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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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Confucius and Fresh give you their takes on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock during the Oscars and talk about Doja Cat's announcement that she's retiring. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News.
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Confucius and Fresh interview J.M., the founder of Austin's Hubbledvision, and Chicago-based artist Blvck Svm about their musical collaboration and the Afrovision event at this year's Afrotech. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News.
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Confucius and Fresh interview hip-hop art legend Cey Adams, former creative director for Def Jam who designed album covers for everyone from Run-DMC to Jay-Z. They talk about his early days in hip-hop, what it's been like to watch the genre evolve and grow, and his new show "Combinations" at the West Chelsea Contemporary in Austin. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News
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Coming off of ACL, the fellas discuss MJ (take your pick – Jackson OR Jordan) as the golden standard for success and why it may hold less water these days. Plus, Confucius and Fresh gush about the Hype Williams classic Belly. Hip-Hop Facts enlightens us on how Fabolous got his name and reflects on the […]
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After Juicy J's comments that there's a 40% decrease in hip-hop, Fresh and Confucius talk about the truth behind hip-hop's perceived drop in influence. Then they talk about whether it's fair to judge Drake. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News.
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Confucius and Fresh talk about the idea that this is the best time for Austin hip-hop or not. Then they talk about this year's Austin City Limits Festival, and relive their best and worst ACLfest memories. The Breaks will be interviewing Austin Artist Blckchyl ACLfest Bonus Tracks Stage Sunday, 10/15 from 2:45-3:15pm.
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Confucius talks about seeing Beyoncé in Houston for night two of her Renaissance World Tour. Then Confucius and Fresh debate whether Drake's fame is getting in the way of his art. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News.
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Confucius and Fresh debate what it takes to become a part of Austin Hip-Hop history, and talk about whether artists now are in it for the art, or the clout. Plus you'll hear Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News.
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Confucius and Fresh talk to Austin hip-hop pioneer Tee-Double about his career and how it feels to be one of the honorees at The Austin Hip-Hop Awards, Sunday, September 17th from 2pm-5pm at the Austin Central Library.
Then they debate whether or not this is the golden age of hip-hop. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News.
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Inspired by a recent article in Defector, Confucius and Fresh discuss the impact of capitalism on hip-hop. Then they talk about Puff Daddy's decision to give Bad Boy artists their publishing back.
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Confucius and Fresh talk to Austin R&B artist Mélat about her new music, her experience in the Austin music scene, he collaboration with Austin FC, and how she ended up singing with Matthew McConaughey. Then they discuss how united the hip-hop community is in Austin.
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Fresh and Confucius talk about the impact that this year's record heat is having on live music in Austin. Then, inspired by Asian Doll's comments about not wanting to rap at 30, they debate the merits of older rappers. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News.
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Confucius and Fresh try to understand why people think local hip-hop shows can't be successful in Austin. Then they discuss whether J Cole could surpass Kendrick Lamar one day. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion, and Confucius Reads the News.
The post Do ATX Rap Shows Make Money? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Confucius and Fresh discuss the comments that Kydd Jones made on Fresh's show New Fresh City about his reservations about people who write about hip-hop in Austin. Then, inspired by a recent article in Billboard, they talk about the future of pop stardom.
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Confucius and Fresh talk to Austin Hip-Hop artist and activist NOOK Turner about Jump On It Week, July 30-August 6th. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion, and Confucius Reads the News.
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Confucius and Fresh talk to Mark and John from RDC World about Dream Con, the anime and gaming convention they’re throwing July 28-30 at the Austin Convention Center. They also talk about why hip-hop artists like Lil Baby and Lil Durk are canceling their tours lately. You’ll learn Hip-Hop Facts about how Webby, not Plies, […]
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Fresh and Confucius talk to Austin R&B singer-songwriter Grace Sorenson about why she got into music, what it's been like to work with BLK ODDYSY, and what she has on the horizon. Grace will be playing KUTX Summer Jam on Friday, July 21st at Stubbs Indoors as part of Hot Summer Nights. Plus Hip-Hop What Ifs, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News.
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The Breaks thanks everyone who showed some love during KUT & KUTX’s summer membership drive open house! It got Confucius and Fresh reflecting on reception and listener demographics and overall reception before begging why leave the city where your brand was born? On Hip-Hop Facts the fellas dig up some great trivia on Milli Vanilli, Wiz Khalifa’s […]
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Confucius and Fresh debate whether or not women are saving New York rap, and try and figure out if hip-hop fashion is better now than it was in the past. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News.
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Confucius and Fresh talk to Jonathan "Chaka" Mahone about DAWA, the Black Live Music Fund, and the Sonik Frootz showcase at Antone's. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News.
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