Confucius and Fresh talk about the implications of Drake’s latest lawsuit, what to expect from Austin hip-hop and R&B going into 2025, and an Unpopular Opinion on the status of regional hip-hop.
Pimp C
BLK ODYSSY Interview
Confucius and Fresh sit down with August 2021 KUTX Artist of the Month BLK ODYSSY to talk about their newly released album 1-800 Fantasy before setting the stage for an upcoming series on beefs.
What was the worst period in hip-hop?
Confucius and Fresh contemplate what Hip-Hop’s worst era was before moving onto a modern existential debate over the importance of record certifications, plus an Unpopular Opinion on Lil Keke’s impact on Houston rap and beyond.
Stop It Melle Mel!
Confucius and Fresh discuss Melle Mel’s comments about Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, and Eminem. Then they debate whether or not best-of lists are an attempt to keep New York hip-hop relevant.
You’ll hear a special “What If?” version of Hip-Hop Facts where they ask what would have happened to Method Man’s debut album if RZA’s basement hadn’t flooded, what if Pimp C hadn’t gone to jail, and more.
Fresh states the Unpopular Opinion that Melle Mel was right that Kendrick Lamar being named as one of the greatest rappers of all time is a bit premature.
Confucius talks about how US music retail revenue is up, the House’s investigation of Twitter, Tucker Carlson’s real feelings about Donald Trump, and more in Confucius Reads the News.
Top 5 Hip-Hop Songs
This week on The Breaks:
- Confucius and Fresh list their Top 5 Hip-Hop songs of all time.
- the hosts discuss the TV show BMF and talk about the positive influence 50 Cent is having as a television producer at Starz.
- In this week’s installment of Hip-Hop Facts you’ll learn interesting things about Method Man and ODB, 50 Cent and Young Buck, Kendrick Lamar, Biggie’s song “Sky’s the Limit,” and Pimp C.
- Fresh states the Unpopular Opinion that there is no best Hip-Hop record of 2021.
- Confucius encourages listeners to let go of the idea that they can save the world in his Confucius Says segment.
You can hear the latest full broadcast of The Breaks Saturday night show.
OG Ron C Speaks
This week on the Breaks:
- Confucius and Fresh talk to legendary Houston DJ OG Ron C. He reached out to them after they spoke on his comments about DJ Screw on on The Donnie Houston podcast. He also talks about his early days as co-founder of Swishahouse and tells a hilarious story about Pimp C.
- In this week’s installment of Hip-Hop Facts you’ll learn interesting tidbits about the origins of Paul Wall and Chamillionaire, UGK’s song International Players Anthem, how Bun B met Drake, the rise of Swishahouse and more.
- In his Unpopular Opinion Fresh boldly states that Wale is one of the greatest rappers of our generation.
- In his Confucius Says segment Confucius encourages people to keep their ego in check.
You can hear the latest full broadcast of The Breaks Saturday night show.
Ashanti vs Keyshia Cole
On this episode of The Breaks:
- Hosts Confucius and Fresh talk about the upcoming Verzuz battle between Ashanti and Keyshia Cole on Saturday, December 12th.
- In this week’s installment of Random Hip-Hop Facts both hosts celebrate Jay-Z’s December 4th birthday with some fun facts about their favorite rapper
- Fresh suggests that if people want clout, they need to earn it in this week’s Unpopular Opinion.
- In his Confucius Says segment, Confucius tells listeners that if you give someone advice, and they don’t follow it, you should just let it go.
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Happy Birthday Jay-Z
This week on The Breaks:
- Confucius and Fresh give listeners little known facts about Jay-Z for his 50th birthday & explore the connection between Hov and the late Pimp C.
- The guys discuss whether there’s some underlining tension between Toronto stars The Weeknd and PARTYNEXTDOOR.
- Austin based Harry Edohoukwa comes in for an interview and performance live in Studio 1A.
- Fresh explains that while Hip Hop culture is indeed Black culture, but that doesn’t mean that only Black people can appreciate and participate the genre, for his Unpopular Opinion.
- Confucius talks about the between admiration and idolization, while naming some of his idols on his Confucius Says segment.
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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.