Drake Magazine / Radio Legend
Angie Martinez
Also known as The Voice of New York
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- City / market
- New York City
- Key radio markets
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- Early career
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- Radio station(s)
- Power 105.1 (WWPR) · Formerly HOT 97 (WQHT)
- Years active / era
- Early 1990s–Present
- Awards / recognition
- 2018 NAB Marconi Radio Award — Major Market Personality of the Year · Radio Hall of Fame — Class of 2020 · New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame — Class of 2023
About
Angie Martinez is a New York radio personality, interviewer, author, podcaster and media personality widely known as "The Voice of New York." Her career has made her one of the most recognizable voices in hip-hop radio. After building her career at HOT 97, Martinez joined New York's Power 105.1 in 2014, where she continued her long-running career interviewing major figures in music, entertainment and culture.
Career highlights
Built her early radio career at HOT 97 in New York. · Joined Power 105.1 in 2014. · Became widely known as "The Voice of New York." · Has interviewed major figures across hip-hop, entertainment, sports, culture and public life. · Grammy-nominated recording artist. · New York Times bestselling author of the memoir "My Voice." · Expanded her career into television, podcasting, production and other media projects.
Notable shows / programs
The Angie Martinez Show · Angie Martinez IRL · Untold Stories of Hip Hop — Executive Producer · Extra — Special New York Correspondent · Page Six TV
Impact on Carolina radio
Angie Martinez has spent decades helping shape New York hip-hop radio through long-form interviews, artist conversations and cultural coverage. Her career has extended beyond traditional radio into television, books, podcasts and production while maintaining her connection to New York hip-hop and R&B culture.
Social / official links
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