Off the Cuff: With Dez and Zane

We had a full house on this episode with the group D3M. D3M is a genre bending group with influences from metal, punk, and R&B. This group of young artists are making waves in the Portland music scene and produce music that is constantly evolving. Keep your eyes on D3M. They are high energy, and have so many exciting projects in the works.

DDwili is a hip hop artist, show host of Bars over Bars, and a promoter in Portland, OR. His songs have a funk and jazz feel to them, with a unique flow. DDwili. We are excited to see his ideas come to life, and to see his influence on the local music scene.

This week on Off the Cuff Dez and Zane have the pleasure of talking with Swiggle Mandela about the Portland music scene. Swiggle Mandela is a local rapper, actor, and all around artist who has been putting out music since middle school. He has made a name for himself by putting in the work, with his unique lyrics and his energetic performances. Swiggle has recently put out a clothing line and has some exciting new projects coming up, so make sure you are keeping up with him!

Wassla is a rapper from the Portland area who started as a poet and was encouraged to make music using his poems. Wassla takes inspiration from his indigenous culture and from his difficulties with mental health. Wassla hopes to create music that helps others who suffer from depression.

VNPRT is a DJ, event producer, and community catalyst who curates spaces for the community to incubate and grow. VNPRT explains his DJ process and teaches tells us about his upcoming projects, which includes producing new music! 

Kult Krimes brings a very unique style to Portland music. He pushes the limits with his creativity, and his music flirts with many genres from industrial hip-hop, to pop, and really everything in between. His music videos are visual eye candy, and his music overall is thought provoking and he seems to create outside of the box.

Jimbo has spent a lot of time in the Portland music scene. He does everything from making beats to interviewing artists. Jimbo has recently had success with his show "Cross the Street." He talks with us about all of his projects and how he got to where he is now.

Long time musician and skilled freestyle rapper A' Revolution talks with us about live performances, and Sypher Saturdays which showcases true freestyle talent.