The Breaks – KUTX

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. The post Hip-Hop’s Golden Age? appeared...

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. The post Did Capitalism Kill Hip-Hop? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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. The post United We Stand? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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. The post Hot Boys and Girls appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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. The post ATX Hip-Hop vs. the Media appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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. The post Jump On It! appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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, […] The post RDC World talks Dream Con appeared first on...

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. The post Grace Sorenson Speaks! appe...

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 […] The post Why Leave Austin...

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. The post Shout Out to the Women appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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. The post No Austin Without Us appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Confucius and Fresh interview Austin comedian Jordan McDonald about his comedy, the scene in Austin and his upcoming show "The Wonderful Unixorn Experience" at Rozco's Comedy Club on June 23rd. Then, inspired by BET's competition,  they debate which hip-hop crew is the greatest of all time. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News. The post Crew Love appeared first on KUT...

Confucius and Fresh discuss why hip-hop and R&B don't get the respect they deserve in Austin. Then they talk about the most important albums of the last 10 years. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion, and Confucius Reads the News. The post Culture Wars of Austin appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

This week’s edition of The Breaks responds to allegations about 2Pac’s role in the aftermath of the infamous Quad Studios shooting, before breaking down why smarter, even in the hustle culture of hip-hop, is always a better approach than harder. Hip Hop Facts feature little known tidbits like the reason Cypress Hill is banned from SNL, […] The post Smarter, Not Harder appeared fi...

Fresh and Confucius talk about whether more touring shows should feel obligated to put Austin artists on their bills. And they debate the importance of deep cuts on albums. You’ll learn Hip-Hop Facts about the story behind Ginuwine’s “Same Ol’ G,” why Aaliya’s “Come Over” almost didn’t happen, what record Tina Turner holds, and more. […]...

Confucius and Fresh talk about the disappearance of dance from hip-hop. Then they try to answer the question,” Is rap bad for race relations?” You’ll learn Hip-Hop Facts about the song Tupac played for his friend after he shot two off-duty police officers,  how Biggie got the “Big Poppa” beat, and the truth about LL […] The post Make Rap Fun Again appeared first...

Confucius and Fresh shout out to all the Mamas for Mother's Day. They discuss Rory and Mal's conversation about colorism's role in Ice Spice's career. Then they talk about Fresh's new show on Austin Music TV called New Fresh City. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News. The post Hey Mama appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Confucius and Fresh discuss Swizz Beatz recent comment that for him, time is more important than money. Then they discuss whether being a public figure makes dating more complicated. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion, and Confucius Reads the News. The post Time > Money appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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 .

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...

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 Republica...

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...

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 firs...

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 .