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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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1:14:35

Rolling Stone’s “200 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All...

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2022/06/13

Confucius and Fresh react to Rolling Stone‘s “200 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time” and inspired by 21 Savage, discuss the prospect of getting money and fame in a lower class community without inviting a RICO case or having your neighborhood turn your back on you. You’ll hear Hip-Hop Facts about Yo! MTV Raps, the soundtrack […] The post Rolling Stone’s “200 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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1:05:07

Mo’Nique vs DL

The Breaks – KUTX ·

2022/06/06

Confucius and Fresh discuss the recent conflict between Mo'Nique and DL Hughley, and talk about the golden age of streetball and the AND1 mixtapes. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion, and Confucius Reads the News! The post Mo’Nique vs DL appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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47:43

Are Rap Lyrics Evidence?

The Breaks – KUTX ·

2022/05/30

Fresh and Confucius talk about the recent arrests of Young Thug and Gunna, and discuss whether rap lyrics should be used as evidence. They also debate whether N.O.R.E was right when he called out artists who give more respect to big-name interviewers than they do to interviewers from the culture. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News! The post Are Rap Lyrics Evidence? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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1:09:57

The Breaks: Celebrating DJ Screw w/Lance Scott Walker

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2022/05/23

Confucius and Fresh talk to Lance Scott Walker about his new book DJ Screw: A Life in Slow Revolution. Plus Hip-Hop facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News! The post The Breaks: Celebrating DJ Screw w/Lance Scott Walker appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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57:29

The Return of Kendrick

The Breaks – KUTX ·

2022/05/16

Fresh and Confucius talk about the release of Kendrick Lamar's latest album, and Young Thug's recent arrest and racketeering charges. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion, and Confucius Reads the News. The post The Return of Kendrick appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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1:01:46

Attack on Dave

The Breaks – KUTX ·

2022/05/09

Confucius and Fresh discuss the recent incident at a Dave Chappelle show where a fan jumped on stage and attacked him and muse on the recent nominations to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion, and more! The post Attack on Dave appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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1:05:27

Who Shot Megan?

The Breaks – KUTX ·

2022/05/02

Confucius and Fresh talk about the online controversy surrounding a Lil Durk impersonator and Tekashi 6ix9ine and discuss their thoughts about Megan Thee Stallion's interview with Gayle King. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion, and Confucius Reads the News. The post Who Shot Megan? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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55:49

Rest in Power DJ Kay Slay

The Breaks – KUTX ·

2022/04/25

Fresh and Confucius celebrate the life of DJ Kay Slay, and debate whether Future really is the best rapper alive. Plus, Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion, and Confucius Reads the News! The post Rest in Power DJ Kay Slay appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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49:56

Tales of Jay-Z

The Breaks – KUTX ·

2022/04/18

Confucius and Fresh talk about how important Hot 97's Summer Jam was to the culture in the pre-internet era, and discuss whether the West Coast has fully gotten its due as a rap coast. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News! The post Tales of Jay-Z appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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59:54

Grammy Time

The Breaks – KUTX ·

2022/04/11

Fresh and Confucius talk about the 2022 Grammy Awards and discuss T.I.'s recent run in with another comedian at a comedy. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Says. The post Grammy Time appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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49:39

The Slap!

The Breaks – KUTX ·

2022/04/04

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. The post The Slap! appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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40:52

Ladies Night

The Breaks – KUTX ·

2022/03/28

Confucius and Fresh are focusing on women in hip-hop and R&B this week! They talk about Latto's recent statement that a male rapper wanted to exchange sex for a feature on her upcoming record and about how Da Brat's influence in hip-hop is underrated. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News. The post Ladies Night appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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33:59

Chaining Day

The Breaks – KUTX ·

2022/03/14

This week on The Breaks Fresh and Confucius discuss Dame Dash's claim that the only valid Roc-a-fella chains are the ones that he's given out + Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News. The post Chaining Day appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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54:44

Jeen-Yuhs

The Breaks – KUTX ·

2022/03/07

Confucius and Fresh discuss the Kanye West documentary "Jeen-Yuhs" and talk about The Game's comments about Kanye and Dr. Dre. Plus you'll hear Hip-Hop facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News. The post Jeen-Yuhs appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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1:01:02

The Return of SXSW

The Breaks – KUTX ·

2022/02/28

Confucius and Fresh talk about the return of in-person SXSW. They debate whether bloggers like DJ Akademiks are actually journalists + Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News! The post The Return of SXSW appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:32

Fight in the Bowling Alley!

The Breaks – KUTX ·

2022/02/14

Confucius and Fresh discuss DaBaby's recent fight with DaniLeigh's brother in a bowling alley, and debate when being braggadocious in hip-hop goes from okay to corny + Hip-Hop facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News! The post Fight in the Bowling Alley! appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:32

RiRi is Prego!

The Breaks – KUTX ·

2022/02/07

This week on The Breaks Confucius and Fresh discuss the importance of owning the things you create and talk through Nicki Minaj's run-in with City Girls. They tell you Hip-Hop Facts about the beat to Camp Lo's "Luchini AKA This is It," the truth behind the title of Drake's hit "Marvin's Room," how a person gets a Roc-A-Fella chain and more. The post RiRi is Prego! appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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46:34

All About Samples

The Breaks – KUTX ·

2022/01/31

This week on The Breaks Confucius and Fresh take a deep dive into samples and hip-hop. You'll hear about the samples in MC Hammer's "U Can't Touch This," Big Krit's first two albums, Joe Budden's "Pump it Up," Sisqo's "Thong Song," Puff Daddy's "Been Around the Word," Vanilla Ice's "Ice Ice Baby," Jay-Z's "Hard Knock Life," Biggie Small's "Juicy," and more! The post All About Samples appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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57:55

Confucius Talks Depression

The Breaks – KUTX ·

2022/01/24

In this episode of The Breaks, Confucius opens up about his experiences with depression and talks about the importance of mental health with Fresh. The hosts also celebrate Freddie Gibbs' recent success and explain why they wish he would chill out a little bit. + Don't miss Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Says! The post Confucius Talks Depression appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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48:37

5 Years of The Breaks

The Breaks – KUTX ·

2022/01/10

This week on The Breaks: The Breaks celebrate the 5th Anniversary of their radio show on KUTX 98.9 Confucius and Fresh discuss the greatest beef of all time — the one between Elmo and Zoe’s pet rock, Rocco Both hosts look back on the last five years of The Breaks radio show. In this week’s […] The post 5 Years of The Breaks appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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