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The Breaks – KUTX

KUT & KUTX Studios, Confucius and Fresh

Confucius and Fresh talk all things hip-hop.

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1:13:14

Will AI Change Hip-Hop?

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2023/05/01

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 The post Will AI Change Hip-Hop? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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1:03:39

Wendy Day Has Good Advice You Can Use

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2023/04/24

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. The post Wendy Day Has Good Advice You Can Use appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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1:05:32

Rap Republicans

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2023/04/17

Fresh and Confucius interview Austin comedian Victor Martinez Jr. who's performing at the comedy show "Tabernacle: starring Confucius Jones and Friends" Sunday, April 16th at Antone's. Then the hosts discuss DJ Akedemiks recent deal with Rumble, and how it's a sign of hip-hop's tendency towards conservatism. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News. The post Rap Republicans appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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1:03:28

Speech Talks

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2023/04/03

Confucius and Fresh talk to Speech from Arrested Development about the Grammys, the song Tennessee, and why Speech always felt hip-hop should be the number-one genre in the world. The band just played the Urban Cultural Fest in Austin. Then they discuss the importance of live performance in hip-hop. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News. The post Speech Talks appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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53:18

Fresh’s SXSW Recap

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2023/03/27

Fresh walks you through what went down at this year’s SXSW and SXSBreaks. You’ll learn Hip-Hop Facts about why Rockwilder thinks Bink of Justice League stole his idea from “I Ain’t Mad At Cha,” how Musiq Soulchild feels about his first record, whose life the Fresh Prince of Belaire was based on, and more. Fresh […] The post Fresh’s SXSW Recap appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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1:08:37

Stop It Melle Mel!

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2023/03/13

Confucius and Fresh discuss Melle Mel's comments about Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, and Eminem. Then they debate whether or not best-of lists are an attempt to keep New York hip-hop relevant. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion, and Confucius Reads the News. The post Stop It Melle Mel! appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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58:51

SXSW Stories

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2023/03/06

Confucius and Fresh talk to Jordan Cummings, one of the founders of HennyThing ATX, a festival which will be in Austin on March 18th, 2023. Then Confucius and Fresh tell their favorite SXSW stories from years past. Plus HIp-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News. The post SXSW Stories appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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58:08

All Are Welcome

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2023/02/26

Fresh and Confucius try to dispel the myth that native Austinites don't celebrate artists who aren't from here. They also talk about how few dedicated spaces there are for hip-hop in Austin. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion, and Confucius Reads the News. The post All Are Welcome appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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1:04:21

SXSBreaks is Back!

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2023/02/20

The Breaks talk about why Cardi B has stayed relevant, and reveal the lineup for SXSBreaks, the SXSW showcase featuring Austin's best hip-hop and R&B Acts. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion, and Confucius Reads the News. The post SXSBreaks is Back! appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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1:00:43

Grammys So Black

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2023/02/13

Confucius and Fresh Interview Austin hip-hop artist Vintage Jay about his upcoming album and his other projects. Then they discuss the recent Grammy Awards, which featured a celebration of 50 years of hip-hop. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News. The post Grammys So Black appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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46:33

Wait Your Turn

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2023/01/30

Fresh and Confucius discuss the idea that people in the Austin music scene are owed opportunities. then, inspired by Justin Bieber's recent 200 million dollar sale of his catalog, they talk about why artists might sell their stake in their work. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News. The post Wait Your Turn appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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57:20

Advice for Austin Artists

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2023/01/23

This week Fresh and Confucius get real about what they think artists in the city should do. They talk about the importance of music videos, and when artists should try to start performing outside of Austin. Plus, they celebrate Love Austin Music Month by playing an interview with J Soulja from ACLfest. The post Advice for Austin Artists appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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38:52

A Love Letter to Austin Blogs

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2023/01/16

Confucius and Fresh discuss Dez Bryant's statement that Drake made Houston rap famous, and talk about how excited they are about the new batch of hip-hop platforms in Austin, TX. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News. The post A Love Letter to Austin Blogs appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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1:13:57

6 Years of The Breaks!

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2023/01/09

Confucius and Fresh celebrate The Breaks' 6th anniversary by telling the story of the show's origin and talking about their proudest moments from the last 6 years. Then they talk about why women are pulling ahead in Austin's hip-hop scene. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion, and Confucius Reads the News. The post 6 Years of The Breaks! appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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1:01:54

Merry Listmas!

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2022/12/19

It's the last Breaks podcast of 2022! To celebrate, Confucius and Fresh debate the importance of end-of-the-year lists and discuss their hopes and predictions for 2023. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion, and Confucius Reads the News. The post Merry Listmas! appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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1:04:56

Let’s Hear it for the Ladies of ATX

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2022/12/12

Confucius and Fresh talk about why women are ruling Austin's R&B scene, and discuss why Spotify is winning the streaming wars. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion, and more! The post Let’s Hear it for the Ladies of ATX appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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42:10

Where’d the Groups Go???

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2022/12/05

After watching Xscape perform at the Soul Train Awards, Fresh and Confucius try to figure out why there aren't R&B Groups anymore. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News. The post Where’d the Groups Go??? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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57:51

Nas, Clickbait, and Relevance

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2022/11/21

The fellas start with a two-parter inspired by 21 Savage’s recent comments on Nas; how much of it is embedded in clickbait culture and past that, what really is relevance in hip-hop? Hip-Hop Facts covers a ton of chance connections: From Babyface, Whitney Houston, and Dr. Dre to Nas and DJ Envy, DJ Toomp and […] The post Nas, Clickbait, and Relevance appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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1:05:46

Grow Up Drake!

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2022/11/14

After the release of the Drake and 21 Savage collaboration, "Her Loss," Fresh and Confucius try and figure out if Drake is outgrowing his subject matter. They also talk about anti-semitic comments by Kyrie Irving and Kanye and explore the issue of black ownership. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion, Confucius Reads the News and more! The post Grow Up Drake! appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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1:11:50

Rest in Power, Takeoff

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2022/11/07

In this relatively somber episode of The Breaks, Fresh and Confucius reflect on the untimely passing of Migos co-founder Takeoff. But a bigger, two-part discussion lies behind all the fond memories. What does this mean for the longevity of hip-hop artists and why are white people so quick to scapegoat the genre when tragedy strikes? […] The post Rest in Power, Takeoff appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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