Music is a force that motivates and connects people, and DJ Know1 has been doing just that for more than 20 years. He rose from Director of Urban Music at WKSR (Kent State University) to opening for The Roots, The Foreign Exchange and DJ Spinna. Know1 has held down residencies in Cleveland, Columbus, and New York City. His "Legacy of J Dilla" mix cd was a best seller at the legendary Fat Beats Records (NYC) in 2006, and his "Best of Boot Camp Clik" mix cd was featured in The Source Magazine in February 2007. Know1 was also host of "Fat Beats Live" on EastVillageRadio.com from 2008-2011.