KeishaRenee

I always knew what I wanted to do since high school but never knew how I was going to get there exactly, but its safe to safe I been putting in some work and hard work pays off.Started off doing Sundays and now I do mid-days on Hot991 and even though I still am a work in progress I love what I do and love kicking it with the capitol district 6 days out the week. I can go on and on about what I want to do and where I see myself in the next 5 years but I rather show you than tell you. Stay tune my story will forever be unwritten.

Albany NY’s Largest Job Fair

2019 is the year to be great. If you are looking for a job well mark your calendars , Monday January 21st check out the worlds largest job fair. There will be booths set up from jobs like County Waste, Center for disability, Ellis Medicine, The US postal service and much more...

Are You A Last Minute Christmas Shopper?

Christmas is one week away. I have done zero Christmas shopping but I have a list of things to get. Every year I plan to start my shopping the week of Thanksgiving in hopes of not having to worry about shopping at the last minute, but that never happens...

Who Is The Hottest Underground Artist?

I love discovering and finding new artists that have a dope delivery, flow and presence when it comes to music. I am a true believer that underground music sometimes sounds better than the music we hear on the radio. I enjoy watching artists grow through there music and performances...

Jordan Hollywood Talks New Album With Keisha Renee

Last week, I had the pleasure to meet Quality Control's newest member Jordan Hollywood at Overit Studios for a listening of his second album "Finally" which dropped November 9th. Super dope vibe. He played a couple tracks off the album and answered some questions that people h…

Toys For Tots Is Bringing Santa To Town Early This Year

Meet Santa and see if you made the good list. This year La Familia MC and Toys For Tots present an afternoon spent with Santa. Along with giving back to the community and helping those out for the holidays, they will be hooking some of the kids up with some early Christmas gifts...

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Get ready Cap City! Santa Claus is coming to town. He's made his list and checked it twice and Albany, NY is on the good list (well at least the kids are). Santa will be in town much sooner than December 25th.
He will be stopping by a couple places thought out the city to see and hang out with t…

Capital Lights In The Park

'Tis the season for everything jolly. I would say the holidays definitely bring the good out of people and, even though I am not a huge fan of the winter, I can appreciate the holiday spirit. I remember all the fun things my mom would do with us when we were kids...

Skate At The Empire Plaza

Its that time of year again where skating on frozen ice becomes the fun thing to do. If you have never ice skated no worries you can learn. The rink is open daily until 8 pm. Saturdays and Sundays skate for free. Open to the public so bring the whole family...

Artist Submit Music For Who’s Hot Podcast

Every Saturday night we lit on Hot 99.1 playing the hottest underground music in the 518 and around. Sing, Rap, or do both and wanna see how the 518 rates your music? Submit clean radio music using the form below. Saturday nights, find out who's hot and on the come up with Keisha Renee kicking …

Toys For Tots

Christmas will be here before you know it. To help make sure kids in the capital region don't go without a special gift this holiday season donate a new toy for the annual "Toys For Tots". Help put a smile on a kids face this holiday season...

Meal Deals For Veterans

So Veterans Day was this past Sunday November 11th,and the holiday is being observed around the country today . Salute to all those who have fought and served for the country and those that are still active in duty. Yesterday there where a ton of places that honored those who served in the military…

Who’s Really Hot? VOTE!

The first episode of " Who's Hot" podcast aired this past Saturday . Vote now for your favorite tracks to be played during The Supreme Experience and with DJ Show inside there daily mixes. Also If you missed it check out the link below.

Who’s Hot Episode 1 Recap

Its official Who's Hot podcast kicked off this past Saturday night and it was EVERYTHING. Great feed back on how the showed aired and the songs and artist that was featured on the podcast. If you missed it check out the link below.
1) Jelly Man- Drip
2) CASH- In Da Loop
3)Jamie Ray - DollaSign
4) Jeezus…

Keisha Renee Presents “Who’s Hot Podcast” On Saturday Nights

Been saying this for a little minute now- Don't Sleep on the 518. Our area has so much talent that goes unnoticed... until now. Keisha Renee presents Who's Hot Podcast is the newest and hottest show taken over Saturday Nights 12am-1am starting November 3rd on Hot991...

