Entercom Urban AC “The New 97.7” WKAF Brockton/Boston debuted its morning show today hosted by KJ Carson and Kesha Monk.
Carson has been hosting an internet radio show and podcast since leaving SiriusXM’s “20 on 20” in 2011. He has also worked at WJMH Greensboro, WPEG Charlotte, KPRS and KMXV Kansas City, WWWQ Atlanta, and WIHT Washington during his career. This is a return to Boston as he spent eight months in mornings at Urban AC 1090 WILD in 2000.
Monk most recently worked at Curtis Media’s 96.9 WBZJ Raleigh until its flip to Regional Mexican in March 2014. Best known for her seven years in middays at “98.7 Kiss-FM” WRKS New York from 2001-2008, Monk has also worked at WGCI Chicago, KKBT Los Angeles, WJJJ Pittsburgh, and WQOK Raleigh.
In addition to the debut of KJ and Kesha in mornings, Program Director Chris Malone will begin hosting afternoons today.
There’s more exciting news from Boston’s brand new Urban radio station. On February 6th, 97.7 FM, Boston’s #1 For R&B, debuted The Morning Wake Up with KJ and Kesha, featuring KJ Carson and Kesha Monk. The show airs weekdays from 6:00 to 10:00AM on the New 97.7 FM in Boston and streaming nationwide on http://www.977rnb.com.
KJ Carson returns to Boston radio after 17 years. His career began in Greensboro, NC with stops in Charlotte, Kansas City, Atlanta, Washington D.C. and previous experience in Boston as the Morning Drive Host of the legendary WILD-AM. Carson adds, “I am very humbled and honored to come back to Boston. I feel like I have been blessed in a way that words cannot describe.”
Kesha Monk has hosted radio programs in the largest markets in the country including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Kesha is a product of a musical family; both of her parents were professional gospel recording artists and her great uncle was the legendary jazz musician, Thelonious Monk. “I am looking forward to entertaining, inspiring, uplifting and encouraging our Boston listeners and beyond,” says Monk. It’s the first time KJ and Kesha have worked together as a team.
Delivering on his promise to hire a local air staff, 97.7 FM Program Director, Chris Malone, unveils The Morning Wake Up just one month after the station launch. “It’s incredible to be a part of a company committed to investing in outstanding local personalities, he said. “We received interest from all over the country, but I’m positive Boston will quickly embrace The Morning Wake Up with KJ and Kesha.” Malone says other talent additions for the new station will be announced soon.
