The Breaks – KUTX

By KUT & KUTX Studios, Confucius and Fresh

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May 18, 2020Nelly vs Ludacris
This week on The Breaks Confucius and Fresh discuss:
The most recent Verzuz battle between Nelly and Ludacris
Their own verzuz style battle on Saturday, May 23rd at 8pm when they face off about which was a better year in hip-hop — 1998 or 1999. Watch on the Instagram on the @KUTX account or the @TheBreaksKUTX account.
How history was made when Doja Cat’s “Say So” remix featuring Nicki Minaj reached number one on the Billboard charts, and Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage” remix featuring Beyonce reached number two. This is the first time that four black female solo artists have held top two spots on the chart.
In his Unpopular Opinion, Fresh defends the Netflix show Black AF and tells us why he thinks the show’s critics are being too harsh.
In his Confucius Says segment, Confucius argues that the music industry in the United States and the Austin music scene in particular need to accept hip-hop and R&B as mainstream and not hold them to a higher standard than artists in other genres.
The Local Song of the Week is “Do You Mind” by Nayome
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The Breaks are on every Saturday 10pm-1am on KUTX 98.9.You can hear the latest full broadcast of The Breaks Saturday night show.
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43min
May 11, 2020Tekashi Breaks the Internet
This week on The Breaks Confucius and Fresh discuss:
Tekashi 6ix9ine’s return to music and social media after his time in jail.
The recent deaths of legendary producer Andre Harrell, rock n’ roll icon Little Richard and R&B singer Betty Wright
The Verzuz battle between Eryka Badu and Jill Scott
Their next Verzuz style battle for the better year in hip-hop — 1998 or 1999
In an Unpopular Opinion inspired by The Last Dance, Fresh argues that Michael Jordan’s first three championships were against weak teams.
In his Confucius Says segment, Confucius encourages people to celebrate their mothers not only on Mothers Day but every day.
This weeks Local Song of the Week is “Introvert” by CP Loony
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The Breaks are on every Saturday 10pm-1am on KUTX 98.9.Check out this video of the Breaks first IG verzuz battle about what was the better year in hip-hop 1996 or 1997.
Check out this playlist from that battle
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37min
May 04, 2020The Breaks: 1996 vs 1997
This week on The Breaks, Fresh and Confucius:
Talk about Megan Thee Stallion’s new Savage remix featuring Beyoncé.
Touch on Drake’s new record Dark Lane Demo Tapes.
Discuss their Instagram versuz battle between hip-hop of 1996 vs 1997.
In his Unpopular Opinion, Fresh defends 1997 as a better year for hip-hop than people give it credit for.
And in his Confucius Says segment, Confucius urges everyone to accept other people’s experiences even if you weren’t a part of them.
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31min
April 27, 2020Celebrating Friday
This week on The Breaks, Fresh and Confucius:
Talk about the successful battle between Teddy Riley vs Babyface and a potential battle between Dr. Dre and Diddy.
Discuss the recent conflict between French Montana and Young Thug over Montana’s comments about Kendrick Lamar.
Touch on the lasting impact of Friday on its 25 anniversary.
In his Unpopular Opinion, Fresh defends Drake’s first album Thank Me Later.
In his Confucius Says segment Confucius explains how love is not always enough to get us though the hard times.
This week’s local song of the week is “Happy Hour” by Mélat.
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45min
April 20, 2020The Breaks: Babyface vs Teddy Riley vs Technology
This week on The Breaks, Fresh and Confucius
Talk about the decrease in streaming during the pandemic and what it means for the music industry.
Touch on the continuing beat battles, including the technical difficulties in the battle between Babyface and Teddy Riley.
In his Unpopular Opinion, Fresh says that Diddy would smoke Jermaine Dupri in a beat battle and that Dr. Dre would beat, but not annihilate, Diddy in a beat battle.
Confucius reminds people to stick by their values especially in this time.
This week’s Local Song of the Week is TEMPLO by Angélica Rahe.
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44min
April 14, 2020The Breaks: The Weekend vs Usher + Tory Lanez
This week on The Breaks, Confucius and Fresh:
