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My Voice: A Memoir Hardcover – May 17, 2016

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Angie Martinez is the “Voice of New York.” Now, for the first time, she candidly recounts the story of her rise to become an internationally celebrated hip hop radio icon.

In her current reign at Power 105.1 and for nearly two decades at New York’s Hot 97, Angie Martinez has had one of the highest rated radio shows in the country. After working her way up as an intern, she burst on the scene as a young female jock whose on-air “Battle of the Beats” segment broke records and became a platform for emerging artists like a young Jay Z. Angie quickly became known for intimate, high-profile interviews, mediating feuds between artists, and taking on the most controversial issues in hip hop. At age twenty-five, at the height of the East Coast/West Coast rap war, Angie was summoned by Tupac Shakur for what would be his last no-holds-barred interview—which has never aired in its entirety and which she’s never discussed in detail—until now.

Angie shares stories from behind-the-scenes of her most controversial conversations, from onetime presidential hopeful Barack Obama to superstars like Mary J. Blige and Chris Brown, and describes her emotional, bittersweet final days at Hot 97 and the highly publicized move to Power 105.1. She also opens up about her personal life—from her roots in Washington Heights and her formative years being raised by a single mom in Brooklyn to exploring the lessons that shaped her into the woman she is today.

From the Puerto Rican Day Parade to the White House—Angie is universally recognized as a powerful voice in the Latino and hip hop communities. My Voice gives an inside look at New York City’s one-of-a-kind urban radio culture, the changing faces of hip hop music, and Angie’s rise to become the Voice of New York.

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PRAISE FOR MY VOICE AND ANGIE MARTINEZ

“Conversations with Angie are always straightforward and in the moment. SHE INTERVIEWS HOW SHE LIVES HER LIFE, OPENLY AND HONESTLY. After everything she has experienced and everyone she has spoken with, this is just the first half of her story. It’s the right time for her memoir; she is a pioneer.”—Shawn “Jay Z” Carter

"Whenever New York has an opinion, Angie has always been THE VOICE of reason—the voice we were waiting for to ask the right questions.”—Pharrell

“Angie Martinez is a true friend and supporter of artists. She's a businesswoman, philanthropist, and a TRUE CHAMPION OF OUR CULTURE, who has forever altered the landscape of radio and hip-hop music.”—Jennifer Lopez

"I just love the way Angie Martinez handles herself in interviews. SHE'S THE HIP HOP OPRAH FOR REAL.”—Nicki Minaj

“Angie Martinez is more than just the “Voice of New York.” She embodies New York—STRONG, OUTSPOKEN, HONEST, AND REAL. Everyone in New York, the greater metropolitan area, and beyond would benefit from reading My Voice. It is a fascinating look at Angie’s life, her incredible career, and the evolution of the music business from her one-of-a-kind perspective.”—Senator Cory Booker

“Growing up as a Puerto Rican girl in New York City, I looked up to Angie, like so many other girls. She has been a POSITIVE AND EMPOWERING INFLUENCE in my life. I absolutely love this woman! Her own words in this book demonstrate why she is so loved and why her authenticity is so admired. My Voice does not disappoint!”—Adrienne Bailon

"Angie captures perfectly the essence of hip-hop in a genuine way. In a way that only a person who has lived it can.” – The Huffington Post

“Her voice is a theme throughout the memoir, both literally and figuratively, with Angie painting detailed portraits of how she developed as a person and used not only her voice, but her experiences and perspectives to navigate life and remain honest to her truest self. It's a must read.” – Complex

About the Author

Angie Martinez is recognized as one of the most influential personalities in popular culture and multimedia. Angie’s nearly twenty years of on-air hosting experience has led her to become the media trailblazer that she is today: multimedia host, spokeswoman, actress, recording artist, entertainment personality, author, and philanthropist.

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Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Celebra (May 17, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1101990333
ISBN-13: 978-1101990339
Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 1 x 9.4 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (455 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,565 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #12 in Books > Humor & Entertainment > Radio > General Broadcasting
- #18 in Books > Arts & Photography > Music > Biographies > Rap & Hip-Hop
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The Friend on Your Radio

ByStar Brownon May 18, 2016

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When I heard THE Angie Martinez was writing a book, I HAD to buy it. Not borrow it, not download it, not blog skim, actually buy it. So my expectations were to hear juicy stories about the interviews, moments, and highlights in the world of HipHop. There are a couple of juicy tales but this book is STRICTLY about Angie. Her voice. Her experience. Her growth. Her lessons. The juicy tales she did share were those she recognized as impactful to her life and was a lesson in building the woman she is constantly working on. If you have ever avidly listened and followed Angie, you will know that she's honest, fair, and tries to do the right thing in difficult moments. This book is an accurate depiction of the ground breaking, original female, hip hop head that you've come to know on the show with some reasons for why she has made life choices and conducts herself the way she does. She's shared hard life lessons as well as pieces of the highlights. Congratulations Ms. Martinez! Your voice is still ringing and heard after a drilion years!!!

