DJ Kwest_on

Name: DJ Kwest_on

From: Chicago, IL

Residencies: Too busy fi dat.

Show Times: Tueasdays:  Hip Hop Relief 6pm-8pm / Thursday Mixshow 6pm-8pm

Like many musicians and DJ’s, DJ “?” /Kwest_on was influenced by various musicians and styles of music throughout his life.  “?” has two cousins, Tim Harper and Phat Mike, who DJ and have been distinct representatives in the field of DJ’ing.  After watching the movie “Juice” with his mother, she suggested “?” consider DJ’ing as a hobby.  As a result, “?” contacted his cousin, Tim Harper, to teach him the craft.  Soon after, he began playing music by making tapes and cd’s for friends.  Quickly people began to acknowledge him as a DJ and requested mix tapes and cd’s, ranging from Hip Hop to various forms of House music, on a regular basis.  This lead to “?” becoming one of the most requested DJ’s for college events throughout Chicago and parts of Illinois .  His success in the college market catapulted him into the Chicago nightlife where for years “?” has played for various ethnic groups.  Diverse audiences continue to be “?” ‘s preference.  In addition to consistently playing in Chicago ’s nightlife, “?” has traveled to various cities to perform as well as working as the opening DJ for various acts such as Jill Scott and Run DMC.  Presently “?” continues to contribute to the more diverse/eclectic aspect of Chicago ’s nightlife as well as the more mainstream aspects.

P.S.  To Rebel 1… Rick Ross, no.  Kimbo Slice… HELL NO.  LOL.