Angie Martinez
American radio host and rapper / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the Kansas state legislator, see Angela Martinez.
Angela Martinez (born January 9, 1971) is an American radio personality, podcaster, former rapper, and actress.[1] Nicknamed "The Voice of New York", she was prominently known for her 28-year run at New York City station Hot 97 (WQHT). She left the station in 2014 to join crosstown competitor Power 105.1 (WWPR).[2]
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Birth name | Angela Martinez |
Also known as | The Voice of New York |
Born | (1971-01-09) January 9, 1971 (age 53) New York City, U.S. |
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Years active | 1992–present |
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Awards | Radio Hall of Fame (2020) NAB Marconi Radio Award (2018) Rutgers University Honorary Degree (2020) |
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Station | Power 105.1 |
Time slot | Weekdays, 2–6pm Eastern |
Country | United States |
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As a rapper, she received attention for her appearance on the remix for Lil' Kim's "Not Tonight". She later released two albums, Up Close and Personal (2001) and Animal House (2002), before retiring in 2003 to pursue her radio and entrepreneurial careers.