This week on The Breaks

• Hosts Confucius and Fresh discuss Ice Cube’s decision to work with the Trump campaign on the “Platinum Plan” for Black America
• Both hosts continue their discussion from the last episode about the lack of rap at this year’s virtual ACLfest. They state that even if no national hip-hop acts agreed to allow their performances to be aired,  the organizers could have looked to Austin’s local rap scene to have some hip-hop on the bill.
• In his Unpopular Opinion, Fresh implores listeners to do their research when it comes to getting involved in politics.
• In his Confucius Says Segment Confucius encourages people to remember that life is short, and they shouldn’t involve themselves unnecessarily in other people’s problems.

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This week on The Breaks:

• Confucius and Fresh share their thoughts on the glaring lack of hip-hop acts on the virtual Austin City Limit Festival Lineup.
• Both hosts debate whether or not Gucci Mane is the greatest A&R rep in recent hip-hop history.
• Fresh and Confucius express their surprise at learning that Big Sean’s first advance from Kanye after signing to G.O.O.D. Music was $15,000.
• In his Unpopular Opinion, Fresh  argues that Sauce Walka does not get enough credit.
• In his Confucius Says segment, both Confucius and Fresh implore everyone listening to go out and VOTE!

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This week on The Breaks

• Hosts Confucius and Fresh talk about the absurdity of Tory Lanez new record “Daystar” where he denies shooting Megan the Thee Stallion in the foot.
• Both hosts talk about their love for Outkast’s record “Aquemini” after the 22nd anniversary of its release on September 29th.
• In his Unpopular Opinion, Fresh states that the best rap album if 2020 is “The Price of Tea in China” by Boldy James.
• With the election less than 30 days away Confucius stresses the importance of voting in his Confucius Says segment.

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This week on The Breaks

• • Confucius and Fresh talk about Kanye’s quest to regain control of his masters, and explain why they’re skeptical about his appeals to other artists for support.
  • Both hosts talk about how surprised they were to hear that Outkast had considered making a mixtape for DJ Drama’s mixtape series Gangsta Grillz and discuss why they think it might not have happened.
  • Confucius and Fresh discuss how and why music tastes change.
  • In his Unpopular Opinion, Fresh states that Austin radio is in a very, very good place.
  • In his Confucius Says segment, Confucius encourages people to keep those they don’t like from living rent-free in their heads.

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This week on The Breaks:

• Confucius and Fresh discuss what the poor sales of Tekashi 6ix 9ine’s latest record, Tattletales, means for his career.
• The hosts debate whether Jay-Z’s billionaire status is okay because of his place in the culture.
• Confucius and Fresh talk about the intersection of hip-hop and branding, especially as it relates to Travis Scott’s partnership with McDonalds.
• Fresh argues that the Drake Stimulus Package is not as important as everyone thinks it is in his Unpopular Opinion.
• Confucius states that in order to grow together, people need to focus first on their own individual growth.

Be sure to Watch Summer Jam 2020 featuring performances by Mike Melinoe, J Soulja, Vintage Jay, TEDDYTHELEGACY & Chief Cleopatra.

You can watch Summer Jam 2020 Thursday, September 17th at 7pm on KUTX.org

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