Angie Martinez

Angie Martinez
Angie Martinez
	Martinez at the 2015 Urbanworld Film Festival
Background information
Birth name	Angela Martinez
Also known as	The Voice of New York
Born	January 9, 1971 (age 53); New York City, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop; Latin hip hop;
Occupation(s)	Radio personality; podcaster; rapper; singer; actress;
Years active	1992–present
Labels	Elektra; Roc Nation;
Awards	Radio Hall of Fame (2020); NAB Marconi Radio Award (2018); Rutgers University Honorary Degree (2020)
	Presenting career
Station	Power 105.1
Time slot	Weekdays, 2–6pm Eastern
Country	United States

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]

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.

^ "Hispanic Heritage Month: 7 NYC power players". amny.com. October 9, 2014. Archived from the original on January 1, 2018.
^ Fleischer, Adam (June 23, 2014). "Angie Martinez Finally Sheds Light On Why She Left Hot 97". MTV News. Retrieved June 11, 2024.

[1] "Hispanic Heritage Month: 7 NYC power players". amny.com. October 9, 2014. Archived from the original on January 1, 2018.

[2] Fleischer, Adam (June 23, 2014). "Angie Martinez Finally Sheds Light On Why She Left Hot 97". MTV News. Retrieved June 11, 2024.

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