Help Out For The Holidays In The Capital Region

The holidays are slowly approaching and there will be many families and people that will need help getting though the season. With Thanksgiving right around the way, the Capital Region and Equinox will continue there longest running holiday tradition...

Capital Region Fun Fact

What started out as a small pumpkin seed being planted in hopes of growing a normal size pumpkin for the fall season, soon grew to be a 2528 lb pumpkin.( Hence that's how Jack's bean stalk grew as well). Talk about endless pumpkin pie and bread for the rest of the season...

5 Ways To Stay Healthy This Season

Want to stay healthy and free from the flu and any cold like symptom?. Here is a list of good and very simple habits to follow to stay healthy during the up and coming flu season.
1) Drink lots of fluid - staying hydrated is key.
2) Wash Your hand - germs travel fast and spread easily...

What National Day Is It?

Remember when you were in grade school or highschool and we had spritit week and each day was a different theme or day. Well now you dont have to be in school to participate on a theme filled day you can just look it up on google calendar and see what weird fun day it is...

Hottest Artist In The 518

I always said the 518 has alot of talent. Over the past couple of months I have had the pleasure of either hosting or attending showcases throughout the Albany area with some of the most talented artists, producers, videographers you name it somebody in the 518 got it and is nextd up...

Best Orchards In The Capital Region

Living Upstate has some good qualities like the seasonal weather changes , the great outdoors and since its Fall they have amazing apple farms or orchards as we may call them.
My favorite part about going apple picking is finding the perfect apple to munch on while im walking around and then before l…

Hot991 RoadTrip To Maury

On Friday we took another road trip down to see Maury with some Hot991 listeners. If you never been to a live tapping of Maury then you are missing out on a-lot of fun. I still cant believe the stories that was told on the lie detector test like people are really hilarious in this world ...

Halloween In The Cap City

Halloween is literally right around the corner. I look forward to the creativity of everyone's Halloween costume this year. Last year we had a Hot991 Halloween costume contest and here is a look at last years past look.
Keisha Renee as a blood-thirsty zombie
"Don't be a menace"
Forever Aaliya…

How to Participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Albany

Breast Cancer awareness month is an annual international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention and cure.
Albany, NY makes strides throughout the month of Octobe…

This November will be one of the most important midterm elections of our lifetime. Midterm elections are just as important as the Presidential election. We all have a voice.
I remember being able to vote for the first time ever in 2008, and to see former President Obama win and carry out two terms in…

Fall Outings In The Capital Region

OK, so even though I'm super annoyed Summer is pretty much over, the last few days of the nice weather are still pretty enjoyable. I mean fall isn't so bad. You got apple picking, hayrides, haunted houses, bonfires etc. I can dig it a little bit...

Capital Region Jobs. UPS,Toll Collector, Home Depot

Having trouble looking for a job. Trust me, I know the process very well. It can be really hard finding something that fits your liking. Whether you are just graduating or looking to switch things up, Don't stress trust the process.
" Whats for you will always be for you"

Kickin For A Cause!

This Saturday September 15th we are "Kickin for a cause" at Schenectady's Central Park. This is a co-ed community kickball tournament and open to the public . This is a FREE event. Must be 16 years or older to participate. You can register now at
There will be music, foo…

Adrian Swish Talks Alist Showcase With Keisha Renee

Yesterday evening Adrian Swish from Digital Currency called into the Hot 99.1 studios to chop it up with me about the up and coming A-list Showcase that will be happening this Saturday, September 15th at Jupiter Hall inside Crossgates Mall.
Now Adrian's resume is pretty intense...

Jay Critch And LouGotCash At The ACC September 14th

Get ready this Friday, September 14th, it's going to be a "LITUATION" at the Albany Capital Center. Calling out all colleges and students in the 518 to pop out and catch the vibes with Jay Critch and LouGotCash!!!! Must be 17 and older to attend and 21 to drink...

Parents Concerned For Kids Getting Dropped Off At Wrong Location

I don't have any kids yet, but I know for a fact I would be outraged if my kid was not put on the right bus and dropped back off home safely. Schools all over the capital region resumed session this past Thursday, which means there were some new faces at the bus stop and new drivers for the new…