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Jermaine Dupri vs. Dr. Dre / The Neptunes vs. Three 6 Mafia Apr 08, 2024

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Tough calls all around when it comes to ranking these heavyweights! And is radio dead? Maybe just the commercial kind…Hear that plus Hip-Hop Facts and the latest news in this episode. The full transcript of this episode of The Breaks is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website. The transcript is also available as subtitles or captions on some podcast apps.

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The Drake-Future Feud / Sex Appeal Apr 01, 2024

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Confucius and Fresh cover the latest rap beef before weighing the importance of sex appeal in the modern era. Hear that, Hip-Hop Facts, Confucius Reads the News, and an Unpopular Opinion on industry politics. The full transcript of this episode of The Breaks is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website. The transcript is also available as subtitles or captions on some podcast apps.

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Start Submitting Music / Another Dame Dash? Mar 25, 2024

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With another SXSBreaks in the bag, Confucius and Fresh recommend submitting your stuff for next year’s consideration sooner rather than later. Does hip-hop need another Damon Dash and how much does talent account for success in the current generation? See what the fellas have to say in the latest. The full transcript of this episode of The Breaks is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website.

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SXSW Plans / The Hard Early ’00s Mar 11, 2024

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Find out what Confucius, Fresh, and KUTX have coming up for SXSW and decide whether or not Nelly’s first three albums came up in the “hardest’ era. And in between Hip-Hop Facts and Confucius Reads the News, feathers get ruffled with Fresh’s Unpopular Opinion around the recent wave of women in rap. The full transcript of this episode of The Breaks is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website.

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Act II: Album of the Year? / Rappers in Politics Mar 04, 2024

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Will Beyoncé’s upcoming Act II score the Queen her first “Album of the Year” Grammy? What role should rappers play in political discussions? And does Houston need to share more of its legacy with the rest of Texas’ hip-hop hubs? Find out what Confucius and Fresh have to say in this latest episode. The full transcript of this episode of The Breaks is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website.

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Officially the Best Radio Show Feb 26, 2024

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After so many consecutive nominations, Confucius and Fresh reflect on their first ever ‘Best Radio Show’ Austin Music Award before discussing why longtime Austinites are jaded to good opportunities. And in between Hip-Hop Facts and Confucius Reads the News, Fresh dishes a particularly Unpopular Opinion on why the music industry actually doesn’t need to change. The full transcript of this episode…

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The GOAT Rap Album / SXSBreaks 2024 Feb 19, 2024

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What’s the greatest rap album of all time? Confucius and Fresh weigh options before revealing this year’s SXSBreaks lineup. Also, Fresh’s Unpopular Opinion makes a compelling point about how extensive familiarity with a city’s culture diminishes interest in its scene. The full transcript of this episode of The Breaks is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website. The transcript is also available…

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The 2024 Grammys / Professional DMs Feb 12, 2024

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Confucius and Fresh recap their likes and dislikes of The Grammys and break down how to best approach them for music consideration. You’ll hear some great Hip-Hop Facts, fun takes when Confucius Reads the News, and an Unpopular Opinion about the impact of media inspired by the 2005 film Havoc. The full transcript of this episode of The Breaks is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website.

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Revamping 6th Street/Snarling Nikki Feb 05, 2024

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Think 6th Street could use a couple tweaks? Confucius and Fresh do too! They also couldn’t resist a chance to chime in on the Nicki Minaj/Megan Thee Stallion situation. Hip Hop Facts and Confucius Reads the News are both in fine form this week, as is Fresh’s Unpopular Opinion for Austin’s prospects as a “Texas rap city”. The full transcript of this episode of The Breaks is available on the KUT &

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Is J. Cole this generation’s Nas? Jan 29, 2024

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In commemoration of J. Cole’s 39th birthday, Confucius and Fresh make a compelling argument for why Cole is the Nas of this generation. And if you’re a music manager or thinking of hiring one, the fellas also lay out the cornerstones of competence in Austin. Get that, an Unpopular Opinion about the impact of streaming on viewer experience, and of course Hip-Hop Facts plus Confucius Reads the news…

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