We're fortunate enough to be part of a thriving international Hip Hop community, and this week, we're spreading the love to Eastern Europe. Phat Phillie is a Hip Hop ambassador in the truest sense and has been representing the culture in Croatia and beyond for three decades. Tap in and listen to stories of how he discovered Hip Hop in Zagreb, his travels to New York, meeting his heroes and providing them with opportunities and his work in the reissue market with 90's Tapes.You can listen to some of Phat Phillie's radio shows, and DJ sets below. The first 1st Zagreb, Croatia, Yugoslavia Rap show hosted by Slavin Balen (1984):https://soundcloud.com/dj-phat-phillie/sets/80s-rap-radio-slavin-balenClub USB (Summer 1991):https://hiphopradioarchive.org/show/1091The Blackout Rap Show (Started in Zagreb in 1993):https://soundcloud.com/dj-phat-phillie/sets/90s-rap-radio-blackout-rapConnect with Breaking AtomsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breaktheatomsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breaktheatomsFollow SumitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopchronicleTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/hiphopchronicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are a select few people who have been on the show twice and Vice Beats is now one of them. We caught up with the Musician, Producer and friend of the show as he gears up to release his new album, Aspects (which is dope by the way). Vice shares what it was like to produce an album during the pandemic, having to adjust to recording alone, the importance of family and being hands-on with every aspect of the marketing and promotion. Some people make music and that's cool, but this guy really writes his lifetime in between the paper's lines.Pre-order 'Aspects' on vinyl from HHV: https://www.hhv.de/shop/en/item/vice-beats-aspects-978733Special thanks to Andy Kettle at Steaming Kettle PR for helping to arrange this interview.Connect with Breaking AtomsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breaktheatomsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breaktheatomsFollow SumitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopchronicleTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/hiphopchronicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bucket list alert! We FINALLY got to speak with the legendary DJ Spinna! Look, fam. People keep throwing around the word underrated all willy-nilly, but this man is a God-level producer who is before his time, of his time and ahead of his time. We chatted about his early life in Brooklyn, becoming a DJ, transitioning into production, the 90s indie Hip Hop scene, working with J-Live and got into some early Jigmastas history. We even talked about the Basement Khemists, so yeah, this is one of those. At the end, we went into full-blown geek mode and talked about some of his classic songs, rare joints and remixes for De La Soul, Big Kwam, Masta Ace, Sadat X, Edo G and more.Connect with Breaking AtomsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breaktheatomsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breaktheatomsFollow SumitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopchronicleTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/hiphopchronicle Follow ChrisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkinetikTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/iamkinetik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Sunday 2nd April 2023, YouTube star, KSI, was featured in a video with the Sidemen where he was heard using the word, 'p***', which is a racial slur aimed at people of South Asian descent and Brown skinned people in general - particularly in the UK. KSI's use of the slur has understandably caused a great deal of hurt in the South Asian community, many of whom are and were fans of his. Whilst KSI has since apologised, there are many people (including us) who feel that racism, discrimination and prejudice are really dealt with appropriately. We have a large international listenership and we feel it's important that we explain to our listeners why the 'p' word is so offensive whilst unpacking some of the history behind the word, memorialisng some of the people who have died behind it and more. It's deeper than rap.Connect with Breaking AtomsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breaktheatomsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breaktheatomsFollow SumitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopchronicleTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/hiphopchronicle Follow ChrisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkinetikTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/iamkinetik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People love to say “I don’t see colour”. Yeah, right. But when it comes to music, it’s true for us. When the music bangs, it bangs. Don’t fight the feeling. We're Hip Hop heads, but we're music lovers first. This week’s episode is a fun conversation about some of our favourite songs by White artists. Some