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Dj Pup Dawg talks with Digital Media Manager  Asha and several individuals driving community impact across the city. The segment introduces the newly appointed neighborhood liaisons for Roxbury and Roslindale, who share their personal ties to their communities and how residents can directly reach out to them at City Hall. Later in the broadcast, Hali E. , the Deputy Director of the Mayor&rsqu...

In this audio segment, host DJ Pup Dawg speaks with Asha, a digital media manager for Boston, and Jennifer, a senior recreation management representative from the Parks office, to highlight local community events. Jennifer details the Boston Parks Fall Fitness Series, which offers free, instructor-led fitness classes for all levels across various Boston neighborhoods. Info CLICK HERE Asha also pro...

Mikey V joined DJ Pup Dawg in the JAM'N 94.5 studio to discuss the launch of the V Family Foundation, a new charity focused on supporting local families dealing with rare diseases and special needs. Inspired by his mother's 50-year career in special education and his brother-in-law's fight with Angelman syndrome, The V-Bros created the organization to provide direct, practical help like wheelchair...

DJ Pup Dawg sits down with rising artist Genia ( @geniawashere ) to discuss her career growth and project Intense Lover . During the interview, Genia opens up about the harsh realities of being an emerging LA artist, dispelling the myth that entering the music industry brings instant fame and fortune. She breaks down the true dedication required to build a team and find her authentic sound, while...

DJ Pup Dawg sits with Bianca from the City of Boston's Office of Cultural Affairs to break down the massive weekend lineup across the city. The crew highlights all the Boston Caribbean Carnival festivities, including the Friday Carnival Breakfast at City Hall, Saturday morning J'ouvert at Franklin Park, and the grand finale parade along MLK Blvd. They talk island culture, must-try food like pelau...

In an exclusive backstage interview at TD Garden, DJ Pup Dawg sits down with Fayetteville artist PFG (Pretty Face Gangster) to discuss his J. Cole-produced album, Never Say Die . PFG reflects on performing on Boston's iconic arena stage, transitioning away from street life to build a lasting legacy, and how a missed placement on J. Cole's The Fall Off led to the two creating a complete 10-track pr...

Former Suffolk County District Attorney and US Attorney Rachael Rollins sat down with DJ Pup Dawg to detail her campaign for District Attorney, laying out a platform focused on systemic reform, community safety, and active leadership. Highlighting her prior record of reviewing wrongful convictions, expanding body-worn camera accountability, and reopening cold cases, Rollins framed her candidacy ar...

DJ Pup Dawg is back on-air with Asha, Digital Media Manager for the City of Boston, to break down a packed weekend of events celebrating local culture and community! This episode features Alex Valdez, Director of Cultural Affairs, giving a full breakdown of this Sunday’s Dominican Parade and Festival—from the 11:00 AM kickoff at Centre Street/Highland Square to the live music, sancocho...

Zoe dropped by to highlight the upcoming Mayor’s Neighborhood Coffee Hour with Mayor Michelle Wu, taking place Monday, August 10th from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Ross Park in Hyde Park. Hyde Park, attendees can check out the park’s fresh upgrades, including brand-new tennis and basketball courts and a safe new "Bike Town" track, while connecting directly with city leaders. Plus, huge sho...

Hit music icon Akon pulled up to the studio with DJ Pup Dawg for a candid, can’tmiss conversation that drops serious industry wisdom. In this rare in-studio sit-down, Akon breaks down why modern record labels are getting it all wrong by relying on 48-hour viral moments instead of building long-term superstar careers, and why radio DJs still hold the ultimate key to an artist’s longevit...

Every Thursday, DJ Pup Dawg is joined on-air by Asha, Digital Media Manager for the City of Boston, to dive into all the latest community events and local movements happening across the city. In this episode, the duo catches up with Ruth George, co-race director for the  Mattapan Unity 5K , happening August 8th at Ryan Playground. Ruth shares the inspiring story behind the USA Track & Fie...

Big community events coming to Boston. The team dives into the details for the upcoming Civic Summit taking place on Saturday, August 1st, featuring the Mayor's Fireside Chat, panels moderated by Dart Adams, storytelling workshops, and local resources. Plus, Aysha shares the scoop on Black Market’s annual Block Party happening this Saturday at Nubian Square, featuring special guest DJ sets,...

