151 episodes
The Breaks – KUTX KUT & KUTX Studios, Confucius and Fresh
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4.9 • 37 Ratings
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Welcome to The Breaks podcast where hosts Confucius and Fresh talk all things hip-hop -- Texas hip-hop, hip hop news, hip-hop history -- they cover it all. Both men were born and raised in Austin, Texas and want to let the world know about the city's vibrant hip-hop and R&B scenes. They also want to give people a window into their own lived experience in the Live Music Capital of the World. This podcast is a compilation of insight, opinion and highlights from their Saturday night hip-hop show on KUTX 98.9 FM in Austin.
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Do Austin Artists Deserve Opening Slots
Fresh and Confucius talk about whether more touring shows should feel obligated to put Austin artists on their bills. And they debate the importance of deep cuts on albums. You’ll learn Hip-Hop Facts about the story behind Ginuwine’s “Same Ol’ G,” why Aaliya’s “Come Over” almost didn’t happen, what record Tina Turner holds, and more. […]
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Make Rap Fun Again
Confucius and Fresh talk about the disappearance of dance from hip-hop. Then they try to answer the question,” Is rap bad for race relations?” You’ll learn Hip-Hop Facts about the song Tupac played for his friend after he shot two off-duty police officers, how Biggie got the “Big Poppa” beat, and the truth about LL […]
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Hey Mama
Confucius and Fresh shout out to all the Mamas for Mother's Day. They discuss Rory and Mal's conversation about colorism's role in Ice Spice's career. Then they talk about Fresh's new show on Austin Music TV called New Fresh City. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News.
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Time > Money
Confucius and Fresh discuss Swizz Beatz recent comment that for him, time is more important than money. Then they discuss whether being a public figure makes dating more complicated. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion, and Confucius Reads the News.
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Will AI Change Hip-Hop?
Confucius and Fresh discuss whether or not AI is poised to change the music industry. Then they talk about the racism of cancel culture. Plus Hip-Hop News, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News
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Wendy Day Has Good Advice You Can Use
Confucius and Fresh talk to Wendy Day -- who helped discover Eminem and helped Cash Money land an unprecedented $30 million dollar deal with Universal Music Group -- about the realities of the music industry, and how independent artists should approach their careers. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News.
Customer Reviews
Stop The New York Slander!
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!
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
Always entertaining
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