Jay Sanin
There Is A Petition To Change Our National Anthem To R. Kelly’s ‘Ignition’ Remix
R. Kelly's 'Igntion' remix is one of the hottest tracks of all time. It is ten years old and still drives people absolutely crazy any time they hear it. But is it worthy of becoming our new national anthem? A petition on the White House web site is trying to make that happen.
Is B. Martin’s ‘SUNY Anthem’ Cool Or Corny? [VIDEO + POLL]
B. Martin is a rapper who got his start in the Albany area, hailing from Colonie and graduating from the University at Albany. Like many graduates of the SUNY school (like me!), he has a great deal of pride in his alma mater. That pride led to him putting out a song in conjunction with the State University of New York system, 'SUNY Anthem.'
Best Bars In Albany For Drinking On St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick's Day is one of a select few days each year in which it acceptable to drink all day long. Luckily, the Albany area has a vast number of establishments for people, Irish or not, to partake in the St. Patty's Day festivities. We've done the work in finding the best Albany bars for St...
How Much Snow Did You Get From Nemo? [POLL]
The snowstorm known as Nemo has hit the Albany area with massive amounts of snow in some places, and underwhelming amounts in others. First of all, we hope that everyone was okay while the storm was raging on. Secondly, we want to know how much snowfall hit YOUR home...
Hot 99.1 Playlist – February 2013 Top Songs
Check out the top 40 songs in Hot 99.1's rotation for the month of January
Where To Watch The 2013 Presidential Inauguration
President Barack Obama was sworn in yesterday at noon, in accordance with the United States Constitution, as the President of the United States. Today, he will go through the inauguration ceremony, which is certainly dominating American television today...
Hot 99.1 Playlist – January 2013 Top Songs
Check out the top 40 songs in Hot 99.1's rotation for the month of January
New York Knicks Guard Iman Shumpert Remixes Kanye West’s ‘Clique’ [AUDIO]
With the New York Knicks off to a hot start this season and hype beginning to build around the team, it was only a matter of time until somebody remixed Kanye West's hit 'Clique' in honor of the Knickerbockers. After all, Clique does rhyme with Knick...
Hot 99.1 Playlist – December 2012 Top Songs
Check out the top 40 songs in Hot 99.1's rotation for the month of December
Hip-Hop Fans Write In Artists During 2012 Election [PHOTOS]
One of the best parts of an election in the social media age is seeing people post their ballots to their Instagram or Twitter accounts. This is especially true if they use their ballots to make a funny write-in vote. Many people did just that yesterday, including a couple of votes for hip-hop artists.
Young Jeezy Drops ‘We Done It Again’ In Support Of President Barack Obama [NSFW AUDIO]
Last night, Barack Obama was elected to a second term as President of the United States, winning convincingly in the electoral vote.
In 2008, the hip-hop community made its way into the Presidential race, with Young Jeezy putting out 'My President Is Black' in support of the then-Presidential hopeful...
Hot 99.1 Playlist – November 2012 Top Songs
Check out the 40 songs in Hot 99.1's rotation for the month of November
Hot 99.1 Playlist – October 2012 Top Songs
Check out the 40 songs in Hot 99.1's rotation for the month of October
Barack Obama Delivers Speech At Democratic National Convention
Whether you agree with his politics or not, one thing can not be denied: Barack Obama is a fantastic speaker. He put that on display last night at the 2012 Democratic National Convention, delivering nearly an hour long speech about a number of different topics in regards to his attempts to secure re-election in November...
Hot 99.1 Playlist – September 2012 Top Songs
Check out the 40 songs in Hot 99.1's rotation for the month of September
Nicki Minaj: “I’m a Republican Voting For Mitt Romney” [NSFW-AUDIO]
Each election season you can usually count on at least one hip-hop artist using their verses to proclaim their political beliefs (many will recall Young Jeezy's "My President Is Black" prior to the 2008 election). In 2012, Nicki Minaj has taken that role in a freestyle verse on Lil Wayne's Dedication 4 mixtape, stating that she is a Republican and is voting for Mitt Romney...
Troy’s Barker Park Benches Removed
Via the Times Union, four benches have been removed in Troy's Barker Park after people began complaining about inappropriate behavior by those who used to hang out at them, according to a city spokesman. He also said that he hopes the bench removal will help to stop the behavior from happening in the park...