Jimmy Nievez

Jimmy Nievez, born in 1969, is a disc jockey of New York, Boston, and San Juan, Puerto Rico.

After several years of disc jockeying, Nieves became one of the original disc jockeys of Cosmos 94 FM, Tu Emisora Radioactiva. The first radio station targeting Underground Rap followers, known today as the music phenomenon reggaeton.

In 1998, Jimmy was being offered the opportunity to be part of a new radio station in New York, Caliente 105.9. Nieves was co-host of "La Jungla De New York" (The New York Jungle), alongside Danny Cruz. An afternoon drive talk show, which soon became the stations' biggest hit.

In New York, television became an integral part of his resume, as he co-hosted a variety and entertainment show called "Sabado Al Mediodia" (Saturday at Midday), which became the top rated local Spanish television program on Univision's New York affiliate, WXTV-41.

Nieves was given the opportunity to host "Jimmy y Boquita En La Manana" on WEMG in Boston, with Dominican comedian Rosemery Almonte. "Boquita" achieving the highest ratings in the station's history.

Following his success in Boston, came yet another chance at hosting a morning talk show) in the Big Apple and his third DJ role, in a brand new project. At Rumba 107.1 FM, Nieves hosted "Wassup NY," while still working with "Boquita".

He returned to Puerto Rico to work again with Danny Cruz, in "La Perrera" (The Dog House). An afternoon drive talk show on Puerto Rico's top-rated radio network, Cadena Salsoul. Nieves is now working alongside Dominican entertainer Frederick Martinez, "El Pacha", in a morning show called "El Jangueo" (Hanging) at WCAA, New York's only reggaeton station.

Appearances, interviews, and awards

He has been interviewed on television shows such as "Despierta America" (Univision) and "Escandalo TV" (Telefutura), and has also appeared in mayor local Latino events such as the Puerto Rican Day Parade (Timeline of New York City events) and Dominican Day Parade.

He has himself interviewed many major Latino celebrities and personalities including Ricky Martin, Juanes, Celia Cruz, Ruben Blades, Alejandro Fernandez, Shakira, and Daddy Yankee.

Early years

He was born in New York City (Spanish Harlem, also known as East Harlem or El Barrio) to Puerto Rican parents. At the age of ten Jimmy's family moved to Puerto Rico where he grew up and lived most of his youth years.

At age 14, he started work at different radio stations in the southern coast of Puerto Rico, soon doing everything from production, to board operator, and DJ-ing. He even gained experience as a program director of WENA, in Yauco, Puerto Rico. He got the opportunity to host his first morning show on WRIO FM in Ponce City.

External links

* [http://www.univision.com/content/content.jhtml?cid=387833 Jimmy Nieves]
* [http://www.univision.com/content/channel.jhtml?chid=9486&schid=9497 La Kalle 105.9 FM]
* [http://www.arbitron.com/radio_stations/mm001050.asp Arbitron]
* [http://www.eldiariony.com/noticias/bajofuego.aspx?desc=BAJO%20FUEGO Bajo Fuego]

ee also

*El Jangueo
*List of famous Puerto Ricans