Spark FM

Spark FM Online is a Boston-based digital radio station focused on urban and Caribbean music, created to empower and amplify underserved voices in the community. It gives local DJs, on-air personalities and artists a professional platform to create their own messages, mixes and music, while reaching listeners in the neighborhood and nationally. The station plays both local and mainstream artists and works specifically with DJs and personalities whose voices mainstream stations have overlooked.

Danielle Johnson, known as Ms. HotSauce, launched Spark FM in 2020 as the first Black female-owned digital radio station in Boston. Operations director and resident DJ Garry White, known as Garry Banton, has DJed since 1999 and worked street teams for major stations, while station manager Rockstone Trizz co-hosts the #SaucyAndFriends morning show and Loud After Dark. Beyond music, the station invests in the community through partnerships, community service and sharing information and resources.

What to Know

• Rockstone Trizz, born in Dorchester to Caribbean and Latinx parents, has worked for names including Major Lazer, Missy Elliott and Timbaland.
• Ms. HotSauce is also a speaker, MC and creator.
• Tayla Andre serves as the station’s community business manager.
• The station is listed by Hyde Park Main Streets.