Brian Dawson - Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023

About Afternoon Traffic Jam with Brian Dawson

From hosting parties, big events and other special functions, public speaking and other community work, Brian Dawson has done it all in the entertainment world. A native of Fredericksburg, VA, Brian possesses an Associate’s Degree in Arts and Radio from Gulf Coast Community College in Florida and a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and a Masters in Sports Management both obtained at the University of Akron in Ohio.

To add to Brian’s versatility, his natural ability to interact with a variety of people has enabled him to be an active and well-respected individual within the community.

Fifteen years of entertainment experience has made Brian one of the most sought-after talents on the East Coast. Brian is the afternoon drive host (3pm-7pm) at Radio One of Raleigh for WQOK FM K97.5. His show “The Traffic Jamz” can be heard throughout the central parts of North Carolina to Southern Virginia and has been consistently ranked number one in the 12+, 18-34, and 25-54 demos. As an afternoon personality, Brian has interviewed various celebrities and public figures including Jay Z, Diddy, John Legend, Ludacris, Tyrese, Neyo, Alicia Keys, Rick James, 50 Cent, TI, Former President Barack Obama, Hilary Clinton, former Senator John Edwards, Pastor Shirley Caesar, and NBA legend Magic Johnson.

Brian has appeared on and hosted television shows including BET’s ‘Rap City,’ ‘Keepin’ It Reel’ TV, a music and video show for five years, FOX 50’s ‘Gimmie the Mike’ for two years, MTV’s ‘The Dance” and he is currently working on his new project TV show “The B spot” on FOX 50.

As an entrepreneur, Brian Dawson is the founder and CEO of Chase Media. His company provides advertising, artist and/or personality bookings and development, event planning and coordination, marketing, product placement, and promotions.
While Brian is known universally by his radio exposure, he is also very well known for his involvement in high caliber social events including “OSAW” Old School Alumni Weekend, Josh Powell’s NBA Celebrity Weekend, Willie Parker’s NFL Celebrity Weekend, Women’s Empowerment, Dante Culpepper’s NFL Celebrity Weekend, The Bimbe’ Cultural Arts Festival, North Carolina Central University’s Homecoming, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University’s Homecoming, and The Black Business Expo.

A decade of experience and a vast education, coupled with a vibrant personality and positive attitude makes Brian a well trained and seasoned individual who will continue to impact the entertainment industry on a variety of different levels.

Each and Every year the Annual Apple Chill car show, seems to get bigger and bigger, but this year their doing it BIG in a major way with Brian Dawson as the host, and Wade Banner and Kid Sensation DJ Chase Dawson providing your ears with dope music. May 4th, in Fayetteville, NC . Stay […]

This past Saturday, Chase Dawson DJ’d for the Charlotte Bobcats V.S. Miami Heat game. Viewers were amazed as they watched the game on ESPN, and saw 10 year old Kid DJ Chase Dawson entertaining the crowd with the music he played. Here is a pic below that a viewer caught of Chase. Related Stories: Chase […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has announced that Donald Sterling will be banned from the NBA for life and fined $2.5 Million, the maximum penalty allowed. Leave us a comment or tweet us @K975 to let us know your thoughts. For full details, click here. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver  announced in a press conference today, Clippers owner Donald Sterling suspended […]

The media went crazy, as they should have, this week as L.A Clippers owner was exposed of making an alleged racist comment. This of course, hasn’t gone good, since the star of his NBA team, Chris Paul is African American. The Clippers wore their shooting shirts and practice jerseys inside out before their playoff game […]

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Tomorrow will be one of the hottest R&B/Comedy shows to come to the Triangle. Ladies Night Out featuring R&B Sensations Joe & Avant, along with comedians Joe Torry and Damon Williams. Get your tickets now at ticketmaster.com Related Stories: Whats Your Favorite Joe Music Video? Joe’s Guide To Love Music For Valentine’s Day Love and […]

Yesterday, Brian did an interview with R&B sensation Joe. Joe along with Avant will be preforming a concert on Saturday, April 26th (2days) at the Duke Energy Center for Ladies Night Out – Love & Laughter Edition, There are only a few tickets let, so get yours at ticketmaster.com. Listen as Joe talks about how […]

Sonya Miller, the wife of Master P, has filed for divorce after 24 years of marriage citing irreconcilable differences. The couple has four children together and Sonya is requesting custody of all of them after her claims that Master P abducted 3 of their four children back in March and early April. The Millers have […]

According to TMZ, Scandal star Columbus short, is being allowed 2 hours on next Monday to return to his home and gather his things. Columbus was in court today, asking for permission to move back into his house after his wife filed a restraining order against him, unfortunate for Short the judge denied his request. […]

According to Perez Hilton’s website a mixture of alcohol and prescription drugs were the cause for Porsha Williams’ violent outburst during the Real Housewives of Atlanta Reunion Show taping. A source stated that “Porsha was drunk…there were two bottles of wine in her dressing room. She came to fight Kenya and needed some liquid courage! […]

Producer Chauncey Mahan has been accused of extortion by rapper Jay-Z. These accusations arise after a large amount of Jay-Z’s master recordings were found in Mahan’s Northridge, CA storage unit this past Friday. These master recording are said to have disappeared back in 2002 from Roc a Fella Records and are worth between 15-20 million […]

Kid DJ sensation is already lining up other national projects. If you thought Women’s Empowerment was awesome, wait until you witness him at the Charlotte Bobcats game this Saturday, April 26th against Miami Heat. His opening set will begin at 5:30pm at the Charlotte Bobcats Arena. Follow Chase and some of his upcoming events here. […]