
Elements: Breaking Down Classic Albums
Claim This Podcastby Sumit Sharma & Chris Mitchell
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<p>Welcome to Elements, a new series from Breaking Atoms in which we explore the defining themes of albums that have reshaped music, culture, and the world.</p><br><p>Produced by Sumit Sharma and Chris Mitchell for Breaking Atoms.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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September 11, 2024
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<p>In the first episode of our new series, <em>Elements</em>, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of <em>Ready To Die</em> 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 people who lived the same experiences Biggie rapped about, offering a firsthand view into the world he depicted. And we'll hear from scholars who will deconstruct the social, political, intellectual, philosophical and psychological depths of <em>Ready to Die</em>.</p><br><p>Special guests include:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Prince Charles Alexander (Recording Engineer and Lecturer who recorded several songs on the album)</li><li>Donald Harrison (Legendary Jazz Saxophonist who taught Biggie about musical performance and poetic devices)</li><li>Justin Tinsley (Journalist and Author of <em>It Was All A Dream: Biggie & The World That Made Him</em>)</li><li>Shakir "Biz" Willis (Former Bad Boy Records Marketing Executive)</li><li>Skyzoo (Rapper, Writer and Artist from Brooklyn who was one of Biggie's neighbours)</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p>Join us as we unpack the human experience through the lens of one of hip-hop's greatest storytellers.</p><br><p>Produced by Sumit Sharma and Chris Mitchell for Breaking Atoms.</p><br><p>Special thanks to Dart Adams for linking us up with Prince Charles Alexander. Respect every time.</p><br><p>Connect with Breaking Atoms</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/breaktheatoms" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/breaktheatoms" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="http://www.twitter.com/breaktheatoms" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><br><p>Follow Sumit</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hiphopchronicle" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.twitter.com/hiphopchronicle" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><br><p>Follow Chris</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamkinetik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.twitter.com/iamkinetik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Elements: Breaking Down Classic Albums?
<p>Welcome to Elements, a new series from Breaking Atoms in which we explore the defining themes of albums that have reshaped music, culture, and the world.</p><br><p>Produced by Sumit Sharma and Chris Mitchell for Breaking Atoms.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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