Dj Pup Dawg welcomes guest Klare Shaw, who shares details about the January 18th renaming of the Roxbury Library in Nubian Square to the Sarah Ann Shaw Roxbury Branch Library, honoring her late mother’s massive legacy in community organizing and media. Asha also plugs the upcoming "No Books, No Ball" park renaming event at Ramsey Park on July 11th, celebrating Tony Richards Sr.’s 35 ye...

West Coast artist AZ Chike locks in with DJ Pup Dawg to break down his deep LA roots, his natural connection to TDE and Scoolboy Q , and the relentless grind it takes to actually survive the modern music industry. He doesn't hold back on artists who chase quick internet clout instead of putting in real work, and he drops the powerful African meaning behind his name before introducing his massive s...

DJ Pup Dawg chops it up with rapper and artist Yung Miami over Zoom to break down the massive, chart-topping success of her single "Spend Dat." Throughout the high-energy interview, Yung Miami gets real about navigating the noise of the internet, keeping her focus on delivering good music, and balancing her heavy career moves with her favorite role: being a mom of two. They also preview her upcomi...

This audio features a conversation with DJ Pup Dawg, Asha, and special guest Aiden McDonough. Asha starts by announcing her new title as the Digital Media Manager for the Office of Neighborhood Services. She then introduces Aiden, the Director of Spark Boston, who shares details about the volunteer civic leadership council for 20- to 35-year-olds and its upcoming application deadline on Tuesday, J...

In this clip, DJ Pup Dawg sits down for a conversation with reggae and dancehall artist Konshens to discuss his project, Pool Party 2.0 . Konshens shares five essential Jamaican phrases that tourists should know, offering a humorous lesson on how to correctly say things like "looking good" or ask where the party is. The two then play a game of "F, Marry, Kill" featuring three of Konshens' biggest...

DJ Pup Dawg caught up with Will Watkins, Vice President of Programming and Partnership at the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts. Will shared all the details for the upcoming Freedom Day Juneteenth celebration happening this Saturday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Now in its 30th year, the historic community event—which started as a simple Roxbury family reunion—has officially moved to a...

Boston is gearing up for a massive summer of soccer, international events, and community celebrations! Luke Heinz from the Mayor’s Office stopped by the station to talk with DJ Pup Dawg and Asha about the city's incredible lineup of free community watch parties for the FIFA World Cup matches. The citywide activations kick off this Friday at the Boston Common for the Brazil vs. Haiti match, f...

In this clip, the multitalented Momo Boyd sits down to discuss the soaring success of her solo career and her hit single, "Oops". While she’s currently in Paris doing press ahead of an upcoming album launch, she takes time to reflect on her unique musical upbringing as one of nine children raised in a deeply musical household. Momo opens up about the dynamic of stepping out for a solo projec...

In the second part of their interview, DJ Pup Dawg and Momo Boyd dive into the reality of the music business, social habits, and the irony of communication in the digital age. Momo hilariously admits to being the type of person who takes it personally when people don’t reply to texts, despite being terrible at replying herself, leading to a funny breakdown of modern "self-centeredness". She...

Summer is officially here, and things are heating up in Boston! 🔥 On this week's segment, my girl Asha pops on to talk about what's going down in the city. We also chat with Daunasia, the Deputy Director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement, to break down all the details for the Boston Pride for the People Parade this Saturday, June 6th. Plus, we’ve got updates on the next Mayo...

SUMiT joined DJ Pup Dawg to discuss his musical journey, explaining how his humble approach to the industry, letting the music do the talking, has paid off with big collaborations. He detailed the story behind tracking down the legendary Method Man for a feature with the help of his friend and producer, Terminology, who had recently released his 60th album. summit also laughed about a late-night r...

SUMiT shares that his music comes from direct experience or close encounters. He reflects on his video for "Volunteer," explaining that it aims to convey scenarios showing people in need of help or hope, in an effort to provide a healing moment. Despite facing both constructive and destructive criticism on social media, summit notes that he maintains thick skin by considering the source and focusi...

Check out this week's update with Asha, where we cover the upcoming Mayor Wu's Coffee Hour in Mattapan and the powerful "Roxbury Roots" event at Hibernian Hall discussing life after incarceration. There is a lot of great stuff lined up for the city this summer, so don't miss out! Make sure to add/listen to Jam'n 94.5, DJ Pup Dawg everyday in Boston or on the iHeartRadio app.  Coffee Hours Det...