Angie Martinez Quits Hot 97 and Joins Power 105.1!



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Angie Martinez better know as “The Voice of New York”  decided to resign from Hot 97 after 25 years of service to the radio station and she is now joining the cast of 105.1 and headline the afternoon radio show.

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Check out the details below.

Angie Martinez the voice of NYC conducted her last show on Wednesday and penned a farewell letter explaining her decision.

“Today I resigned from HOT97.  I am grateful to the Emmis family for my time with the company and the immeasurable way that it has shaped my life. We made history together in so many ways and I will cherish those memories and my friendships forever. This was one of the toughest decisions I’ve ever had to make but ultimately it is time to move on, to grow and to be challenged in new ways. Saying goodbye is always emotional and bitter sweet but I am extremely excited about the future. Thank you HOT97 and most importantly….the listeners… for an unimaginable journey. Today will be my last show ❤️ stay tuned…. Love, angie.”

Angie Martinez, 43, had a star-filled career beginning as an intern at Hot 97 and went on to host “The Angie Martinez Show,” interviewing superstars such as Kanye West, Jay Z, and Mariah Carey. She most recently appeared on Hot 97′s VH1 reality show “This Is Hot 97″ and is a correspondent for “Extra.”

So many in NEW YORK felt sadness after learning she was leaving the show but no tears Angie is headed to Power 105.1. The radio station confirmed that Martinez will take over the afternoon drive weekdays from 2-6 p.m. starting in mid-July.

Angie expressed her excitement about being apart of the Power 105.1 team in statement,

“I’m excited to join Power 105.1 in New York and The Beat in Miami and expand my brand even further in the coming months,” she said in a statement.

Angie Martinez will continue to do great things for sure. Congrats to the home girl on making boss like moves!




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