Main Source - Breaking Atoms



Oh shit, it’s Main Source.  Toronto pro’s Sir Scratch and K-Cut joined up with Queen’s Large Professor to put together one of the most recognizable albums from Hip Hop’s Golden Age.  Plus it has the first appearance of Nas, so historically this album is considered a legend.  Overall, it’s some pretty funky shit.  The production is old school, so don’t be looking for something that wasn’t invented yet.  The songs have plenty of flowing movements that define the early New York sound.  It is always somewhat surprising, Main Source isn’t in the same boat as De La Soul or Tribe, but they really only released two albums.  Breaking Atoms is colorful, vibrant, and informed.  The raps are tight, smartly written perspectives on the early 90’s.  The quality may seem rudimentary by today’s production standards, but that doesn’t disqualify Breaking Atoms from being dope. 

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