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RANK	SCORE ?	GENRE	LOCATION
155931	0	Hip Hop	Los Angeles, US

"Listen! That's what we're taught growing up...to listen," - "DJ K~SLY"

"DJ K~Sly" (Kathleen Yoon-Taylor) is a journalist for music. The unique, multi-genre equipped DJ has experience and diversity on her belt. She earned popularity and respect early on while riding the radio waves.

She was the fun-loving feisty voice in Los Angeles on her evening show with Eric Cubeechee on 100.3 The Beat (Radio One), which featured her 1 most-listened to radio entertainment column, "The Sleazy Report." Prior to The Beat, "K~SLY" was Atlanta's sweetheart on WHTA (HOT 107.9) with co-host rapper, Ludacris (Def Jam).

"K~SLY" expressed, "It was a blessing to work with someone as determined and motivating as Chris [Ludacris]. I learned a lot."

Additionally, she did a brief stint in Las Vegas KVEG (97.5) with a midday slot. "K~SLY" has been touted as the little girl with the big voice which is a far cry from her classical piano training and musical background. Don't be fooled by her pretty smile, this girl can rock any party, better than most of her male counterparts.

Currently, you can hear "K~SLY" on Sprint Mobile Radio's "The Ten Spot." "DJ K~SLY" is traveling worldwide and gaining much deserved recognition. She brought 2008 in with fire at the new Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. She is also the official DJ for Universal Republic recording group, Candy Hill and returned from Seoul, Korea with Candy Hill after deejaying for several clubs and the Candy Hill/Ciara concert 2007.

She made a cameo in rapper Mims' video, "Like This." She appeared on CBS "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" spinning for Rich Boy's performance of "Throw Some D's" featuring producer, Polow Da Don.

As a DJ, "K~SLY" took Hollywood by storm, spinning at the hottest clubs, premieres, and events in L.A. and around the country. Deejaying at the world renowned "Beau Rivage Casino/Resort" in Mississippi, to Hawaii to a Scion Yacht Party, she is fast becoming an ambassador for music lovers around the world.

Her resume includes spinning at events for clients like J. Lo's Swimwear, Twista, G-Unit, and NBA All-Star Week. "K~SLY" was the DJ / announcer for Steve Harvey Big Time, and resident DJ / cohost for the internationally syndicated hit TV show, Dance 360. "K~SLY" has been featured on BET's Style, Rap City, MTV's Direct EFX, FOX's On Air and Oxygen Channel and also in numerous publications including, Entertainment Weekly, XXL, Complex, and Audrey Magazine. She has also been a celebrity guest chef for Project-by-Project on BRAVO's Top Chef 2. She is featured in the "Scarface" video game as an assassin.

"K~SLY" has been a motivational speaker for Rolling Out Magazine's "Entrepreneurial Success" seminar and for H.O.P.E. Worldwide's "Positive Choice" program, and hosted actor/singer, Tyrese's Watts Day, also the Asian Hip Hop Summit. This driven woman even hosted a national radio show for Nissan's Electric Moyo which aired in all the top 10 U.S. markets.

"K~SLY" attended Kansas State University where she graduated with a B.A. in Sociology. While attending KSU, she volunteered and got her start on the college radio station, KSDB (91.9). She also pledged Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a socially conscious organization.

While "K~SLY" is dedicated to her career, she shares it with a passion for promoting youth and community service. She is extremely active in encouraging youths to vote by speaking at several colleges and events. Regularly, she appears at schools throughout the greater Los Angeles area. She believes that youth issues are neglected, and in helping the youth, they may gain a better understanding of their place in society to become productive citizens. She is currently developing a scholarship for young teen mothers who desire to attend college, and also an "AntiRacism" essay contest. "DJ K~SLY": a multi-faceted artist. Keep your eye on "K~SLY". She is one that is not to be missed!