The Breaks – KUTX

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Confucius and Fresh talk all things hip-hop.

4D AGO

A Year In Review 2005

On this episode we review our favorite moments from the show as well as our favorite moments from the culture at large. Hip-hop facts include facts about Jim Carrey, Denzel Washington, Will Smith and more. Fresh’s last Unpopular Opinion of the year is that dancing is more apart of hip-hop than people want to admit. The post A Year In Review 2025 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

45 min
DEC 15

Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit Interview

On this episode we interview Kevin Solka (Marketing & Digital Strategy Manager for the LBJ Library) about the Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit. We also discuss hip-hop needing to go back underground to reclaim its roots. Hip-hop facts this week include facts about Mike Jones, Wu-Tang, Drake and more. Fresh’s Unpopular Opinion is that blog […] The post Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit Interview appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

37 min
DEC 8

New Media In Hip-Hop

On this episode we discuss the new Diddy documentary “The Reckoning” that is executive produced by 50 Cent. We also discuss Megan Thee Stallion’s newest legal battle except this time it’s against a media personality and it’s role in new hip-hop media. Hip-Hop facts about 2pac, Young Dolph Will Smith and more. Fresh’s Unpopular Opinion […] The post New Media In Hip-Hop appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

42 min
NOV 24

Nicki Minaj Speaks at the UN

On this episode we discuss Nicki Minaj going to the UN to speak up on behalf of Nigeria and the United States. We also discuss we seems to be a resurgence of R&B into the mainstream. Hip-Hops Facts include facts about Lil Wayne, Will Smith, Ice Cube and more. Fresh’s Unpopular Opinion is that rapper […] The post Nicki Minaj Speaks at the UN appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

44 min
NOV 17

Will The Grammy’s Get It Right Next Year?

On this episode we talk about our thoughts on Outkast and Salt N Pepa entering the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. We also discuss the 2026 Grammy nominations and predict who might take some awards. Hip-Hop facts include facts about Mary J. Blige, Mark Wahlberg, and many more. Fresh’s Unpopular Opinion is that Austin […] The post Will The Grammy’s Get It Right Next Year? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

47 min
NOV 10

Do You Have To Support Rap To Be Good At Politics?

On this episode we discuss the proposed Verzuz between 50 cent and T.I. (FYI it’s not happening). We also discuss hip-hop’s role in electing progressive candidates and if it’s necessary. Hip-hop facts include SISQO BEING EXTREMELY YOUNG, Eddie Murphy, 2pac, and more. Fresh’s Unpopular Opinion is about LL Cool J being the one rapper to […] The post Do You Have To Support Rap To Be Good At Politics? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

45 min
NOV 3

Rap Missing On The Billboard Top 40?

On this episode we discuss the aftermath of the No Limit and Cash Money Records Verzuz in Las Vegas. We also discuss the Billboard Top 40 not having in hip-hop songs on it since 1990 and the possible fall out from that. Hip-Hop facts include Outkast, Michael Jordan, Warren G and more. Fresh’s Unpopular Opinion […] The post Rap Missing On The Billboard Top 40? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

47 min
OCT 27

Our Favorite Moments In Hip-Hop

On this episode we discuss some of favorite, or most important, moments in hip-hop. We also discuss a proposed Houston hip-hop Verzuz between the Screwed Up Click and Swisha House. Hip-hop facts include facts about Warren G, The Alchemist, and Eddie Murphy. Fresh’s Unpopular Opinion this week is that no artist truly wants to be […] The post Our Favorite Moments In Hip-Hop appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

43 min

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Trailer: The Breaks

Hosts Confucius and Fresh are here to let everyone know about Austin’s vibrant hip-hop and R&B scenes. They’re fun, bold, informed and making it clear that “The Live Music Capital of the World” has a lot more going on than Stevie Ray, Willie, Spoon and other great artists. The post Trailer: The Breaks appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

09/21/2019

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38 Ratings

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05/21/2020

Shaneek107

As a lifelong New Yorker - y’all be killing me with the New York slander, lol. But I still love y’all. The show is awesome and as a hip hop lover, it’s much appreciated. Keep up the good work!
KEEP IT COMING!

11/23/2019

VM Valadez

For those in Austin TX that don’t know about this Saturday night gem on KUTX, please get near a radio and educate yourself ASAP. For those that live outside of Texas (bless your heart) and need to get schooled on hip-hop, here’s your best entry. Confucius and Fresh are fantastic DJs on a mission to raise up rap, hip-hop, and R&B, particularly of the local variety which is much needed here in our ever-gentrifying little city. (Not to mention they promote female artists too—how about that?!) I am an avid podcast listener and this is the first review I have ever written for ANY show. I love The Breaks that much, and hope it never goes away! Keep on representing, y’all!
Great Show

11/06/2019

TheWorldOfDeuce

Always entertaining
Great show

10/21/2019

ac78723

👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿✊🏿🌒