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 standard. Kane and Chris geek out about Big Pun, Onyx, rhyme schemes, poetic devices, stealing Canibus bars, Ras Kass' humour, black sponge cake (whatever that is), UK ..read more

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 & Silhouettes, on vinyl, CD, and cassette! Pre-order your copy here. Connect with Breaking Atoms Instagram Facebook Twitter Follow Sumit Instagram Twitter Follow Chris Instagram T ..read more

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! 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 ..read more

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. 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 ..read more

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 A Donorbox fundraising campaign has been set up to support Madlib and his family. Click here to donate. Look out for more music updates next week! 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 ..read more

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 J ..read more

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 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 infor ..read more

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. 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 ..read more

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 about generational trauma and why all Black men should consider accessing therapy. It's deeper than rap, as usual. Connect with Breaking Atoms Instagram Facebook Twit ..read more

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. 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 ..read more