New York radio personality Nessa has stepped up to discuss taking the Hot 97 afternoon slot previously held by veteran Angie Martinez.
In Nessa’s perspective, Angie’s departure from the renowned radio station is a sign of her career’s progression.
“Angie’s always been an inspiration to me. I used to listen to her as a little kid. She paved the way for so many of us, especially us women who have always wanted to do different roles in radio other than the typical sidekick roles, which are fine. Angie was that person who stapled it, along with others like Wendy Williams, there’s strong powerful women and I think that everything that is happening for Ange is great she’s at a different point in her life. She’s a mom. She has a cookbook, she’s graduated to a different mature part of her life, which is great, which is what we all should do as we get older. So, kudos to her. I’m just thankful that I have this opportunity right now.” (HHDX)
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Earlier this month, a press release announced Nessa would take over the Hot 97 afternoon spot.
After a thorough search for the next leading Afternoon Drive host, HOT 97 welcomes Nessa from KYLD in San Francisco. Nessa will take over the 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. time slot alongside DJ Enuff, whose mixes reign supreme in providing listeners with the hottest hits in Hip Hop. Current host, Cipha Sounds, will remain with the station, transitioning into other on-air responsibilities. (Press Release)
After leaving Hot 97 for rival station Power 105.1, Angie teamed up with rap mogul Jay Z‘s Roc Nation company.
Roc Nation welcomes multimedia personality and spokeswoman Angie Martinez to the family! Find out more about Angie on her website and her culinary website Healthy Latin Eating. (Roc Nation)
Last summer reports claimed Angie’s new salary would double since joining Power 105.1.
Music insiders are buzzing that when popular disc jockey Angie Martinez jumped ship to Power 105. 1 two weeks ago, after 15 years at Hot 97, she doubled her pay. Sources tell Page Six that Clear Channel, which owns Power 105.1, offered Martinez a figure in the “high six figures.” Martinez, who was a co-host of Hot 97’s “Afternoon Drive” broadcast with DJ Enuff, will be hosting two four-hour shows in New York and Miami (Martinez’s rep had no comment). (Page Six)