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As Good as you'd think it would be

ByPatrick Ellisonon May 18, 2016

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I was so happy when I heard she was coming to Power 105 as I was not the biggest Hot 97 fan and was equally excited for this book to come out. I'm a fast reader and as soon as this downloaded to my kindle,I dove in head first. Admittedly though I'm not done with it but I can tell you that this book is great & easily gets 5 stars. A real hip hop fan will love this memoir.And truth be told,I think any fan of radio personalities and music in general will love this. I'll be done with it in a day or so,it's that good. Simply put,great read by a great person and even greater icon in hip hop. Buy this,you'll love it!

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Great read!

ByBoss2099on May 17, 2016

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Wonderful book. Lots of history, told by a great. Always the voice of NY, and now global. Salute! Highly recommended!!!

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The voice of Hip Hop Speaks

ByMaria D. Bringason May 18, 2016

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If you're a fan of the culture this book is everything! Angie Martinez got me through some thangs.... Her music I played out so much my cd's are scratched and I can't get past certain tracks! But I couldn't wait to read as soon as the book came in. It really hit home as she spoke about the relationship with her father and it reminded me almost exact to the relationship I have or don't have with mine! I haven't put the book down yet. NBA is on....: and my eyes are glued to the book!

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... station and went it went hip hop I was like Oh noooo where will I hear Judy Torres again

ByAmazon Customeron June 2, 2016

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I grew up in the era where Hot 97 started as a freestyle station and went it went hip hop I was like Oh noooo where will I hear Judy Torres again??!! Anyway. A Jersey girl who grew up in the same era as Angie, Im SO happy I read this, bc Ill be honest - her move to Power made me question her loyalty....

What can I say? She seems as loyal - ethical - and kind as they come...This was the feel I always got from her on 97, and I could tell any artist on air had an upmost respect for her.

Loved to hear her upbringing in NY her time down in Florida jamming to Miami Bass (haha) and her growth from child to woman, despite the BS. She dabbled as we all did was so honest, and real...and I didnt put the book down til I got to WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED WHEN SHE WENT TO POWER...and it all made sense..

She is beautiful, smart, not a girlie girl and high maintenance. And I relate to her so much....I guess alot of us in the tristate may - but seriously - funny parts, sad parts, just real parts (Tupac interview got to me) and anyway...all of it. Loved it....The Voice of NYC - Love you Angie!!! Congratulations on your success with this memoir. You are loved by us, too. Besitos!!!

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I'm a really big fan of biographies and I love the "overcoming" factor

BySHallon June 30, 2016

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I'm a really big fan of biographies and I love the "overcoming" factor. This book for me was only ok though. Although there were some great moments in the hip hop culture discussed, overall Angie's story didn't really fascinate me. Not to take anything from what Angie has achieved and what she represents, obviously she is a "big deal", but the story itself didn't really leave an impression.

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Great Read!

ByZeeon April 7, 2017

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This is a great read. Growing up in New York City when Hip Hop was just starting to get played on the radio brought me back to my youth. I remember coming home from school and putting Hot 97 on, listening to that station all day until I went to sleep. I enjoyed listening to Angie on the radio. It's crazy as I'm reading the book I remember where I was and what I was doing as she is talking about certain events that happen to her and on the radio. Before the internet there was radio and radio is where I got all my hip hop news and r&b news. She's not only the Voice of New York....She is the Voice Of My Youth!

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Greatest books of 2016

ByTaneesha Crookson October 18, 2016

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This is one of the greatest books of 2016. If you have not read My Voice, a memoir by Angie Martinez please buy it and read it now! Martinez shares so much of her life experiences on and off the radio air ways. Not only does she provide personal and intimate details of her life, she also gives you a raw behind the scene look into hip hop culture. I was surprised Angie Martinez had so many topics to write about in her book, for example, she wrote about drugs, near death experiences and financial struggles. For every topic she wrote about, she included a lessons learned from that topic. Martinez’s memoir has given me a lot of motivation. I really suggest you take time to read this book.

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