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 shoutout to the sold-out Mattapan 5K happening Saturday at 8:00 AM at Ryan Playground, where locals are encouraged to come out, cheer on runners, and celebrate the community energy. For all the latest mixes, local updates, and event recaps, make sure you keep your dials locked and listen live to DJ Pup Dawg!

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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 longevity. Plus, he reflects on his early days rolling on promo runs with Fat Joe before "Locked Up", reveals how his debut single "Belly Dancer" took nearly two decades to blow up on TikTok, and drops the real story behind his infamous 10-part full legal name.
Akon opens up about the bittersweet reality of watching his crew, The Fugees, go diamond on MTV while he was serving time in a prison cell. The music powerhouse clears up rumors about his early roots, breaks down why he was nicknamed "Muhammad Ali", and reveals how nearly joining the Refugee Camp shaped his legendary hustle. Plus, Akon lays out his golden rule for signing new talent—explaining why relentless work ethic will always beat raw talent, and what it really takes to go from a local name to an everlasting global icon.
Akon shares his honest thoughts on a potential Rihanna music comeback, the real costs of fame and maintaining a lavish lifestyle, and his hilarous attempt at pronouncing Greater Boston town names. Plus, Akon shows love to the city that helped break his career from day one!

Hit music icon Akon pulled up to the studio with DJ Pup Dawg for a candid, can't-miss conversation! Akon drops real industry wisdom—from why record labels are failing modern artists and watching The Fugees blow up while in prison, to whether Rihanna will ever drop a new album, the hidden costs of fame, and a hilarious attempt at pronouncing local Massachusetts town names.

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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 & Field-sanctioned race, which bridges health awareness, local vendor showcases, and community empowerment while raising funds for BINCA (Boston Newcomers Academy) and its state-champion soccer team. From the 5K route along the Neponset River Trail to upcoming city initiatives like Open Streets JP and the sold-out Civic Summit, this segment highlights the vibrant, healthy, and unified spirit driving Boston this summer.

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