This Cincinnati native (and her parents) learned early that her place was behind the microphone.  In 1998, Jillian’s professional radio career began at WROU-FM in Dayton, Ohio where she held down a weekend host position.She switched dials to WIZF-FM in her hometown of Cincinnati in 2000.  Life changed for her when she packed her headphones and moved to The Big Apple – New York City in February, 2001 – seven months before September 11th. She landed a spot at  legendary WBLS-FM where she worked alongside “The Queen of all Media”,  Wendy Williams.In 2002, JJ relocated to Indianapolis to take a job as the midday host on  Hot 96.3-FM where she’s served as Assistant Program Director in addition to her duties as a host on Indy Music Channel’s “Freestyle”.Over the years, she’s interviewed many of your favorites entertainers as well as the 44th President of the United States, Barak Obama.  In 2010, JJ was invited to Washington, DC by the Congressional Black Caucus to speak on Hip-Hop’s impact on the American political landscape. This proud mommy continues to champion community causes such as prenatal care in underprivileged communities, AIDS awareness and voter education.After 9 years in Indy, JJ heads to the Dirty South to become the newest addition to Houston’s #1 Hip Hop Station. You can listen to her Monday thru Friday 10am-3pm on 97.9 The Box.

DJ Taeboogie started his career in the summer of 2000. Coming from a family of heavy musical influence, he was trained and molded by some of the greatest in the industry. From doing street promotion to Djing in the club and Basketball all star games he kept his ear to the street and on his grind. He decided the only way for him to grow as a DJ was to leave Cincinnati. He relocated to Houston, TX in 2008. After taking a 2 year break, he joined the 97.9 The Box family in 2010 .  Success is his only option.

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In May 2010, she was welcomed into the 97.9 the BOX family as a promotion’s technician and soon thereafter she debuted her voice on Houston’s ONLY R&B station, MAJIC 102.1.  Although, Michele is the newest member to the on-air team for 97.9 the BOX, she shows that any obstacle is concurred through persistence and preparation and the opportunity to entertain and inform is both a blessing and a necessity.

Michele received her Bachelor of Arts in communication from Prairie View A&M University and is quite the athlete when it comes to the tennis courts!

She was always told she had the voice and now she gets to show you what her momma gave her!!  This is the beginning to a never ending chapter folks! Tune in every Friday (Late Night) Midnight-3AM for Michele McKnight “keepin it right & tight for ya!”  Welcome to history Houston!

To better get acquainted with Michele follow her on twitter: @Michele979 and friend her on facebook: “Michele McKnight”

If you wanna request me to DJ your parties, email me at djeque979@gmail.com!

You’re too pretty to be a “DJ” said the infamous Luther Campbell a.k.a Uncle Luke upon meeting the world renowned DJ Eque at a video shoot.  But after hearing her play just one time, he instantly signed her up as his official tour DJ!  Eque is still trying to figure out exactly what looks and DJ skills have in common but it isn’t rare for the hazel eyed beauty to get this type of response.  Often times when she shows up at a club to spin, she is quickly mistaken for a dancer, waitress, party girl, anything but the one who will work the turntables and keep the dance floor jumpin all nite long!

It has been her focused skills not her looks that have kept this DJ in the game for nearly 10 years rocking parties, concert tours and television appearances in some of the hottest spots around the world including Italy, Switzerland, Canada, and Germany!  DJ Eque has also e! lectrified the stages as tour DJ for national and international tours of Beyonce, Usher, Faith Evans, B2K, Erick Sermon, Keith Murray and Redman.

The Texas bred DJ began her adventure with music while attending Texas Southern University on a basketball scholarship.  At Eque’s request, a friend taught her the basics of DJ ing and she got so into it that she would show up at his house everyday to practice.  She eventually bought her own equipment and started her now very extensive record collection.  From there she honed her skills and began doing local radio and parties with the late DJ Screw, a legend of the Houston hip hop scene.  When the opportunity came to join a new female rap group presented it self, DJ Eque loaded up her records into her brother’s car and headed west to the City of Angels.

While in LA, DJ Eque linked up with two other ladies who shared her passion for music, the Poetess a LA based MC and poet and Dr. Dre protege, The Lady of Rage to form the G Spot, a top rated radio show on 100.3 The Beat.  She continued at The Beat as DJ for Cypress Hill’s “Soul Assassin Show”.  Eque soon became a staple in the LA hip hop scene and began expanding her notoriety with appearances in music videos, national commercials and TV shows such as Martin, David Letterman, Carson Daly Show, as well as co-hosting segments of BET’s Rap City and NBC’s Weekend Vibe.  It is DJ Eque who sparks up the party scene in 50 Cent’s break out video, Wanksta.

