Angie Martinez

Angela Martinez (born January 9, 1971) is an American radio personality, podcaster, entrepreneur, former rapper, and actress. Nicknamed "The Voice of New York", she was prominently known for her twenty-eight year run at New York City station Hot 97 (WQHT). She left the station in 2014 to join crosstown competitor Power 105.1 (WWPR).

For the Kansas state legislator, see Angela Martinez.

Angie Martinez
Martinez at the 2015 Urbanworld Film Festival
Background information
Birth nameAngela Martinez
Also known asThe Voice of New York
Born (1971-01-09) January 9, 1971
New York City, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Radio personality
  • podcaster
  • rapper
  • singer
  • actress
Years active1992–present (media personality)
1996–2003 (rapper)
Labels
AwardsRadio Hall of Fame (2020)
NAB Marconi Radio Award (2018)
Rutgers University Honorary Degree (2020)
Presenting career
StationPower 105.1
Time slotWeekdays, 2-6pm Eastern
CountryUnited States

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.

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