Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast

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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.


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  • MeloStillmatic
    Difficult takes a day impossible takes a week
    Blueprint docu series was amazing hope to hear more
  • Cladyclad
    One more for the road
    Gives us Black Album or 444
  • thrILL!
    Breaking Atoms puts in the work
    Each episode takes thorough and insightful looks inside the world created by the featured artist. B.A. ask excellent questions in their interviews and do their due diligence. And the 5-part series on Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt is a must listen. Highly recommended.
  • @KindaCoolGreg
    Top tier podcast
    Amazing work, definitely going to be something I come back to for years to come. I can’t wait for The Rulers Back pod!
  • BK Cyph
    Dope Music Podcast
    Love this podcast.
  • Miksmasterdrivesfaster
    Hov’s Flow Matches Podcast’s Sequencing
    There is often a pleasant conundrum to observe in hip hop journalism where writers adopt the style of the artist they are covering. The sequencing on ‘Brooklyn’s Finest: The Making of Reasonable Doubt’ Episode 1 actually mirrors the feeling you get when listening to raps by Hov. The way it’s cut up reminds me of his delivery. Whether a conscious or subconscious choice it make’s this episode (and I bet future episodes) evoke a listening experience that grabs you like the line, “9 to 5 is how to survive, I ain’t tryna survive, I’m tryna live it to the limit and love it a lot.”
  • abdorima
    Awesome podcast
    First off I just want to say the accents... I LOVE. Not only are Summit and Chris so fun to listen to, but they talk about Hip-Hop music, culture, and politics and it’s so entertaining! They share their honest opinions and truly keep you engaged. I just listened to the Rob Markman interview and I recommend it to all of you to listen!! Great show!!
  • Nkuliso
    Good stuff!
    Love how you guys know stuff! You make me think im smart by just listening to you. The data episode was fire 🔥
  • Hog monster
    Great show!
    Great podcast featuring two friends talking about pop culture. I found their takes very interesting and the sound quality is top notch. You may not agree with everything they say but it’s easy to listen to them say it anyway because they have awesome accents and speak in a very professional way! Give this podcast a listen and you won’t regret it.
  • Opinioneer1
    Respect.
    I listen to the Kanye West episode. 100% respect for both these guys, they are great hosts and very knowledgeable on this topic. It wasn’t just facts and reviews that they were giving, they were also talking about their personal experience with Kanye West music. Even though I didn’t agree with 100% of what they said about certain situations, I respect and love all their opinions and it did get me thinking in another way
  • Ry Too D2
    a.k.a. Immensely Likeable
    There is an awful lot to like about this podcast. Sumit and Chris manage to have thought-provoking, philosophical conversations on a wide variety of topics in a manner that is a whole lot of fun to listen to. As someone about to exit his 30's, I found "The 30+ Effect" to be a spot-on dissection of life in one's 30's, right down to the Nintendo Switch in the bag. I heard a lot of myself in the episode about trust as well, and how people sometimes remain in their jobs because they trust the familiar. They do use a lot of analogies to the music industry to emphasize their points, and many of those references go right over my head (I'm about to exit my 30's, remember), but overall this is one of the most enjoyable podcasts I've stumbled upon in quite awhile. Subscribed!
  • NatureBased
    Fun & Interesting Conversation
    Great energy between Sumit & Chris! Listened to the Anti-Social Media episode and really like your message about being authentic on social media and not following the trends. Great convo, really enjoyed it and sounds like you're having fun doing it.
  • FormerAddict420
    Great!
    I just found this show through a group about podcasts. And I’ve gotta day after listening it is a fantastic show. Great chemistry. And it truly feels like you are listening to friends. Excellent content as well.
  • Phunky McPhunkster
    Excellent Podcast
    This was a most entertaining podcast. The hosts have a great chemistry and play well off of each other. You can tell they get along and enjoy producing a good podcast. I listened to the office do’s and don’t’s episode and it was great considering I’ve recently left the world of self-employment and moved into the office life. Now I know not to eat smelly food and to not gossip about my coworkers. I also no that asking questions is way better than guessing and getting it wrong. Recommend anyone and everyone subscribing if you enjoy witty banter, humor and good solid advice on a range of subjects.
  • Lauren6395
    Fun and Interesting
    These hosts are really fun to listen to and manage to cover a lot of ground without feeling disorienting to listen to. I liked the Mistrust the Process episode because they really dive into the topic but also have fun with the format.
  • HeySuburbia
    Great podcast!
    Just listened to the “Dos and Dont’s of Office Life” episode and loved it! As someone who was recently let go from an office job almost all the topics hit pretty close to home, especially the part about office gossiping, hahaha. The talk about smelly food in the office had me cracking up too. Eating mackerel in the office? Hahahahaha!
  • Surfguy180
    Great Podcast
    Listened to the Mistrust episode and thought the topic was interesting. I agree with the points that they made. I think to some degree it is ok to have a healthy amount of skepticism, but you need just as much trust if not more. What’s the point of life if you can’t trust anyone.
  • punkyspiderman
    Fun and Fresh Opinions
    Breaking Atoms is a fun podcast between two friends with great accents who really get each other. Their perspective about pop culture is fresh and funny. If you dig the Bodega Boys you'll like this podcast.
  • The Kim Sutton
    Wait to drink your coffee until AFTER listening!
    I'm listening to the 30+ Effect episode and keep making the mistake of taking a sip of coffee. You guys are awesome at bring up REAL, valid points with humor and insight. Even at 39, however, I still don't feel like I'm "grown up." Maybe when I'm 60-something? Can't wait to listen to more!
  • YouMeEmpathy
    Passionate, Eloquent Humans of a Certain Age
    I had such a fun time listening to The 30+ Effect episode, as someone in his mid-30s. The hip hop references are totally lost on me (Joni Mitchell is my jam :D), but that didn’t matter. Sumit and Chris speak passionately about what it means to be a certain age, and how we operate within the societal and cultural constructs and pressures of being a human. Also, I loved the Peter Pan and quick shift into Peter Parker references about growing up and what it means to be “responsible.” Really thoughtful commentary about aging, and how that impacts—even if we don’t know it yet or want it yet—each of us. But the truth, as you two point out so eloquently, is that age doesn’t really matter. It’s just a number. And that’s a lesson we should all acquaint ourselves with often!
  • Jose sub
    Extremely informative
    Thank you for doing research and sharing we appreciate ya 🙌🏾🙌🏾
  • Disney Discussions
    Enthusiastic hosts make a great show.
    The hosts love what they are talking about and that makes for a great show. It is Legen -- wait for it -- dary
  • WSPN The Spoon
    Love it
    Love to hear a british view on black panther, we are in Nashville Tn so completely different take on the same love for that movie. You used the term Mankey for a playground! Love it keep it up!
  • The MoviePass Pod
    Good stuff!
    Legen....wait for it....dairy!
  • Social Currency Steve
    Nailed it
    The 30+ Effect...so much truth.
  • I_USE_THE_APPS
    Great conversational topics
    Two great hosts that talk about things the way you are likely to with your friends. Feels like eavesdropping.
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