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Confucius and Fresh talk all things hip-hop.

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On this episode we recap our annual SXSW showcase SXBreaks and our overall experience with the revamped SXSW festival. We also discuss our thoughts on the Oscars winners from this past weekend. Hip-Hop Facts this week include facts about Teyana Taylo... more

On this episode we discuss who had the bigger impact on hip-hop, James Brown or Michael Jackson. We also talk about the difference, musically, in both Dallas and Houston and the emerging artists from both cities. Hip-Hop facts this week are about Bub... more

On this episode we are LIVE at Central Machine Works with a special episode featuring fellow KUT/KUTX personalities. Our first two segments we have Miles Bloxson (KUT) and Ryan Wen (KUTX) to discuss topics about the culture of hip-hop. For Hip-Hop Fa... more

On this episode we sit down with Louisiana artists TheBrosFresh and talk about their upcoming music and how is Austin treating them. We also discuss VladTV making tweets about Jay-Z to garner attention from the worse parts of the internet. Hip-Hop fa... more

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Recent Guests

The Bro's Fresh
Musical duo from Louisiana
Episode: Rockin’ With TheBrosFresh!
Kevin Solka
Representative from the LBJ Foundation and speaker about the Hip-Hop America exhibit
LBJ Foundation
Episode: Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit Interview
Geto Gala
An internationally known hip-hop duo from Austin
Episode: Pushing Austin City Limits w/ Geto Gala
Big Mike
Member of College of Hip-Hop Knowledge, representing Austin's hip-hop scene
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Episode: Austin Hip-Hop Heads To Australia!
Malik Baptiste
Grammy Award-winning producer and artist
Episode: Reinvention w/ Malik Baptiste
Chakeeta B
Musician and organizer of the Kinky Curly Coily Festival
Kinky Curly Coily Festival
Episode: Good Hair and Music In The ATX
Denzel Curry
Influential hip-hop artist known for his unique style and lyrical depth.
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Episode: 1 on 1 with Denzel Curry
Wes Denzel
An independent artist promoting his new EP 'Sorry About Last Night'
Episode: Stop Talking to Kanye (feat. Wes Denzel)
Brian Hobbs
A representative and organizer of SXSW
SXSW
Episode: Is SXSW Over? (feat. B. Hobbs of SXSW)

Hosts

Fresh
Co-host of The Breaks Podcast; has a recurring role as a host/voice on the show across many episodes
Confucius Jones
Co-host and producer who leads conversations and cultural commentary

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • Stop The New York Slander!

    As a lifelong New Yorker - y’all be killing me with the New York slander, lol. But I still love y’all. The show is awesome and as a hip hop lover, it’s much appreciated. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shaneek107
    United States6 years ago
  • Great show

    Always enjoy listening to the podcast. Wish I could listen on Sat nights to the show but my schedule doesn’t currently allow. Only thing that would improve the podcast for me is if more music was part of the format.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SGT-73
    United States6 years ago
  • KEEP IT COMING!

    For those in Austin TX that don’t know about this Saturday night gem on KUTX, please get near a radio and educate yourself ASAP. For those that live outside of Texas (bless your heart) and need to get schooled on hip-hop, here’s your best entry. Confucius and Fresh are fantastic DJs on a mission to raise up rap, hip-hop, and R&B, particularly of the local variety which is much needed here in our ever-gentrifying little city. (Not to mention they promote female artists too—how about that?!)

    I am... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VM Valadez
    United States6 years ago
  • Great Show

    Always entertaining

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheWorldOfDeuce
    United States6 years ago
  • Great show

    👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿✊🏿🌒

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ac78723
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners enjoy candid commentary on media, culture, and artist dynamics.
Audience values authentic hip-hop conversations with strong local context.
Overall positive sentiment toward community-building around hip-hop and local scenes.
Fans often praise the hosts for high energy and engaging conversation.
Listeners appreciate the hosts' deep dives into industry trends and artist stories.
The podcast is seen as thoughtful, informative, and entertaining by fans.
Sponsorship or guest opportunities should align with a culture-forward, music-loving audience.

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The Breaks LIVE!
Q: Why do you think music tailored for kids has disappeared?
The hosts believe that the current environment allows for more mature themes in music targeted at children, and with the rise of drill music and its real-life contexts, the music available doesn't cater to younger audiences as it once did.
Reinvention w/ Malik Baptiste
Q: What's next for Malik?
Malik mentions he will continue rolling out music for the rest of the year and has a project in the works for next year, which he has been conceptualizing since high school.
Reinvention w/ Malik Baptiste
Q: Can you talk about y'all's relationship?
Malik shares a strong creative collaboration with DZ Brown, considering him one of his favorite rappers and stating that they challenge each other artistically.
Project Pat Interview
Q: How has your faith helped you cope with losing people close to you?
God's peace has helped me during tough times, but you have to ask for it.
Project Pat Interview
Q: How do you feel about the statement that Texas is no longer considered the South?
Texas is absolutely the South, it's the dirtiest South.

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What is The Breaks – KUTX about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on hip-hop culture, history, and current scenes through lively two-host conversations. Fresh and Confucius Jones dissect everything from local Austin scenes to national artist dynamics, exploring how music, media, and culture shape the genre's evolution. Recent episodes highlight nostalgia for classic eras, independent artist journeys, and the intersection of music with broader social topics, including politics, technology, and community identity. The format blends personal memories, critique, and guest-driven stories, offering insider perspectives, deep dives into regional scenes, and a clear passion for authentic voices in hip-hop.

What stands out is the strong local connection (Austin-focused discussions, regional arti... more

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