talk about the Weeknd’s comments about his influence on Usher’s track “Climax.”
discuss the difference between artists who came into their own during the era of physical album sales versus artists who came of age in the streaming era.
explore why Tory Lanez had so much popularity with “Quarantine Radio” but yet hasn’t comparable numbers with his new record “The New Toronto 3.”
break down the recent Beat Battle between RZA and Premiere, and explain why they are excited for the upcoming Beat Battle between Babyface and Teddy Riley on April 18th.
Fresh puts forth his Unpopular Opinion that “All American” is not a great TV show.
Confucius encourages people to be open to the lessons they are learning about themselves in quarantine.
This week’s Local Song of the Week is “ICU” by Kydd Jones.
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The Breaks are on every Saturday 10pm-1am on KUTX 98.9.
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40min
April 06, 2020The Breaks: Beat Battle Edition
This week on The Breaks, Fresh and Confucius
Talk about the recent live-streamed beat battles, including Mannie Fresh vs Scott Storch and Lil Jon vs T-Pain.
Touch on the cultural significance of Mannie Fresh.
Discuss the deep production credits of Lil Jon and T-Pain.
Address Tekashi 6ix9ine’s release from prison and speculate about how people will react.
In his Unpopular Opinion, Fresh defends Nas as a good beat selector.
Confucius reminds us that just because you’re sheltering in place, doesn’t mean that you have to transform yourself or learn a new skill — simply surviving right now is enough.
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37min
March 30, 2020The Breaks Shelter in Place
This week on The Breaks, Confucius and Fresh
Touch what it’s been life to sheltering in place due to COVID-19.
Discuss how these new circumstances are pushing artist to find creative ways to connect with fans.
Talk about the new Jay Electronica release “A Written Testimony.”
Chat about Slim Thug potentially brokering a truce between Trae tha Truth and Z-Ro.
In his Unpopular Opinion, Fresh reminds people to say inside because COVID-19 does not discriminate.
Confucius voices his frustration about non-billionaires defending billionaires for their small donations for COVID-19 relief.
This week’s local song of the week is “It’s All Good” by Paris Aryanna.
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35min
March 09, 2020Cancelled! SXSW vs COVID-19
This week on The Breaks:
Fresh talks about the City of Austin’s decision to cancel SXSW due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns and the longterm negative impacts it will have on the Austin economy, especially for the individuals and businesses that rely on the festival for a significant portion of their income. Plus, he tells us why he’s got no time for people who dismiss the impact it will have on the city
Fresh dives into the drama surrounding the release of Megan Thee Stallion’s new EP, “Suga.”
Austin artist Drint joins Confucius and Fresh in Studio 1A to play his song”Don’t Save Me,” and to talk about the making of his new EP of the same name.
In this week’s Unpopular Opinion, Fresh tells us how hardworking Austin musicians will continue to hustle regardless of whether SXSW happens or not
The Local Song of the Week is “Dismissed” by Shiela.
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31min
March 02, 2020What We Love About Female Rappers
This week on The Breaks:
Confucius and Fresh explain what they love about the latest wave of female rappers like Megan the Stallion and City Girls.
Both hosts talk about their frustration with Snoop Dogg’s episode of Red Table Talk, and express their disappointment with the negative energy people direct towards black women.
They explain why they don’t think the Coronavirus outbreak will cause South by Southwest to be cancelled.
They express their support for Waka Flocka Flame’s assertion that hip-hop is not dangerous.
In his “Confucius Says” segment, Confucius cautions against entitlement and encourages artists to put the work in if they want to get played in the Breaks.
This week’s Local Song of the Week is “Amplifiers” by Deezie Brown.
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The Breaks are on every Saturday 10pm-1am on KUTX 98.9.You can hear the latest full broadcast of The Breaks Saturday night show.
Hear the music from The Breaks played on their Saturday Night Hip-hop show

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33min

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