DJ
K-SLY
Hip Hop
(LA)
Kathleen Taylor "DJ K-Sly" is a journalist for music. She gained popularity and respect on her evening show with Eric Cubeechee on 100.3 The Beat (Radio One) in Los Angeles, which featured her number 1 most-listened to radio entertainment column, "The Sleazy Report." Prior to The Beat, Kathleen was Atlanta's sweetheart on WHTA (HOT 107.9) with co-hosts rapper Ludacris (Def Jam) and comedian Poon Daddy (Hustle & Flow). Additionally, she did a brief stint in Las Vegas KVEG (97.5) with a mid-day slot. Kathleen 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.
Most recently, 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." Every Friday night, she can be seen twisting the turntables at THE LOGGIA (above The Highlands inside the Kodak Theatre).
As a DJ, Kathleen took Hollywood by storm, spinning at the hottest clubs, premieres, and events in L.A. Her resume includes spinning at events for clients like J. Lo's Swimwear, Twista, Lloyd Banks, and NBA All Star Week. K-Sly was the DJ / announcer for Steve Harvey Big Time, and resident DJ / co-host 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 to debut on BRAVO's Top Chef 2.
She is featured in the "Scarface" video game as an assassin. Kathleen 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.
Kathleen 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 Kathleen 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 "Anti-Racism" essay contest.
DJ K-Sly: a multi faceted artist… Keep your eye on K-Sly – She is one that is not to be missed!
