Austin hip-hop

Was it Worth it Wayne?

In this episode of The Breaks:

Hosts Confucius and Fresh talk about Lil Wayne’s recent legal troubles and wonder if the rapper regrets endorsing Donald Trump.
Both hosts talk about the upcoming Verzuz battle between E-40 and Too $hort.
In this weeks edition of “Random Hip-Hop facts,” Confucius and Fresh focus on Biz Markie and Lupe Fiasco, Twista and Spice 1.
Fresh states the Unpopular Opinion that the recent focus on white representation in hip-hop journalism actually discounts the many contributions of Black journalists.
In his Confucius Says segment, Confucius encourages people to give The Breaks the credit they deserve for elevating Austin’s hip-hop scene.

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Hosts Confucius and Fresh discuss Busta Rhymes desire have a Verzuz battle with T.I. and T.I’s consistent refusal to do so. Plus they discuss the upcoming Verzuz battle between T.I. and Jeezy.
Both hosts point out that no one from the Austin City Limits Festival has reached out to them about to talk about the lack of hip-hop on this year’s virtual ACLfest.
In his Unpopular Opinion, Fresh states that homecoming means much more in college than it does in high school, especially if you attend an HBCU.
In his Confucius Says segment, Confucius makes it clear that any artist accused of physical or sexual assault against a woman will no longer be supported by The Breaks

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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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This week on The Breaks:

Confucius and Fresh send their condolences to the family of local artist Chameleon Brenden Foster after his passing.
They also talk about how, although legacies are important, new artists don’t have to be aware of everyone who came before them in order to thrive in the Austin Music Scene.
They discuss why the allegations brought against Cardi B’s friend Star Brim might work against Cardi herself.
Confucius and Fresh reflect on Big Sean’s discussion with Joe Budden about stepping back from the spotlight for his mental health.
In his “Unpopular Opinion,” Fresh talks about letting humility take a backseat to self-promotion once in a while.
Confucius defends his social media presence in his “Confucius Says.”
This week’s local song of the week is INFRAR3D’s “Bag Baby.”

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This week on The Breaks:

Confucius and Fresh break down the backlash to the Forbes article on Rad and Wane from The Hakone Agency.
They discuss the history of the Austin hip-hop scene and how it’s hidden from most of the city.
In his “Unpopular Opinion,” Fresh talks about how people use the word “gentrification” too loosely.
Confucius encourages people to show empathy and consider context for stories in his “Confucius Says.”
This week’s local song of the week is Chief Cleopatra’s “Gangstas in Love.”

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This week on The Breaks:

Confucius explains why he’s a fan of Omarion’s pettiness towards Lil Fizz.
Confucius and Fresh discuss Lil Uzi Vert’s twitter rant about his record label, Generation Music Group.
Austin artist Jake Lloyd talks about his headlining show at Stubbs on December 7th and his views on being an urban artist in Austin, Texas.
Fresh explains why GoldLink’s comments on Mac Miller and the Grammys made him uninterested in supporting the artist.
Confucius asks people to let their successes be the narrative of their lives in his Confucius Says segment.

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