Radio icon and Ballerific Woman, Angie Martinez, is ready to let you into her life with her upcoming memoir, “My Voice,” arriving in book stores and digital retailers on May 17.
In “My Voice” Angie shares her personal recollections. From her roots in Washington Heights to her formative years being raised by a single mom in Brooklyn, she quickly found her calling while answering phones at Hot 97 as a teenager. After getting her first shot behind the mic at Hot 97, she burst on the scene as a young female jock whose on-air “Battle of the Beats” not only broke records but also became a proving ground for emerging artists like a young Jay Z, she quickly became known for intimate conversations with artists such as her interview with the late Tupac Shakur in Los Angeles. His last no-holds-barred interview has never been discussed in detail– until now.
“Writing this memoir has been one of the most challenging and rewarding tasks I’ve ever taken on,” says Angie Martinez. “I’ve seen a lot and learned a lot, and I’m proud that I’ve been true to myself the whole way.”
Also expect Angie to touch on her departure from Hot 97 and what led to her becoming a fixture at rival radio station, Power 105.1, where she hosts “The Angie Martinez Show” weekday afternoons. She’ll also disclose intimate details behind some of her most notable and compelling interviews, whether it’s mediating feuds between artists or delving into the most controversial issues in hip-hop and pop culture. Her on-air talks range from conversations with key political figures including President Barack Obama to major music icons and movie stars.
Pre-order available now: http://www.penguin.com/book/my-voice-by-angie-martinez-with-a-foreword-by-j-cole/9781101990339
