Acquired Taste

In this episode, we sit down with Portland’s own DJ Verbz, cofounder of The Thesis showcase, to talk about how the series has become a cornerstone for the city’s hip-hop community. He shares stories about booking talent, building culture, and why the showcase continues to matter for local artists. We also get into Damian Lillard performing after tough Blazers losses, unpack some thoughts on Young Thug being a hater, and revisit the legacy of Snoop Dogg’s Doggystyle.

All 4 of the Taste Boys are together, they all had UK albums this week , TYR33 ruins everything, video game soundtracks, Fortnite Rap stuff and more!

Fig & Andrew hold down the fort while Koda is away. The boys talk about solo efforts from rap group members, dig through some older fish songsm, J Cole's new single and more! Love what you hear? You can support our podcast by signing up for a free trial of Amazon Music Unlimited. Get access to millions of songs, including the latest hip-hop tracks, with no ads. Click the link below to start your free trial and support us at no extra cost to you: https://amzn.to/3yX4MZA The Antelope Fishermen are the largest active rap group in the world (until someone tells us we're not). Mostly based in Portland, Oregon, The Fish have a full in  house creative playground. The group boasts videographers, instrumentalists, producers, singers, rappers, graphic designers, and so much more. Founded by Detroit native Figure 8 and 4 friends, has now become an essential presence in the Portland music scene. Fans and critics often site the groups' expansive library of music, videos, podcasts, artwork and more. With over a hundreds of songs, thousands of hours of video, multiple active podcasts and a constant flow of innovative content, no one works harder than The Antelope Fishermen. Support Us On Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/TheAntelopeFishermen Support us On Bandcamp: https://theantelopefishermen.bandcamp.com/album/the-fish-tank Listen to us here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/72jjxXFItBVGIhXL94mvoz Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-antelope-fishermen/1521614701 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Fish-Tank-Explicit-Antelope-Fishermen/dp/B0CJFXPT65 Follow Us Here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theantelopefishermen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theantelopefishermen/

The boys sit down with Mic Crenshaw and discuss travel, working with international artists, his connections to The Antelope Fishermen, activism new music and more! Then we unfortunately discuss the new Will Smith album.Sub to Mic on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/user/globalfam@miccrenshaw on IG

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We play a new game, get interrupted by cats, discuss Biggie, a forgotten Koda feature, Latto is pregnant and more!

We learn of Nicki and Cardi's beef, Ned ruins our lives with a blink rank and is 42 Dugg annoying or dope?

Ellis is here! The boys talk butt surgery, Michael Che beef, Gang Starr's magnum opus, Young Thug's promo and more!

The boys talk about more valid podcasts, Sammy Hagar and Nickelback, Cardi B sales, a horrible list of best rappers, Critter's House of P.U.K.E, Woody Harrelson's father and much much more!

The boys talk about Dave Blunts, Warren G releasing Nate Dogg, Akon Divorce, Playboi Carti's weiner, Gorillaz, Eminem leaks, Cage the Elephant's debut and more!

This is a part of episode 59 of Acquired Taste.This week we sit down with DJ Zone, one of Portland’s most respected and versatile DJs, whose work has taken him from local clubs to international stages. Known for rocking crowds alongside artists like Aesop Rock, Macklemore, and more! Zone has built a reputation as both a turntable technician and a cultural staple in the Northwest hip-hop scene.In our conversation, we go deep into his journey — from his early days digging for records to becoming the go-to DJ for some of the biggest names in hip-hop. We talk craft, hustle, the Portland music community, and the lessons he’s learned from decades behind the decks.

This week we sit down with DJ Zone, one of Portland’s most respected and versatile DJs, whose work has taken him from local clubs to international stages. Known for rocking crowds alongside artists like Aesop Rock, Macklemore, and more! Zone has built a reputation as both a turntable technician and a cultural staple in the Northwest hip-hop scene.In our conversation, we go deep into his journey — from his early days digging for records to becoming the go-to DJ for some of the biggest names in hip-hop. We talk craft, hustle, the Portland music community, and the lessons he’s learned from decades behind the decks.Whether you’re a fan of hip-hop history, DJ culture, or just love hearing stories from people who live for the music, this episode is packed with gemThen find out if Ned like King Von's Welcome To O Block album!

The boys talk about TI, Clipse, Memphis Blink, Lil Nas X arrest, Asap Rocky is a liar, RIP Brent Hinds, Cardi B fans called?, BigXthaPlug arrest, Swiggle & Shoreline Mafia, Big CED, Life is Killing Me by Type O Negative, finally adding albums to the spin wheel and more!

The boys discuss The Alchemist and Roc Marciano's project, Ned can't pronounce the Migos, hip hop media platforms, Timmi Hendrixxx and more!

The boys are joined by Token in lieu of Ned, mourn BET award shows, Tyler loves Clipse, JID, Griselda Beef, indie artist Ian McConnel and their new "Fig & a Fish" release and more!

Jasey Cordeta and Ellis join us! We got GKMC for the album this week. Andrew has some strong opinions, Ned doesn't, 50 Cent's Hate, Uzi Vert the mob boss, Kid Cudi going J Cole and more!

Figs out. Tags in. The boys get crashed, Koda cant pronounce rappers, tons of in the news disses, we should listen to Bone Thugs, Ready Or Not SWAT sim, Jay Mellow and more!

Fig did some digging and found out an update on their earlier story, Tyler's coming, narrating albums, Boldy James & Nicholas Kraven, Andrew does Spottle, Andrew gets a cabinet position, Dame is back and so much more!

Our first in-person all together episode recorded at Zeb's studio Momentum! We talk Let God Sort Em Out, best albums we've had on the pod, celebrating our birthday, Big Sean's Ab's, we blow (on) each other, and more on our first in person episode!

We got to talk to legned Stevie Stone and our sister, Angel just released her debut single through Ahdasee Records, "Fire", Label collab album, the creative process, independent labels, Portland, Strange Music & Ruthless Records, making music from pain, live shows and so much more!