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Baltimore Hip-Hop legend Born King delivers Acquired Taste, an album that pairs his creative rhyme style with Baltimega's gritty beats to form a cohesive body of work that's ear candy for true Hip-Hop heads. Over Baltimega's immaculate production, Born King drops potent lyrical darts that showcase his wit on tracks like "Acquired Taste" and "Breaking Bread," while offering cautionary tales about materialism and street life on songs like "Liquor and Designer Fashion" and "Fly High With Me."

Acquired Taste is a worthy addition to the canon of classic albums that define the neo boom-bap genre. Fans of Roc Marciano, Griselda, and The Alchemist will feel at home, yet Born King stands apart with his original voice, style, and perspective.

Listen to Acquired Taste on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, or any streaming platform—and enjoy a sonic treat you won’t soon forget.

Fly High With Me

Villian Shit

Scheme and Plot

Bring It Back

Acquired Taste

Breaking Bread

Liquor and Designer Fashion

Gotta be honest.  This song is old, but I never put it out on any platforms.  I put it up here honestly just so I can listen to it up here, but the song is GOOD!!!  Honestly, one of my best.  Produced by the Keypusherz, and they produced a couple of hits from that time period (2010s).  I'm going to enjoy listening to this up here, and if you happen to come across this, I hope you do too.  I will be putting up new music, so if you like it, please come back.  Thank you!

Everyday Ridin (Produced by Keypusherz)

This song is pretty old, but it's a really good song and I like to listen to it, so I might as well listen to it up here.  I love this beat and I love this verse.  The song is short, but it GOES HARD.  I love this song and if you happen to hear it, I hope you like it.  I appreciate you.  There will be something new coming, so come on back.  If you're a musician I would love to hear what you got.

Im on it - (Prod by Keypusherz)

Born King is a rapper and artist known for his impactful albums since 2003. His music features powerful lyrics, abstract ideas, and uncompromising beats, earning critical acclaim within Baltimore's underground hip-hop scene.

In 2007, Born King released the notable album "Kradedis," which included two Baltimore anthems: "Blue Lights" and "A Better Way." "Blue Lights" received recognition from music critic Al Shipley for its critique of the Baltimore Police Department's surveillance cameras, appearing on Shipley's Government Names 5th Anniversary Retrospective list. Born King's music has been featured in various publications and mixshows, and he has performed extensively from the DMV to the Bronx through Streetlegal Entertainment and Wu-Tang Management.

In 2025, Born King continues his musical evolution with his latest album, "Acquired Taste," produced by Baltimega. This album presents a gritty, stream-of-consciousness style that resonates with hip-hop enthusiasts and offers creative surprises worth exploring.

Catch Born King's Music Talk Mondays series on YouTube, where he explores topics influencing hip-hop culture. Stay connected by following him across social media platforms and streaming services.

Hip Hop Head that loves old R&B and blues.  Love the Motown era, and even the artists that left and made some of the best music in history.  I love what the VA producers have managed to do, my having a unique East Coast sound.  I love creating melodies and I like keyboards and synths as well as sampling.  I have an OK singing voice so I’m gonna try my hand at writing and referencing.

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