K-Sly 
Kathleen "K-Sly" Taylor has followed a long and
winding road to the broadcast booth. She is a “journalist
for music,” For over two years now; she has been gaining
immense popularity and respect in the #2 music market. This
Los Angeles native currently is one half of the evening show
from 7pm-10pm on Radio One’s Los Angeles station, KKBT
(100.3) The Beat. The show features “The Sleazy Report”,
in which K-Sly informs eager ears of the latest gossip and
celebrity news. Prior to The Beat, K-Sly was Atlanta’s
homegirl on WHTA (HOT 97.5, now 107.9) with co-hosts, multi-platinum
recording artist, Ludacris (Def Jam South) and comedian, Poon
Daddy. Additionally, she did a brief stint in Las Vegas KVEG
(97.5) with a midday slot.
K-Sly
has been touted as the little Asian girl with the big voice.
This is a far cry from her classical piano training and musical
background. Her personality exudes through the airwaves and
into the likes of her listeners.
As
a DJ, K-Sly has taken Hollywood by storm. Simultaneously,
K-Sly can be found spinning at the hottest clubs, premieres,
and events in L.A. Her resume of parties includes, J.Lo’s
Swimwear Fashion Show 2004, Twista’s Platinum Party,
Lloyd Banks’ Album Release Party, NBA All Star Week
in Atlanta and L.A., and Alonzo Mourning's 7th and 8th Annual
Summer Groove Weekend in Miami.
She has been extremely active in encouraging youths to vote
in 2004 by speaking at several colleges and events. K-Sly
has hosted, (singer/actor) Tyrese's 3rd Annual Watts Day,
Asian Hip Hop Summit 2003, and, as a judge, for the 4th and
5th Annual Kollaboration Korean Talent Show. Also, she has
added her flavor to the Cal State LA and UCLA Welcome Back
to School Parties, Kappa Beach Weekends, and the Annual USC
vs. UCLA Rivalry Celebration. The lady mixer also rocked the
2004 All California College Student Graduation After Party.
This
energetic lady hosted a national radio show for Nissan’s
Electric Moyo that aired in all the top U.S. markets. She
has taped two MTV pilots, The Wade Robson Project and Your
Face or Mine. Plus, she was featured on the video for the
2004 hit song “I Like That” by R&B singer,
Houston. She was also in the singer’s Target commercial.
Presently, K-Sly is the resident DJ/co-host for a nationally
syndicated TV show, Dance 360 (Paramount/UPN) with actor/rapper,
Fredro Starr, and actor/comedian, Kel Mitchell. The program
airs twice a day and five days per week. She also is the DJ
and official announcer for the second season of the WB show,
“Steve Harvey’s Big Time” which currently
airs on Sundays.
Additionally,
K-Sly has appeared on FOX On-Air with Ryan Seacrest, BET Rap
City with Big Tigger, MTV Direct EFX, as well as, Oprah Winfrey’s
Oxygen Channel. She has released a Cornerstone Mixtape, as
well as, her own production, Sly as a Fox Part I and Sly as
a Fox: All Star Edition 2004. She has been featured in numerous
publications including, Rolling Out Magazine, Urban Network
Magazine, HITS, Emixshow DJ Magazine, Orange County Registrar,
Access Unlimited Import Magazine, Asia Pacific Arts Online
Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, along with several internet
magazines. K-Sly will be inside the pages of the December
issue of Audrey Fashion Magazine.
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. 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. |
