The Breaks

Kobe

This week on The Breaks:

Confucius and Fresh discuss the internet’s reaction to CBS reporter Gayle King asking WNBA star Lisa Leslie about the sexual assault accusation against her friend and mentor Kobe Bryant.
Both hosts lament the downfall of Nicki Minaj in the wake of her latest social media battle with her ex-boyfriend Meek Mill.
They express their thoughts on Billie Eilish’s recent comments about rappers “lying” in their music.

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This week on The Breaks, Fresh sits down with KUTX’s Artist of the Month Eimaral Sol to talk about her journey from Killeen to Austin via Houston. They also discuss the inspiration behind her music, her thoughts about The Grammys and her takes on the Austin Chronicle Music Poll and Austin music scene.

This week’s Local Song of the Week is “Numb” by Jay Wile.

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Grammys! Grammys! Grammys!

This week on The Breaks:

Hosts Confucius and Fresh discuss the controversy at the Recording Academy, and explain why they think the Grammys are no longer culturally relevant.
They talk about DaBaby’s recent run-in with a hotel valet.
In his Unpopular Opinion Fresh acknowledges that even though the Grammys aren’t culturally relevant, the Grammy’s still matter to a lot of artists and that’s okay.
Both hosts talk about Meek Mill’s Grammy weekend run-in with his ex Nicki Minaj.
The local song of the week is “Greenthumb” by Eimaral Sol.

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Shaggy shoots down Rihanna

This week on The Breaks

Hosts Confucius and Fresh discuss how they feel about Shaggy turning down the opportunity to be on Rihanna’s new record after he was asked to audition.
They talk about the reaction too Boosie Badazz wearing a Kappa sweater to an NBA game
Austin Artist J Soulja, creator of The Smokeout Concert Series, joins the Breaks for an interview.
In his Unpopular Opinion, Fresh tells us why he’s sick of people saying that Black Leaders can’t be entertainers or athletes.
Confucius shares his 2020 goals for The Breaks.

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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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All Things Drake

This week on The Breaks:

Hosts Confucius and Fresh discuss Drake’s interview on the Rap Radar podcast where he talks about his reaction to the Pusha T diss track “The Story of Adidon.”
They talk about Keyshia Cole’s reaction to the O.T. Genasis song “Cuz” which is a parody of her song “Love.”
Austin rapper Flyboy Kane joins Confucius and Fresh in the studio for an interview.
Fresh’s Unpopular Opinion is that industry plants don’t actually exist.
Confucius encourages everyone, especially people who are interested in Austin’s Urban Music scene, to understand the power of consistency in his Confucius Says segment.

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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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Megan Thee Stallion & The Grammys

This week on The Breaks:

In his Unpopular Opinion segment, Fresh explains why he thinks Megan Thee Stallion wasn’t nominated for a Grammy in the “Best New Artist” category.
Confucius and Fresh talk to Austin’s Eazy Boi about his new record “Griffin,” fatherhood and his thoughts on the city’s hip-hop scene.
Confucius implores people to stop complaining about how there’s no good music being made today in his Confucius Says segment.
Confucius and Fresh interview the organizers of the Down South Love – Black Friday Show Texas Hip Hop Showcase. The show which features acts like Milkweed, Vontay Galaxy and DJ Confucius Jones, will be from 7pm – 1 am at Come and Take It Live.

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Omarion & Pettiness

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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Dr. Dre is the GOAT

This Week on The Breaks:

Confucius and Fresh explore all the reasons that Dr. Dre is the greatest producer of all time.
Both hosts discourage people from dismissing new music as not “Real” Hip-hop or “Real” R&B.
They interview Austin artist Mike Melinoe about his new record “Clajidu,” why he moved to Austin from Detroit and his perspective on the Austin music scene.
Both hosts discuss their theories on why hip-hop and Black culture speak to so many people around the world.
Fresh’s Unpopular Opinion is that Frank Ocean hasn’t done enough musically to warrant his fans booing Drake offstage at Camp Flog Gnaw.
Confucius wants people on the internet to stop shaming others for liking things that are popular in his Confucius Says segment.

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Texas Standard: November 4, 2019

Julian stays in, but Beto says bye bye: a shakeup among democrats in the race for the White House. We’ll look at why and what it adds up to. Also, Patrick Svitek of the Texas Tribune with more on a Texas departure from the presidential race. And two Texas republicans weigh in on the GOP’s Texas sized problem heading into 2020. Plus oil prices falling, can Texas retain its crown as energy king? A new energy mix may help it do just that. All of that and then some today on the Texas Standard:

This Song: Jake Lloyd

Austin Artist Jake Lloyd has been making a name for himself by producing music that mixes R&B, hip-hop, soul, rock, and reggae. Listen as he describes how hearing Tony! Toni! Tone!’s “Let’s Get Down” as a kid made him realize that he wanted to be a musician. Also, he talks about what it’s like to be working as an artist in Austin’s burgeoning hip-hop and R&B scene.

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