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A Dj who would rather play some real shit than simply entertain you Laffy Taffy lapping fucks! Undergound East Coast, if left to my own devices-mixed, blended and backspun the old fashioned way! Remember when Djs used to take the time to put together a creative set? Build and maintain a vibe? Hit you with that shit that you would never have thought to mix with the last record and didn't expect to hear that night but is banging as fuck? That's me, bitches!!!
Since first touching down on WKSR (Kent State University) in 1996 as G-Squared, dj kNow1 (Greg Norman) has aspired to carry on the legacy of Hip Hop's greatest tastemakers and party-rockers. This focus earned the young DJ the position of Urban Music Director at KSR before graduating from Kent in 1999. G-Squared transitioned quickly into work in radio promotions/production and a Friday night club gig in Cleveland's Flats as part of Attichead Productions, a collective representing his hometown of Lakewood, Ohio. Veteran Dj Besto had taken the rookie on as an understudy and opener at the weekly, sharing his vast knowledge of cutting, mixing and song selection. G-Squared soon felt called to take on a more meaningful Dj moniker, changing to dj kNow1 in 2000 as a reference to his goals of maintaining humility while striving to utilize his talent.
Still rocking parties with Besto and The Atticheads, kNow1 cut his teeth in the mixtape game with his first release in the spring of 2000. The Cypher was an unprecedented concept: 90 minutes of instrumentals mixed and blended, ready for freestyle and battle session use. The Cypher became kNow1s calling card, having since distributed another five volumes throughout the Midwest and beyond. kNow1 next relocated to Columbus, Ohio from 2001-2003, where regularly featured with The Fonosluts Dj crew at the legendary Bernies on Sunday nights.
Upon his return to the 216, kNow1 reconnected with Attichead offshoot Tydedown Entertainment, opening for the likes of KRS ONE, GHOSTFACE KILLAH, PRINCE PAUL, MR. LIF, AESOP ROCK and MURS, while picking up a new Friday night at The Bassa Vita Lounge on Cleveland's West Side. The rising Dj had also begun courting powerhouse Nappyhead Entertainment, known for having the best and longest running Hip Hop showcase in the city, Kings of the Iron Mic. kNow1 scored as host Dj for the Kings fourth year anniversary show in March of 2002. Paulie Rhyme (Finless Brown) also linked with the bubbling DJ for a run of Thursday nights at The Rhythm Room in Cleveland Heights, including a show featuring CAMP LO and TAJAI (HIEROGLYPHICS). kNow1 was host DJ for the Kool Cigarettes MC Battle Series, culminating in an opening set for a performance by Grammy Award-Winners THE ROOTS at The Agora Theater. In an unprecedented power move, Nappyhead Entertainment successfully brought Hip Hop heavyweights SLUM VILLAGE and THE BOOT CAMP CLIK TO Cleveland for a pair of shows in the summer of 2006, without having to rely on any corporate backing or co-sponsorship. Know1 was again the host dj for both A-list shows. To date, the DJ has also held down weekly engagements at The EAC (Kent, Ohio), Oldfields (Columbus, Ohio), Za Za (Cleveland Heights, Ohio), Platinum Dreams (Cleveland Heights, Ohio), Caseys (Lakewood, Ohio), Friday nights at The Mirage (Cleveland flats) and was featured as part of Cleveland's annual City Expressions Urban Art Festival 2003-2005. Having worked with several promoters and production companies, kNow1 settled in with Nappyhead Entertainment in late 2003. He has since contributed to numerous recorded projects and spun at many shows as part of the still-rising organization. With kNow1 headlining, Nappyhead took on their first weekly club night at The B-Side Liquor Lounge (Coventry, Cleveland Heights) in 2005, including an exclusive promotional mixtape "The Dugout," which was distributed to pump the night.
2006 saw the release of The Legacy of J Dilla and Best of Boot Camp Clik mixtapes. Both have been well received and, since relocating to Harlem in August, sold well at the legendary FATBEATS RECORDS. The BCC mixtape was also featured in the February 2007 issue of THE SOURCE magazine. For 2007 and beyond, dj kNow1s goals include: continuing to back Nappyhead super group The Go-Live Grizzlies; a series of concept mix tapes; further work to serve the entertainment needs of those raised on Hip Hop culture and ultimately developing programming that utilizes music as a tool to help adolescents express themselves, cope, and create positive changes in their lives. .
G Norm,whats the science?Just touching base w/you.Hope all is well.I got the newness coming in december,BIG BROTHA ALMIGHTY on Fare Trade records.Get @ me soon or viceversa.PEACE & BLESSINGS Brother
