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April 3, 2023

Speech Talks

By: Elizabeth McQueen

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Confucius and Fresh talk to Speech from Arrested Development about the Grammys, the song Tennessee, and why Speech always felt hip-hop should be the number-one genre in the world. The band just played the Urban Cultural Fest in Austin. Then the hosts discuss the importance of live performance in hip-hop.

You’ll learn Hip-Hop Facts about the origin of the movie “Drumline,” how many sounds Mannie Fresh used to make the early Cash Money beats, how De La Soul might be on a version of “Scenario,” and more.

Fresh and Confucius debate Fresh’s Unpopular Opinion from last week that people have been too hard on the tv show Friends.

Confucius talks about the recent school shooting in Nashville, Disney’s strategy to go around Ron Desantis and more in Confucius Reads the News,

 

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June 5, 2023

Smarter, Not Harder

This week’s edition of The Breaks responds to allegations about 2Pac’s role in the aftermath of the infamous Quad Studios shooting, before breaking down why smarter, even in the hustle culture of hip-hop, is always a better approach than harder. Hip Hop Facts feature little known tidbits like the reason Cypress Hill is banned from SNL, […]

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May 28, 2023

Do Austin Artists Deserve Opening Slots

Fresh and Confucius talk about whether more touring shows should feel obligated to put Austin artists on their bills. And they debate the importance of deep cuts on albums. You’ll learn Hip-Hop Facts about the story behind Ginuwine’s “Same Ol’ G,” why Aaliya’s “Come Over” almost didn’t happen, what record Tina Turner holds, and more. […]

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May 22, 2023

Make Rap Fun Again

Confucius and Fresh talk about the disappearance of dance from hip-hop. Then they try to answer the question,” Is rap bad for race relations?” You’ll learn Hip-Hop Facts about the song Tupac played for his friend after he shot two off-duty police officers,  how Biggie got the “Big Poppa” beat, and the truth about LL […]

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May 15, 2023

Hey Mama

Confucius and Fresh shout out to all the Mamas for Mother’s Day. They discuss Rory and Mal’s conversation about colorism’s role in Ice Spice’s career. Then they talk about Fresh’s new show on Austin Music TV called New Fresh City. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News.

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May 8, 2023

Time > Money

Confucius and Fresh discuss Swizz Beatz recent comment that for him, time is more important than money. Then they discuss whether being a public figure makes dating more complicated. Plus Hip-Hop Facts, Unpopular Opinion, and Confucius Reads the News.

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May 1, 2023

Will AI Change Hip-Hop?

Confucius and Fresh discuss whether or not AI is poised to change the music industry. Then they talk about the racism of cancel culture. Plus Hip-Hop News, Unpopular Opinion and Confucius Reads the News

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