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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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47:52

How do we feel about Jay-Z

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2024/12/16

Confucius and Fresh talk about the recent rape allegations against Jay-Z. Plus they try and figure out why rap songs are getting shorter. The post How do we feel about Jay-Z appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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44:45

Is Drake going to be okay?

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2024/12/09

Confucius and Fresh talk about the implications of Drake’s latest lawsuit, what to expect from Austin hip-hop and R&B going into 2025, and an Unpopular Opinion on the status of regional hip-hop.The post Is Drake going to be okay? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:57

What happened to R&B?

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2024/11/25

Confucius and Fresh talk about the evolution of R&B’s character over the decades, hip hop and drug usage, and an Unpopular Opinion on Drake’s potential to “fall off”.The post What happened to R&B? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:39

Who benefits more from the marriage: Jay-Z or Beyoncé?

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2024/11/18

Confucius and Fresh weigh who gains the most from their industry relationships: Jay-Z or Beyoncé and Young Thug or Gunna, plus an Unpopular Opinion on the future of white rappers. The post Who benefits more from the marriage: Jay-Z or Beyoncé? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:41

Do celebrities respect Austin?

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2024/11/11

Inspired by a recent visit from T.I., Confucius and Fresh talk about how celebrities treat Austin before moving onto the role of Black celebrities in politics and an Unpopular Opinion on 50 Cent. The post Do celebrities respect Austin? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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45:50

Has GloRilla overtaken Cardi B as hip-hop’s “it girl”?

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2024/11/04

Confucius and Fresh confer on GloRilla’s growing popularity, check the pulse on Austin’s hip-hop scene, and predict the state of Drill music’s foreseeable future. The post Has GloRilla overtaken Cardi B as hip-hop’s “it girl”? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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58:20

Been There 3 Interview

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2024/10/28

Confucius and Fresh are joined by DAWA/Riders Against the Storm’s Chaka and Been There cofounder Aaron Brown to discuss Been There 3: A Party to Support Our Unhoused Neighbors happening November 2nd at Radio East to benefit The Other Ones Foundation. Hear that, a chat on the relationship between hip-hop and Halloween, and an Unpopular […]The post Been There 3 Interview appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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49:57

The Gumbo SmackDown!

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2024/10/21

Confucius and Fresh cover both sides of the upcoming Gumbo SmackDown on October 26th through interviews with WWE Hall-of-Famer Mark Henry and Whip My Soul co-founders Antonio & Tia Echols. Hear that and an Unpopular Opinion on BET Hip-Hop Awards choice of venue in this episode. The post The Gumbo SmackDown! appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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49:30

Does Hip-Hop beget violence?

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2024/10/14

Confucius and Fresh follow up their Rap Beef series with discussions on hip-hop and violence, Jaguar Wright’s allegations against Jay-Z and Beyoncé, and Logic’s intrinsic objective merits as a lyricist. The post Does Hip-Hop beget violence? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Rap Beef Episode III: Revenge of the South

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2024/10/07

On the finale of the fellas’ series on rap beefs, Confucius and Fresh head to the south for rows in Texas, Florida, and Louisiana from the late ’80s through the ’00s. The post Rap Beef Episode III: Revenge of the South appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Rap Beef Episode II: Attack of the West

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2024/09/30

Confucius and Fresh explore some of the biggest rivalries in the history of West Coast Rap.The post Rap Beef Episode II: Attack of the West appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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57:13

Rap Beef Episode I: The East Coast Menace

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2024/09/23

Confucius and Fresh dive into the first episode of their series on rap beefs by tackling some of the most pivotal rivalries the East Coast ever had to offer. The post Rap Beef Episode I: The East Coast Menace appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Thee Phantom Interview

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2024/09/16

Confucius and Fresh talk with Jeffrey McNeill of Thee Phanton and Illharmonic Orchestra ahead of an Austin appearance, do a little more prep leading up to the series on beefs, and unwrap an Unpopular Opinion on Vivica A. Fox’s stardom. The post Thee Phantom Interview appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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LARA’ Interview

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2024/09/09

Austin R&B singer LARA’ joins Confucius and Fresh in conversation on her new album Luvology and her upcoming tour with Rapsody. Then the fellas weigh why R&B isn’t as profitable as hip-hop and Meek Mill’s status as a top tier rapper. The post LARA’ Interview appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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BLK ODYSSY Interview

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2024/09/02

Confucius and Fresh sit down with August 2021 KUTX Artist of the Month BLK ODYSSY to talk about their newly released album 1-800 Fantasy before setting the stage for an upcoming series on beefs.The post BLK ODYSSY Interview appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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1:14:16

Sitting Down with SaulPaul

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2024/08/19

Confucius and Fresh kick things off by catching up with Austin-based Grammy nominee SaulPaul ahead of his next album Speak Hope, Sing Joy: Change Maker Music for Kids, out August 30th. Afterwards the fellas chat about the authenticity of Atlanta’s ian and navigate an Unpopular Opinion surrounding Kendrick Lamar and Nipsey Hussle.The post Sitting Down with SaulPaul appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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What’s Up with Drake’s Big Dump?

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2024/08/12

The discussion kicks off with Drake’s massive data dump before moving onto a debate about the dysfunctional state of Fugees and an Unpopular Opinion on rappers billing themselves as “artists”. The post What’s Up with Drake’s Big Dump? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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What was the worst period in hip-hop?

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2024/07/29

Confucius and Fresh contemplate what Hip-Hop’s worst era was before moving onto a modern existential debate over the importance of record certifications, plus an Unpopular Opinion on Lil Keke’s impact on Houston rap and beyond.The post What was the worst period in hip-hop? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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1:05:24

What’s next for The Breaks?

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2024/07/22

Confucius and Fresh reminisce on their journey so far over the past eight years and what to expect next before dissecting what makes LL Cool J such a significant figure in hip-hop history, plus an Unpopular Opinion on Drake’s status as a so called “culture vulture”.The post What’s next for The Breaks? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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46:21

What’s going on with Cash Money?

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2024/07/15

Inspired by the recent “Cash Money Reunion” at Essence Music Fest, Confucius and Fresh break down what’s going on behind the scenes with the legendary record label, not to mention an Unpopular Opinion about rappers signing to other rappers.The post What’s going on with Cash Money? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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