“These days there are so many “model DJ’s” girls with a pretty face who buy two turntables and a few hits and want to call themselves a DJ.  I take this music so serious.  Records and parties have become an art form to me.  I study the crowd’s reaction to certain sounds and constantly think about new ways to mix songs, rhythms and beats” says the turntable darling who is featured in an upcoming film MistressX, a documentary exploring the world of female DJ’s.  DJ Eque’s skills have not gone unnoticed garnering her a long client list including major corporations and industry heavyweights such as GQ, Nike, Virgin Records, P. Diddy, R. Kelly, Stevie Wonder, Macy Gray, Shaquille O’Neal, Mariah Carey and Eve.

DJ Eque’s last venture on TV was DJ and co-host of BET’s Comic View.  She also dee jayed on tour this summer on the Sugarwater Tour with Floetry, Jill Scott, Erkah Badu and Queen Latifah.  DJ Eque is currently performing with Missy Elliot with shows in South Africa, Monte Carlo and New York.  She also is currently perfecting her music production talents and can be found behind the turntables at the hottest parties in the land.

You can catch DJ Eque mixing on air Friday’s from 9pm-12midnight.

Follow her on Twitter.com/djeque and check out www.djeque.com

Wasup!! its your homie Qui West  partying with you MON-FRI from 7p-12a ..sooooo .wooow where to begin??!! I’m the type of person comfortable in all arenas of life, not too urban and not too pop but a fine balance of both worlds! Radio as truly been an amazing experience! I was born and raised in the San Francisco/Bay Area, CA yaaaay arrrreaa! lol…I began my radio journey at 19 years old in 2006 as an intern for kyld Wild 94.9, where I learned the value of listener interaction , while at the same time was able to develop a personality of my own going out to ALL events in the Bay, working for only college credit, it felt like I literally lived at the station, working 3 shifts a day, and at times putting 40+ hour weeks unpaid, Its safe to say I really truly loved the streets lol…In 2007 was named Bay Area S.T.A.R. Clear Channel Intern of the Year. In 2008, after graduating college, was given my first official job as CC Public Affairs Host and Producer also was the board op for all company stations in the market, BUT! To be honest my desire from day one was always to be on the station I grew up listening to as a kid! Fortunately, in 2009 was finally given that great opportunity as a weekend on air personality for kyld, the youngest personality in market 4 at the time, and well now in 2010 only 4 years later, im truly blessed to be rocking the nightshift Mon-Friday 7p-12a at the legendary 97.9 The Box in this incredible city of Houston! Hit me up anytime! My show is your show!! Thank you to everyone who’s loved and supported me throughout this awesome adventure…trust me this is only the beginning!

Follow Qui West on Twitter @qui_west!

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Nnete wears many hats as a budding comedian/host, actor and entrepreneur. She owns Houston’s premier plus-size boutique, Strut, hosts Nnete’s Book Break and dedicates time to various community causes.  Nnete earned a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Houston and is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

With a coast-to-coast radio, voice-over, television, comedic, and recording career spanning more than 20 years, Russ Parr’s resume reads like an Academy Award nomination! Russ is best known as the hilarious Host of the top-rated, nationally syndicated Russ Parr Morning Show, heard weekdays by millions of listeners in more than 30 cities across the country.  In addition, his weekend show, “On The Air With Russ Parr”, can be heard on more than 30 different radio stations nationwide.

A man of many voices, Russ is known for doing amazingly authentic impersonations of Magic Johnson, Michael Jackson, Chuck D, Jesse Jackson, Barney and more on his morning show.  His latest character, the slick-talking, debonair, “Sweet Peter Jeter,” has become a favorite among female and male listeners alike.

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Follow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Maddhatta979 or Twitter at http://twitter.com/maddhatta979.

Born and raised in Houston Texas, Ebonix was exposed to the DJ culture early in life.He grew up around DJs in his family, Just watching turntablism and party rocking together was amazing to watch. I have always been into music as a kid so to control a crowd looked like fun. You can hear Ebonix every Friday 1a-4a for the Friday Night Takeover with Joke da Smoke. He also spins at various nightclubs around Htown. His fusion with Hip Hop to R&B, Reggae to Classics, and Rock to House allows him to adapt to any crowd.

Joker:

Nicknames: Joker, Joke the Smoke, and sometimes Jake the Snake, when drunk people can’t remember my name! well i was born in jamicia and now I live on the southwest side of town the high school I went to was elsik high. Go rams…….

I got into radio cause I love hip hop. I love it so much got into breakdancin. And still love to do it.

I started as an intern, been there and done that, you name it, I can do it…became a producer for the Kracker Nuttz show, currently in Promotions.

You can find me at clubs such as the Roxy on Wednesdays, Metropolis on Thursdays, LaBoom on Sundays, and plenty of community events and remotes.

For the best of Hip-Hop, R&B, Reggae, and more, you can check me out on the air for The Friday Night Takeover with DJ Ebonix from midnight to 5 AM. Trust me its goes down on the takeover.

I’m a loud, silly, child-like man!  Very personable, entertaining, and good looking.   Kid and pet friendly J