInstagramTwitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
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Nov 20th, 2024
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...
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Oct 30th, 2024
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 Bre...
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Oct 17th, 2024
In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss:Ka's passing and remembering his greatnessDJ Clark Kent rumoursHip-Hop journalismBig Meech's release from prisonConnect with Breaking AtomsInstagramFacebookTwitterFollow SumitInstagramTwitterFollow ChrisInstagramTwitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
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Oct 10th, 2024
In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss:Piers Morgan's apology to The Carters following Jaguar Wright's accusationsJ. Cole's new song 'Port Antonio' and his feature runScarface's health, given his recent social media postsMethod Man and Fat Joe on depression and mental healthConnect with Breaking AtomsInstagramF...
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Sep 27th, 2024
In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss:The Company Man (Justin Hunte) and What's The Dirt engage in a heated debateYoung Dolph's killer found guilty and sentenced to life in prisonUnreleased Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar album in the vaults, according to ConsequenceConnect with Breaking AtomsInstagramFacebookTw...
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Sep 20th, 2024
In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss:Puffy's arrested and bail denial50 Cent teasing a new show with Idris ElbaDame Dash claims that Drake has made an offer to buy Roc-A-Fella sharesConnect with Breaking AtomsInstagramFacebookTwitterFollow SumitInstagramTwitterFollow ChrisInstagramTwitter Hosted on Acast. See...
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Sep 13th, 2024
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 ...
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Sep 11th, 2024
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 ...
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Aug 31st, 2024
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 fro...
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Aug 13th, 2024
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 pu...
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Aug 6th, 2024
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, ...
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Aug 3rd, 2024
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 K...
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Jul 27th, 2024
In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss:Eminem Vs Slim ShadyNew single from DJ Premier featuring Rick Ross, Big Sean and Lil' WayneElliott Wilson claps back at Charlemagne over the Complex 'Hip Hop Media' listDiddy being named as a suspect in 2Pac's murderLil' Wayne allegedly dissing DrakeThe hosts also provide ...
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Jul 20th, 2024
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, R...
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Jul 5th, 2024
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...
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Jun 29th, 2024
In this week's rap up, Sumit and Chris get into:Rumoured Drake and Dave collaborationKeefe D being denied bailBig L trying to get Mase set up and robbedThe 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 ...
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Jun 27th, 2024
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 ...
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Jun 22nd, 2024
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 XThere was no time to review new music because it was Chris' birthday, and he had a spa date. But check out the new ...
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