Name: Breaking Atoms
Brand: Main Source

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MRBLP254

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Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-07-15

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Proper

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Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

7119691283913

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

MRBCD254

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2022-09-02

7119691284026

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Main Source

Genre GB

Hip Hop

Label GB

Mr Bongo

Joint American/Canadian hip-hop group, originally composed of DJ/producer brothers Kevin McKenzie (aka K-Cut), Shawn McKenzie (aka Sir Scratch) from Toronto, Canada, and Queens rapper/producer William Paul Mitchell (aka Large Professor). Large Professor later left and was replaced by another MC, Michael Deering (aka MC Mikey D).
Main Source is a renowned hip-hop group that has made significant contributions to the music industry. Comprised of talented DJ/producers Kevin McKenzie and Shawn McKenzie from Toronto, Canada, along with Queens rapper/producer William Paul Mitchell. Their unique blend of beats and lyrics captivates audiences worldwide.
Although Main Source experienced a change in lineup when Large Professor departed, they seamlessly integrated MC Mikey D into their dynamic team. With their distinctive sound and powerful performances, Main Source continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the hip-hop scene.

Mr Bongo is a British label that was founded in 1989. Originally located in a small record shop of the same name, it later moved to various locations in Soho and Shibuya, Japan. In 1999, the label's office was relocated to Brighton and its London & Shibuya shops were closed in 2003. However, a new shop was opened in Brighton in 2016. Since 2004, Mr Bongo has expanded into the world of cinema and also has a publishing division that produces and licenses music for third parties.
The label's rich history and diverse range of music make it an influential player in the industry. With its extensive catalog and commitment to quality, Mr Bongo continues to be at the forefront of discovering new talent and delivering exceptional music experiences.
Label Code: LC 12527

Back In Stock

Thirty years after its original release, Main Source's debut album Breaking Atoms has lost none of its capacity to surprise or delight.

It remains a prime example of a classically styled hip-hop LP - two DJs, one MC, 11 tracks, no flab or filler. It wasn't a slow burner - it was adored on release and hasn't left the top ten of any serious rap fan ever since. What makes it so special? Perhaps it's in the group's ear for a hook and sample, with Large Professor mounting a whole, celebrated career off the back of this gem. Perhaps it's in the way he manages to balance bragging with more political, thematic tracks such as 'Just a Friendly Game of Baseball' and 'Peace is not the Word to Play' without ever coming across as preachy. Few albums of this length are able to spawn four singles - all of them must-haves - while still having material galore on the album that could have been pressed as a 12". 'Snake Eyes' 'Vamos a Rapiar' and 'He Got So Much Soul (He Don't Need No Music) could have been singles in their own rights, an embarrassment of riches. Sample- wise, it's all about the skilfully woven mixture of the obvious and the obscure, with a tapestry of samples approach that's just not legally possible anymore. So while you might recognise a snatch of Donald Byrd's 'Think Twice' on the timeless 'Looking at the Front Door', it's layered with elements from Ken Lazarus, Detroit Emeralds, The Third Guitar and more. It's an approach that pays constant dividends and rewards repeated listens. Presented in its original format, this is the essence of Breaking Atoms, one of the best albums in the long history of this genre. An all-time Hip Hop classic, critically acclaimed, and one of the best albums of the genre. Featuring 4 hit singles including 'Looking at the Front Door'. A production masterclass from Large Professor, and the debut of Nas.

Breaking Atoms

Music GB

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