Fresh does the show solo as he talks about Adam22’s place in media, Kendrick Lamar’s long-awaited response to Drake, Hip-Hop Facts, and an Unpopular Opinion on “selling out”.
Joe Budden
Revamping 6th Street/Snarling Nikki
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”.
Grammys So Black
Confucius and Fresh Interview Austin hip-hop artist Vintage Jay about his upcoming album and his other projects. Then they discuss the recent Grammy Awards, which featured a celebration of 50 years of hip-hop.
You’ll learn Hip-Hop Facts about the connection between Kanye’s song “Big Brother” and Prince, how Jay-Z ended up on Joe Budden’s “Pump it Up” Remix, why 50 Cent once played the Delco Center in Austin, and more.
Fresh states the Unpopular Opinion that concerts, as we know them, may be winding down.
Confucius talks about the upcoming Super Bowl, Biden’s State of the Union address and the recent ice storm in Austin in Confucius Reads the News.
All About Samples
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!
- Fresh states the Unpopular Opinion that Frank Ocean’s cover of the Isely Brothers of “At Your Best (You Are Love)” is better than Aaliyah’s cover of the same song.
- In his Confucius Reads the News segment, Confucius talks about Cardi B’s recent legal win, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement announcement, the recent SWAT raid on NBA Youngboy’s house, and more!
You can hear the latest full broadcast of The Breaks Saturday night show.
Dipset Debacle
This week on The Breaks:
- Confucius and Fresh discuss the latest Tekashi 6ix9ine related drama between 21 Savage and Wack 100.
- Both hosts talk about Tyler the Creator’s most recent interview with Laura Styles on Hot 97.
- In this week’s installment of “Hip-Hop facts” you’ll learn interesting things about Jim Jones’ “Summer in Miami,” Tupac’s “Hit Em Up,” Jaydakiss, The Joe Budden podcast, Nas and more.
- Confucius and Fresh share their thoughts on the latest Verzuz battle between Dipset and the Lox.
You can hear the latest full broadcast of The Breaks Saturday night show.
Go Off Mariah!
This week on The Breaks:
- Fresh is still out, so Confucius talks about the recent rumors that Mariah Carey exploded at a meeting at Roc Nation that included Jay-Z.
- Confucius talks about Kat Williams’ take on cancel culture.
- In this week’s installment of Random Hip-Hop Facts you’ll learn interesting tibits about Usher, Ludacris, Drake, Jay-Z, and Mariah Carey.
- In his Confucius Says segment, Confucius encourages listeners to put themselves in other people’s shoes and lean into empathy.
Listen to the latest full broadcast of The Breaks Saturday night show.
Legacy, Legacy, Legacy
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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DaBaby: Right or Wrong?
This week on The Breaks:
- Hosts Confucius and Fresh discuss whether DaBaby was right to have his crew jump a concert promoter who shorted him.
- Both hosts explain why they feel documentaries like “Surviving R. Kelly – Part II: The Reckoning” are necessary to amplify the voices of people of color who have been victims of sexual assault.
- Fresh tells us why he’s not ashamed to be labeled “Industry” in his Unpopular Opinion.
- Both hosts discuss their feelings about the recent crop of podcasts hosted by hip-hop artists like Joe Budden and T. I.
- Confucius encourages Austin hip-hop artists to bring their most professional, high energy selves to their live shows in his Confucius Says segment.
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