of our Caucasian brothers have been trained in the ancient art of The Funk™️, and we are here to recognise their rightful places in barbershop legend and cookout folklore. Welcome to The MOWO Awards.Connect with Breaking AtomsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breaktheatomsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breaktheatomsFollow SumitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopchronicleTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/hiphopchronicle Follow ChrisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkinetikTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/iamkinetik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In his first ever UK interview, we linked up with the future legend, Reuben Vincent, to talk about the making of his new album, 'Love Is War', advice he received from Terrace Martin (a reeeaaaallll music man), rolling deep with Young Guru and lots more. Thank you to Young Guru for the assist.Connect with Breaking AtomsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breaktheatomsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breaktheatomsFollow SumitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopchronicleTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/hiphopchronicle Follow ChrisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkinetikTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/iamkinetik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We stay in touch with the streets, and the streets said, "we want House Shoes on the podcast". So we made it happen. We linked up with the man to talk about his life, career, and everything in between. We go back to the early scene in Detroit, making his debut solo album, Let It Go, the importance of record stores in the community, and, as always, you can expect some good old-fashioned Rap nerd talk. Known for his outspokenness online and in real life, House Shoes pulls no punches regarding what he cares about; in this case, it's the music. Shout out to Lord Shuffle, Sean Kantrowitz, for the alley-oop in making this interview happen. Connect with Breaking AtomsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breaktheatomsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breaktheatomsFollow SumitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopchronicleTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/hiphopchronicle Follow ChrisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkinetikTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/iamkinetik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before we took our hiatus, we spoke to Writer Justin Tinsley, who had just released his book, It Was All A Dream. The book about the life of the late great Notorious B.I.G. was published in time for his 50th birthday. Brian Nolan from Motown Records calls it "a must-read for any hip-hop fan who seeks to understand the journey of one of the most important artists of the twentieth century. There are a number of important, never-been-told-before stories that Justin Tinsley deftly weaves throughout this biography to create a thorough, brilliant account of the legacy of the Notorious B.I.G". In this unearthed conversation, Justin talks about how he put the book together, what he learned during the writing process. We all go into full geek mode about some of our favourite Biggie songs.  Pick up your copy of 'It Was All A Dream' here: https://amzn.to/3jZ5Apt Follow SumitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopchronicleTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/hiphopchronicle Follow ChrisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkinetikTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/iamkinetik Connect with Breaking AtomsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breaktheatomsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breaktheatoms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We caught up with our guy Sean Kantrowitz to celebrate the release of his brand new board game, The Questions Hip Hop. Sean breaks down how he's expanded his brand, the level of planning that goes into putting a project like it together, and we even play a round live on air.    Pick up your copy of The Questions here: https://amzn.to/3l8FKzv   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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We told you we were back, and we meant it. So let's continue... this week's guest is A & R extraordinaire, M-Eighty. If you don't know who he is, then you were never inside the house reading those liner notes, and you should have your Hip Hop card revoked or defaced at the very least. You can see M-Eighty's name in the credits of some of the biggest and best indie Hip Hop records post-2000, and we talked to him about putting albums together and more. M-Eighty gave us his thoughts on a new Wu-Tang album, an update about 'Hiest of the Century 2' by La The Darkman, and even getting into a fight with Killah Priest. Tap in...   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.

