Anthony
R.I.P. K-Swift
Jul 22, 2008
Will, heart and faith, are all of the traits that this female, Baltimore native, ascertained, in order to excel in a male dominated, hustle-minded, fast paced industry.
Khia Edgerton a.k.a “Club Queen K-Swift” was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland on October 19,1978. Growing up, she had many influences to help drive her into what some might say is a successful music career and others her destiny. Her influences were Cocoa Channel and Jazzy Joyce along with her father who had an immense passion for music.
K-Swift began DJing at the age of 11, and became not only Baltimore’s only female DJ, but she’s also the only female Mix Show Coordinator in the country!
Her desires to become a professional, well-known DJ were met with numerous obstacles. She received a lot of skepticism from males, but she never let that phase her. Her formula for brushing off all the haters was to just do her own thing and stay focused. Long hours spent working to enhance her DJ skills paid off.
At the age of 18, she was offered an internship at Radio One of Baltimore, 92Q Jams. From this point on, her will, faith, and formula quickly began to turn her dream into a reality. That same year she began producing shows for the station, the first being the “Mark Young Show,” followed by the “Neke @ Night Show.”
Two years later, her impressive and consistent performance as an intern landed her a job with 92Q, where she officially became the first female DJ on the “Q”. She began DJing for a show that she and on-air personality, Neke produced, which was called "Ladies Night." That show was a big hit, shortly afterwards she was offered an on air personality position. After becoming an on-air personality, she then was presented with an opportunity to mix for the “Big Phat Morning Show”. Benefiting from that opportunity and growing as a DJ, she held this position for two years. She then decided to continue to expand her horizons, as she switched from part time to full time. Once she became a full time DJ she began taking over the night show from 6-10 on the “Q” with her co-host Reggie Reg. To no one’s surprise the show became the number one night show in Baltimore. Oh, and it doesn’t stop there, she just doesn’t stop. As changes were being made at the station she remained as the late night DJ, now with co-host Squirrel Wyde, which is currently the number one night show in Baltimore.
K-Swift played at all the hottest clubs and parties in Baltimore. Her fan base is beyond celebrity status. She mixes for all the high school parties as well as in the mall for Downtown Locker Room a popular urban retailer of footwear, apparel, and music.
Working at the “Q” opened numerous doors for K-Swift. She‘s a member of the hottest DJ’s in the country known as the “Violator All Star DJ’s,” as well as the all female squad “MURDA MAMIS.”
Her expertise as a DJ is only one dimension of this three-dimensional career woman. She was also the proud owner of her own graphics, production and management company “Club Queen Entertainment.” She did this all while simultaneously selling her own mix tapes on her website and in stores across the United States. In addition to all those hats that she wears, she’s also the ONLY female Record Pool Director in Baltimore for Direct Drive Record Pool.
K-Swift was unstoppable. She was unique and unpredictable. She always brought the hottest and latest music, not only did she bring hype to the party through her mixing skills, but her aggressive voice on the mike boosts the entire experience. Her love for what she does along with her caring and outgoing personality has taken her to the top. There was so much more out there that she wanted to pursue. One of her many goals were to go on tour with a major artist, and excel at being an entrepreneur. K-Swift is definitely a woman that music industry and the city of B-More will miss.
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