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There are several Jon Does. 1) Jon Foster, otherwise known as 'DJ Jon Doe', is a hip-hop DJ/producer currently living in Atlanta, GA. The Kentucky native was exposed to rock, soul, country, and jazz early in life attributed to his family's appreciation for music. Through the study of other DJ's, listening to records, and endless hours of research and practice, Jon's skill on the wheels flourished. While in college, his natural ease on the tables eventually landed him a spot on WKU's student-run radio station, WHHR 91.7FM. The show was the first of it's kind at WWHR and ran successfully for three years. Jon's role at the station offered growth and savvy in radio, eventually leading to the staff positions of Urban Music Director, Music Director and Station Manager during his senior year. He continued fervent study of hip-hop production, mentored by the likes of Count Bass D and Victor Padilla (The Mighty VIC of The Beatnuts fame). His college radio endeavors led to an alliance with Eothen "Egon" Alapatt, a fellow student and DJ at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. Shortly after graduating with his B.A. in Broadcasting (emphasis in Radio and Television), Jon and Alapatt hit the road, traveling to Memphis, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Chicago, Atlanta, Little Rock, and Birmingham. Their travels and research became the foundation for the solid funk compilation "The Funky 16 Corners" (released on Stones Throw Records), and a remix of the Beastie Boy's seminal classic "Looking