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.