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Breaking Atoms: The Album That Launched Nas's Career
10 Oct
Summary
- The 1991 album Breaking Atoms was re-released with new material.
- It introduced rap icon Nas on the track 'Live at the Barbecue'.
- The album inspired generations of beatmakers with its sampling.
Main Source's groundbreaking 1991 album, Breaking Atoms, has been reissued as the Ultimate Collectors Edition. Released on October 9, this expanded collection features the original LP alongside a wealth of new material, including previously unreleased tracks, B-sides, remixes, and collaborations. This comprehensive package aims to showcase the full scope of Main Source's creative output during their debut period.
The landmark album is renowned for its pioneering sampling techniques that influenced generations of hip-hop producers. Critically, Breaking Atoms also served as the introduction to the world for rap icon Nas, who was featured on the memorable track 'Live at the Barbecue'.
The group, consisting of K-Cut, Large Professor, and Sir Scratch, formed in Queens, New York, in 1988. Early development of their distinctive sound occurred at Studio 1212 in Jamaica, Queens, under the mentorship of producer Paul C.
