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Do ATX Rap Shows Make Money? Aug 21, 2023

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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 You’ll learn Hip-Hop Facts about who gave Missy Elliot her “Misdemeanor” nickname, who signed Queen Latifah to her first record deal, how Method Man’s “All I Need” Remix featuring Mary J. Blige came to be, and more.

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ATX Hip-Hop vs. the Media Aug 14, 2023

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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. You’ll learn Hip-Hop Facts about the connection between Angie Lopez and Biggie’s “Ten Crack Commandments,” who signed 98 Degrees to Motown…

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Jump On It! Jul 30, 2023

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Confucius and Fresh talk to Austin Hip-Hop artist and activist NOOK Turner about Jump On It Week, July 30-August 6th. Then they discuss what support looks like for black endeavors in Austin. You’ll learn Hip-Hop Facts about how Bun-B feels about Jay-Z using his bars in 99 Problems, How DJ Screw’s mom inspired him to sell mix tapes, what happened when Sinéad O’Connor featured MC Lyte on a song…

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RDC World talks Dream Con Jul 24, 2023

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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, was the original artist on “Shawty,” the real reason Ice Cube left NWA…

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Grace Sorenson Speaks! Jul 17, 2023

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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. They also discuss a comment Kee from Austin’s Wave Tribe made on Fresh’s show New Fresh City show — the idea…

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Why Leave Austin? Jul 10, 2023

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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 brief marriage to Amber Rose…

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Shout Out to the Women Jul 03, 2023

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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. You’ll learn Hip-Hop Facts about what R&B girl group passed on the Britney Spears hit “Baby One More Time,” the time Lloyd Banks almost signed with Kanye’s “Good Music” label, what Case is really saying at the end of “Missing You” and more.

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No Austin Without Us Jun 25, 2023

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Confucius and Fresh talk to Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone about DAWA, the Black Live Music Fund, and the Sonik Frootz showcase at Antone’s. You’ll learn Hip-Hop Facts about how ODB made it on Pras’ song “Ghetto Superstar,” the weird way Montel Jordan got signed to Def Jam, how Erykah Badu’s song “Honey” became a single, and more. Fresh states the Unpopular Opinion that Lil Wayne’s “A Milli” is a…

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Crew Love Jun 18, 2023

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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. You’ll learn Hip-Hop Facts about Steve-o’s run-in with Raekwon, which apparel brand was the first to be…

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Culture Wars of Austin Jun 12, 2023

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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. You’ll learn Hip-Hop Facts about how Rihanna’s ANTI was almost produced by Travis Scott, what superhero Janet Jackson almost played, who Janet’s “Let’s Wait a While” was really about, and more. Fresh states the Unpopular Opinion that…

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