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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.

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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.

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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.

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Confucius and Fresh discuss why some artists are so selfish and delusional. Then they try and nail down what makes an album a "classic." Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News.

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Confucius and Fresh debate whether Outkast and Wu-Tang are still relevant to hip-hop culture. Then they discuss the phenomenon of people in Austin music faking it until they make it. You’ll learn Hip-Hop Facts about how J. Cole almost got signed to G-Unit, why Lil Wayne didn’t curse on his first record, how MF Doom […]

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Fresh and Confucius debate which one of them is the better music fan. Then Confucius tries to convince listeners that deep down, Fresh thinks he's from Harlem, New York. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News.

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Confucius and Fresh talk about the current state of the Austin R&B and rap scene. They also talk about whether radio is still important and what needs to change for it to stay relevant. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News.

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Confucius and Fresh talk about the importance of hip-hop podcasts. Then they discuss Diddy and Mary J Blige's recent conversation about who killed R&B. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News.

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This week Confucius and Fresh talk about the decline of the hip-hop magazine and discuss whether video vixens are still a thing. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion, and Confucius Reads the News.

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Inspired by an onstage outburst at a recent Wiz Khalifa concert, Confucius & Fresh kick off this edition of The Breaks by reexamining the once-central role of the DJ in the context of contemporary hip-hop. This week’s Hip-Hop Facts packs tidbits on 50 Cent’s “How to Rob”, Tupac’s relationship with Suge Knight, Akon’s use of onstage […]

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Aside from folks like firefighters, etc., is being a rapper one of the most disproportionately dangerous lines of work? Confucius & Fresh compare the plights of Waka Flocka Flame and Nipsey Hussle to illustrate how the perils of disrespect. The fellas respond to a Rolling Stone article on the rise of emo rap as the “fastest growing […]

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Confucius and Fresh talk about the connection between hip-hop and comedy. Then, inspired by the success of Saucy Santana, they discuss whether hip-hop is ready for an openly gay rapper. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News!

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Inspired by Akademiks comments about certain rappers' behavior at Michael Rubin's white party,  Confucius and Fresh discuss hip-hop's fascination with billionaires and crime lords. Then they talk about whether today's rap lyrics are more dangerous than they were in the past.

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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.

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Confucius and Fresh discuss why people love rap beefs so much. Then they break down what factors might play into artists not living up to the hype surrounding them. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News.

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After hearing Candace Owen's comments about Jay-Z on DJ Akademiks' podcast, Fresh and Confucius debate whether or not we should expect rappers to live life the way they encourage their fans to live. Then both hosts celebrate becoming members of the organization that puts on the Grammys - the Recording Academy! Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion, and Confucius Reads the News.

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Does the act of Beyonce and Drake putting their feet into the house music pool hurt the momentum of hip hop? Confucius & Fresh discuss the implications and ramifications of that argument, then react to Chris Brown’s comment that hip-hop’s dominance has made R&B obsolete. Confucius’ Hip Hop Facts include an interaction between Omar Epps […]

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In the first segment of this episode, Confucius and Fresh interview comedians Rochelle Genivive Clinton, Dasharae, Daniel West, and Jordan McDonald. For Hip Hop Facts Fresh talks about Nick Cannon’s pre-Wildin’ Out backing by Will Smith, the myth that Naughty By Nature’s Treach left a reptilian surprise for Tommy Boy Records CEO Tom Silverman, and DJ […]

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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 […]

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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Confucius and Fresh break away from the routine chatter for a two-part guest appearance: Shxwnfresh & THEBROSFRESH in Studio 1A ahead of a Stubb’s show on Friday, August 30th and an interview with Staten Island’s Chey. Hear all that plus an Unpopular Opinion on Heavy D this week.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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”.

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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 […]

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This week on the Breaks: Confucius and Fresh were out at the Austin City Limits Festival for weekend 2.  You’ll hear their interviews with Austin artists Mike Melinoe and Sheila, recorded live at the ACLfest Bonus Tracks stage. In this week’s installment of Hip-Hop Facts, you’ll hear about the surprising connection between Megan Thee Stallion […]

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This week on The Breaks: Confucius and Fresh talk about their plans for the Austin City Limits Music Festival. You can catch them on October 8th on the Bonus Tracks Stage at 12:30pm. The hosts talk about what the future may hold for NBA Youngboy after his album Sincerely, Kentrell, knocked Drakes Certified Lover Boy out of the top spot on […]

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