Main Source - Breaking Atoms

2008 reissue of the debut album from Main Source. It is widely thought of as a very influential album and it is notable for the debut of Hip Hop superstar Nas. It is also highly regarded thanks to the virtuoso production of frontman Large Professor, whose heavy, and original, use of sampling influenced Hip Hop producers for a good portion of the '90s. Nas makes his debut appearance on "Live at the Barbeque", which is also played in the background of "Genesis", the intro to his critically acclaimed album, Illmatic. Breaking Atoms is one of the most important records in the History of Hip Hop and also hard-to-find; it has been out of print in the United States since the demise of Wild Pitch Records in 1997. Album Description

Classic!!!

Few albums merit the title classic but "Breaking Atoms" does. From start to finish it is simply outstanding. There will probably never be another hip hop album like it. It truly stands in a class by itself. I bought the cassette single for "Looking At The Front Door" back in 1991. You can't even buy tapes anymore. Man, I'm getting old. Anyway shortly after that Main Source released one more album without Large Professor which didn't do too well. Without Extra P, it just wasn't the same. Shortly after that Wild Pitch Records folded and Main Source was hip hop history. Now this classic album has re-surfaced and it's back in print as it should be. I have the japanese version which has 9 bonus tracks. They are:
1. Just A Friendly Game of Baseball (Remix)
2. Fakin The Funk
3. Peace Is Not The Word To Play (Remix)
4. Just Hangin Out (Remix)
5. Bonafied Funk (with The Brand New Heavies)
6. Atom
7. Think
8. How My Man Went Down In The Game
9. Peace Is Not The Word To Play (12" Version)

All 9 bonus tracks are just as good as the main album tracks. The Remixes add a different touch to the already classic versions you already know. From what I understand, Fakin The Funk, Think, Atom and How My Man Went Down In The Game were supposed to be on the next Main Source album with Large Professor which we all know never happened. We still got some classic material and these tracks should have been included on the American reissue. After all, it's 17 years later. All true hip hop fans should have this album in their collection. Get It. Peace! October 9, 2008

Breaking More Than Atoms!!!

This definately ranks high in the top Hip Hop albums of all time. All the cats that gew up with this '91 release, know what I'm talking about, but alot of Hip Hop youngsters now of days don't even know this album exists. It seems like most Mc's just hop on the mic to get a rep, and drop rough lyrics to make themselves look hard. I like the way this has a bouncy, loose, block party feel with smooth lyrics, but it doesn't come off soft, nor hard. It's stright up Hip Hip, how it SHOULD be done. Production wise, this blows 90% of ANY Hip Hop albums out of the water. Larg Pro's production is absolutely remarkable on this one.


I love this entire album, but my all time favorite tracks are;
Snake Eyes
Live At The Barbeque (this is Nas' first ever appearance on an album)
Vamos A Repiar
Large professor
Just A Friendly Game Of Baseball (remix version)
Just Hangin Out


Honestly, if you're a fan of ANY Hip Hip you absolutely NEED this in your collection. No Hip Hop collection is complete without Breaking Atoms. September 1, 2008

A Classic!

If you are a hip hop head you already realize this is gem. An essential for any collection. May 20, 2008

Outstanding Album

WOW! This album is absolutely amazing! The production is remarkable, the lyrics are fantastic; overall, an exceptional album, a must have. April 25, 2008

Should be in every one's top ten

There are so many reasons why I liked this but the main reason is the Large Professor who is in my top 10 rappers. I do own this on vinyl also and cd. The cover is what got me also as its one thats really differant. The Large Pro is still doing his thing and has instrumental albums out which you should get. He is still one of the best producers around. This is one album where I dont think there is a song on it I dont like. You do have to get a hold of the 12 inch remixs also to the songs esp Peace is not the word. February 15, 2008

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