American-born Latina radio personality, entrepreneur, former rapper, and actress.
Martinez was born in the New York City borough of Brooklyn on January 9, 1971 (she was born two days before her friend, singer Mary J. Blige). She was later shuffled between other parts of NYC including the Bronx and Manhattan's Washington Heights community area, and later nearby Hudson County, New Jersey and Miami, Florida.
She began her radio career as an intern for Miami's Power 96 (WPOW) in 1985, but a year later, moved back to New York City to work as a telemarketer for Hot 97 (WQHT) and later became radio DJ Funkmaster Flex's protege as he convinced Hot 97's then-vice president Tracy Cloherty to grant Martinez her own radio show, when in 1996, she hosted the Angie Martinez Afternoon Show (later simply renamed in 2000 to the Angie Martinez Show). Martinez also credits Flex for introducing her to her close friend, Mary J. Blige, during a conduction for their interview on her radio show. On June 24, 2014, she parted ways with WQHT after 29 years of partnership and joined its rival station, Power 105.1 (WWPR), although she remained on good terms with her former comrades.
She received nationwide attention for conducting off-station interviews with rappers Tupac Shakur in 1995 (which remains unreleased), singer Brandy in 2008 and J. Cole in 2018. As of 2015, she is managed by Jay-Z's entertainment conglomerate, Roc Nation.
As a rapper, she has only released two albums, Up Close & Personal (2001) and Animal House (2002), while previously receiving recognition for her appearance on Lil' Kim's "Not Tonight" remix alongside Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, Da Brat and Missy Elliott. She retired from rapping in 2003 to focus on her radio and entrepreneurial careers.
Martinez is the mother of basketball player Niko Ruffin (b. 2003); her son's father is Nokio the N-Tity, the founder of R&B boy band Dru Hill; Mary J. Blige, Martinez's long-time friend, is her son's godmother.
2003
2002
Elektra Entertainment
12", Promo
2002
2002
2002
2002
2001
Elektra
12", Promo, Smplr
2001
Elektra
12", Promo
2001
2001
2001
2001
2001
2000
Elektra
12", Promo
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
Toxic underground equipment, Toxic Tapes (3)
Cass, Mixtape
New York DJ Service
12", Promo
2003
In The House Magazine
CD, Comp, Promo
2023
Virgin Music, Goliath Records (7)
LP, Album
2022
2016
BMG, USM Media
3xCD, Comp
2014
2013
2012
Warner Music Australia
3xCD, Comp
2012
100 Hits
5xCD, Comp + Box
2011
Discos Fuentes
CD, Comp
2008
J Records
CDr, Promo, Smplr
2008
100 Hits
5xCD, Comp + Box
2006
Warner Strategic Marketing
2xCD, Comp
2005
Renaissance
3xCD, Comp, Mixed
2005
Warner Strategic Marketing Australia
DVD-V, Comp, PAL
2005
Atlantic
DVD-V, Promo, NTSC
2005
2004
Not On Label (Nina Sky Self-released)
12"
2004
Def Jam Recordings
CDr, Promo
2004
Warner Music Australia
3xCD, Comp
2004
Cipha Sounds Music
CDr, Mixtape, Promo
2004
2004
2003
Big Star Records
CD, Comp
2003
Polystar (3)
2xCD, Comp, Copy Prot.
2003
Universal Music TV
2xCD, Mixed
2003
S.I.N., Jive
2xCD, Promo
2003
2003
2003
2002
Warner Music France, BMG France, Disques Vogue, Warner Strategic Marketing France
CD, Comp
2002
Sony Music Media, Sony Music Media
2xCD, Comp
2002
Not On Label
CDr, Mixtape, Promo
2002
The Urban Network
CD, Comp, Promo
2002
Elektra
CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr
2002
Ballers Records
Cass, Comp, Mixed, Promo
2002
Street Mix
Cass, Mixed, Mixtape, Promo
2002
Elektra
CD, Comp
2002
2001
2001
2001
2000
2000
2000
1999
Tommy Boy
12", Promo, Red + 12", Promo, Gre
1999
Operation
CD, Comp + CD-ROM + Box, Promo
1999
Tape Kingz
Cass, Mixed
1999
Promo Only
CD, Comp, Promo
1999
Elektra
CD, Promo, Smplr
1999
Cornerstone Promotion, Cornerstone Promotion
CD, Mixed, Mixtape, Promo + CD, Comp, Promo
1999
1999
1999
1999
1998
Promo Only
CD, Comp, Promo
1998
1998
1997
Not On Label
LP, Comp
1997
Tommy Boy
Cass, Mixed, Mixtape, Promo
1997
Jive
Cass, Promo, Smplr
1997
EastWest
CD, Comp
1997
Frut Flava Music Inc.
Cass, Mixed, Mixtape
1997
Wea Music
CD, Comp, Promo
1997
Not On Label (La Rinascenza Self-released)
Cass, Mixtape
1997
1997
1997
1997
1997
1997
1996
Not On Label
CDr, Comp, Mixed
Phoenix Sound
12", Comp, Promo
Not On Label
CDr, Comp, Mixtape
Not On Label
CDr, Mixed, Promo
Octave Records
CD, Album
Roc Prod
Cass, Mixed, Mixtape, Promo, Dol
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