{"id":12454,"date":"2012-03-01T04:03:21","date_gmt":"2012-03-01T04:03:21","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-15T11:49:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T11:49:24","slug":"hip-hop-dj-k-sly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asiancemagazine.com\/?p=12454","title":{"rendered":"Hip Hop DJ K-Sly"},"content":{"rendered":"

Born as Kathy Taylor, in Seoul, Korea to a Korean mother and Caucasian father, she is the eldest of four children.<\/strong> Kathy is a Los Angeles native with an Army child upbringing which brought her to attend Kansas State University; where she graduated with a B.A. in Sociology. During that time, she pledged Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a historical and nationally recognized socially conscious organization.<\/p>\n

Kathy Taylor, stage name DJ K-Sly, is one of the most highly regarded, leading DJs and accomplished hosts.<\/strong> She is the first in her class; the first renowned Asian female DJ and radio host in the world. She has cemented a footprint in the entertainment industry, not only as a woman, personality, and DJ, but as a voice for the people.<\/p>\n

DJ K-Sly is the world\u2019s first renowned Asian female DJ and radio host. She has earned mass popularity because of her signature voice and mixing style. K-Sly established herself as one of the nation\u2019s top on-air personalities during her time at 100.3 The Beat, was co-host and DJ of the internationally-syndicated television show Dance 360 and was announcer and DJ for Steve Harvey\u2019s Big Time. She also maintains a non-stop DJ schedule, playing international festivals, clubs and major events year round.<\/p>\n

Based in Los Angeles, Kathy spins throughout Hollywood, U.S. and overseas. Fans and promoters know her as the shinobi; in any situation, for any demographic, at any given time. Kathy is sponsored by the leaders in sound, Monster Products, Drinkwel nutrition, and is a proud member of Violator DJs.<\/p>\n

On TV, she survived 6 of 7 rounds and was the only female standing during BET\u2019s \u201cMaster of the Mix;” the first nationally televised DJ competition. It was judged by Kid Capri, Vikter Duplaix, Amber Rose, and hosted by music producer, Just Blaze.<\/p>\n

BET brings together top notch DJs from across America to determine who\u2019s number one on Season 2 of Master of the Mix. Judges, Kid Capri, Amber Rose, Vikter Duplaix and host Just Blaze oversee DJ battles around the world with the winner receiving $250,000 and being crowned Master of the Mix.<\/p>\n

Being in the spotlight has given Kathy the opportunity to interview some of the most influential entertainers of yesterday and today. The list includes artists: Jay-Z, Kanye West, Mary J. Blige, Beyonce, 50 Cent, Chris Brown, Sheila E., the late Rick James, and actors: Will Smith, Jada Pinkett, Tommy Lee Jones, Peter Facinelli, Jaime Pressly, to name a few.<\/p>\n

ASIANCE: Favorite song right now?<\/h3>\n

DJ K-Sly:<\/b> M83 “Midnight City”<\/p>\n