The Breaks – KUTX

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?...

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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...

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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...

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 fir...

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 St...

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 -- Podcas...

This week on The Breaks: Confucius and Fresh interview Austin’s DJ Hella Yella about his career and his new radio show on KAZI 88.7. In this week’s installment of Hip-Hop Facts you’ll learn interesting things about video director Ralph McDaniels, who  Ludacris’ co-host was in his early radio days, why Ice Cube wasn’t allowed to […] The post DJ Hella Yella Speaks...

This week on The Breaks: Confucius and Fresh talk to artist and producer TROY NōKA about his new record, “Grab the Will,” what it’s like to work with artists like Frank Ocean and Chris Brown and how he helped Doja Cat on her rise to fame. On this week’s installment of Hip-Hop Facts, you’ll learn interesting […] The post TROY NōKA Speaks appeared first on KUT &...

On this episode of The Breaks You’ll hear Confucius and Fresh’s interview with Austin artist and entrepreneur J Soulja. In this week’s installment of  Hip Hop Facts, you’ll learn interesting tidbits about Wu-Tang Clan’s beef with Hot 97, how T.I. got Young Dro on the Grand Hustle label, how Kanye West hooked up with Jamie […] The post J Soulja Speaks! appeared f...

This week on the Breaks: You’ll hear Confucius and Fresh’s interview with legendary producer DJ Burn One who’s worked with artists like Gucci Mane, Freddie Gibbs and T.I. In this week’s installment of Hip Hop Facts you’ll learn interesting things about how old Teddy Riley was when he produced Dougie E. Fresh’s “The Show,” Juvenile’s […] T...

This week on The Breaks: Confucius and Fresh list their Top 5 Hip-Hop songs of all time. the hosts discuss the TV show BMF and talk about the positive influence 50 Cent is having as a television producer at Starz. In this week’s installment of Hip-Hop Facts you’ll learn interesting things about Method Man and […] The post Top 5 Hip-Hop Songs appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studi...

This week on the Breaks: Confucius and Fresh talk to legendary Houston DJ OG Ron C.  He reached out to them after they spoke on his comments about DJ Screw on on The Donnie Houston podcast. He also talks about his early days as co-founder of Swishahouse and tells a hilarious story about Pimp C. […] The post OG Ron C Speaks appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

This week on The Breaks: Confucius is out so Fresh talks about the proposed boxing match between Freddie Gibbs and Dr. Umar Johnson. Fresh explores his thoughts about Rory and Mal, formerly of the Joe Budden podcast, getting a deal for $10 million dollars to start their own podcast. In this week’s installment of Hip-Hop […] The post Freddie Gibbs vs Dr. Umar? appeared first on KUT &amp...