We're back! The kings have returned with the newest edition of what you've been missing! Shout out to Low Budget Crew. We originally wanted to take six weeks off but ended up taking six months off. No beef. No tension. Just some well-earned rest and a chance to handle some life admin. For our return episode, we talk more about what we were doing during our hiatus, why we like and don't like other podcasters and the status of our narrative podcast series on The War Report by Capone-N-Noreaga. Seriously, though. It feels good to be back.    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.

In the first of our 'Classic' series, we revisit our September 2020 interview with Mic Geronimo.    The Masta I.C. revisits the making of his first album, 'The Natural', nearly signing to Loud Records, working with Jay-Z and DMX and much more!   We're taking a few weeks off, so look out for more classic episodes coming soon!   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.

We're back with a familiar face and voice. Dylan Green is a serious writer and friend of the show. He featured heavily in our series on The Blueprint, and we really wanted to learn more about him, his passions and what makes him tick. We got into music (obviously), but we also chopped it up about films, Mario Kart and more.  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.

Either the pandemic is over, or Jesus is coming back, or both. We recorded our first episode together live in the flesh for the first time in 3 years! Only someone who is a descendant of official tissue can pull a power move like this. We sat down with Premium Pete to talk about his early life in New York, his time on The Combat Jack Show, the genius of Just Blaze, the importance of Hip Hop in Corporate America, and his favourite characters from The Sopranos and more!   RIP DJ Kay Slay. We lost a real one.    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.

Another friend of the show pulls up to share his story and promote his wares. K-Nite 13 is one of the most talented people we know. With the beats, with the rhymes, he's always on point! We spoke to him about the latest instalment of his 'Nitefall' instrumental series, the influence of Calypso in his life and household, working with Your Old Droog and his relationship with Homeboy Sandman.    You can buy 'Nitefall Vol. 5' here: https://k-nite13.bandcamp.com/album/nitefall-5 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.

Today, we pay homage to a fantastic writer, great mind and friend of the show. We rolled out the red carpet for none other than Kathy Iandoli. Kathy's work in the culture and heart for helping people makes her a real one in a world of fakery and posturing. We wanted to show love while she's still living in the flesh and let her know she gets props over here. Expect a fun chat, candid insight, silly jokes and heartfelt gratitude.   Thank you, Kathy, for all you do and for being you!   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.

Originally recorded for Black Sheep Magazine in 2010.   To celebrate the release of Phife's new album, 'Forever', Chris unearths this interview with the Five Foot Assassin from his headline London show at the Jazz Cafe back in 2010.   Phife speaks on the legacy of A Tribe Called Quest, his solo work, managing his Diabetes, healthcare and much more.    RIP Phife.    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.

We've wanted to speak to Buckwild for a long time. His name often comes up in our Rap Nerd conversations, and the legacy of D.I.T.C. is something that fans or critics cannot quantify. Buck graciously spared some of his time to go through his career and life highlights. As expected, we talked about his classic work on 'Word... Life' and 'Jewelz' by O.C., 'Nineteen Ninety Now' by Celph Titled, 'Life Story' by Black Rob, 'Between A Rock & A Hard Place' by Artifacts, his 'Diggin In The Crates' remixes and more. What shines through the most is his appreciation for his supporters and how blessed he feels to be able to contribute to music in a meaningful way. Sales and plaques aside, Buckwild is a gift to the world and one of Hip Hop's most enduring talents.    You can hear more from Buckwild in our upcoming podcast series celebrating the 25th anniversary of 'The War Report' by Capone-N-Noreaga. Look out for it dropping in June 2022!   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.

They say that time flies when you’re having fun. This week’s episode was originally recorded 18 months ago. We had some technical difficulties. Local files got corrupted and whatnot, but this episode was so nice, we edited it twice, and here we are.  Our guest is a friend of the show and a living legend in our culture. Shortee Blitz is one of the best DJs ever. His list of hits and accolades are longer than the Hammersmith and City line. He’s rocked stages with HOF'ers, including De La Soul and LL Cool J and many more.  He stays on the radio and his specialist Hip Hop show with DJ MK on Kiss plays actual music instead of favourites. When he’s not mashing up the dance with his expert selections, he gets to that TV money nicely. We don’t hate the player. Pun intended. Sumit and I got into so much of his business, it was like a police interrogation. We talked about his DJ roots, friendship with Ty, working at Rawkus and a lot more.    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.

We're keeping the love local this week, and we're joined by one of the hardest working emcees on Planet Earth. Genesis Elijah pulls up, sits down and gets real about the highs and lows of the independent grustle (grind and hustle), working with the MOBOs, playing Basketball and more. In true emcee fashion, he asserts his position as one of the best on the mic device.    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.