About Me
Nikki Strong got her start in radio doing the gospel show at Brown University’s professional station WBRU. Since then, she has worked in various stations in different formats - Soft Rock, International, Hip Hop, R&B and Talk. One of her most fulfilling gigs was building and developing the "neo-soul" channel, The Flow, at XM Satellite Radio where she worked as Music Director. She also served as Music Director for the World Music station XM100 WorldZone and then built an international Hip Hop music station for WorldSpace Satellite Radio. These last two jobs enabled Nikki to experience first hand how impactful African American culture particularly Soul, R&B and Jazz have been on music from all over the world. On the air, Nikki enjoys engaging and having fun with her listeners. In addition to all kinds of music, Nikki loves to dance - salsa, ballet, flamenco, jazz, modern, house, African…. When it comes to movement, she is down for the cause! She is excited and honored to be a member of the WHUR family.
Birthplace:
The boogie down Bronx
Grew Up In:
Spanish Harlem
Marital Status:
Single
Favorite Way To Relax:
Chillin’ out in the Caribbean sun.
Favorite Novel:
Too many to name, but right now it’s J California Cooper “Family”. It unexpectedly profoundly resonated with me long after I read it. Also Anita Diamant's The Red Tent- EXCELLENT!
Motto:
Treat Others the way you would want to be treated.
Ten All Time Favorite Songs:
More like artists - Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Jill Scott, Luther Vandross, Kem, Raphael Saadiq, Sade, Fela Kuti to name a few...
Favorite Song Last Year:
Too many to name, but I will say that this year I am loving Chrisette Michelle’s Blame It On Me.
Favorite Song Last 10 Years:
Here are a few: Donny Hathaway - Song for you,
Luther Vandross - House Is Not A Home,
Rachelle Ferrell with Will Downing - Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This,
and Sekouba Bambino - It’s a Man’s Man’s World
Best Concert Ever Attended:
Sain Supa Crew (a Hip Hop Crew out of France - their live show is AWESOME)
How Long In Radio:
15+ Years
How Long At WHUR:
5 Months
Favorite Vacation Spot:
Still have more of the world to see to figure that one out.
Favorite Interview:
Cee-Lo Green, Gladys Knight, Chrisette Michelle
Biggest Regret:
Letting fear in certain situations get the best of me
Best Advice:
Be anxious for nothing, but through prayer and supplication with thanksgiving make your request known unto God and the peace of God will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
I Dislike:
Nasty food and trifling negative people. I also hate when people say “I am not racist. My cousin/son/husband/girlfri... is African American/Jewish etc.”
Something I Would Never Do Again:
Allow fear to undermine my ability and potential.
Six People From History To Have At A Dinner Party:
Jesus, Ghandi, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, and Michelle Obama.
Favorite DC Restaurant:
I looove the food at Everlasting Life on Georgia Ave!
Biggest Pet Peeve About DC:
Traffic circles, the lack of parking and 24 hour transportation.
Favorite Junk Food:
Desserts, desserts, desserts! Cookies, chocolate, pies and cake!
One Word That Best Describes You:
Positive
Favorite Season In DC:
Spring and Fall
If Not Yourself Who Would You Be:
God -- this way I would know EVERYTHING
Your Heroes In Real Life:
Jesus,my family, yes everyone in my family; and so many of my friends (too many to name) who have blessed my life; and, of course my ancestors (including those in my direct lineage and not), who worked and sacrificed to make the world a better place for me to live.
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