Location:
Washington DC
About Me
Troy Johnson has made a significant transformation from "hip-hop", to "hot talk", and from the "blogosphere", to public access television. Troy has over 20 years of broadcast experience from mainstream urban radio, to talk radio. As a broadcaster Troy's unique point of view and humor has always added a refreshing twist to the issues of the day. Troy also served as Executive Director of People 75, Baltimore's public access television station. Recently, Troy is proud to be on the staff of WHUR-FM as co-host of The Hang Suite.
Birthplace:
Chicago
Grew Up In:
Chicago/Indianapolis
Marital Status:
Single
Favorite City:
New Orleans
Favorite Way To Relax:
I love to travel ... experiencing some place new is always exciting!
Favorite Movie:
Crimson Tide
Favorite Novel:
The DaVinci Code by Dan Brown
Favorite Sports Team:
The Baltimore Ravens, baby! Followed closely by the New York Knicks!
Motto:
"If you are going through hell, keep going." - Sir Winston Churchill
Ten All Time Favorite Songs:
Not Just Knee Deep (The loooong version!) by Parliament Funkadelic, They Reminice Over You by Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth, Nothing Can Come Between Us by Sade, When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop Loving You by Marvin Gaye, Umi Says by Mos Def, Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G., Forget Me Nots by Patrice Rushen, Jazz (We've Got) by A Tribe Called Quest, I Don't Wanna Fall In Love by Jane Child
Favorite Song Last Year:
Successful by Drake, and I'm Ready by Alicia Keyes (Honorable Mention)
Favorite Song Last 10 Years:
Blame It by Jamie Foxx, Guess Who Loves You More by Raheem DeVaughn, Cold War by Janelle Monae', Show Me What You Got by Jay-Z, Rock The Boat by Aaliyah, Love Calls by Kem, Far Away by Kindred, Flashing Lights AND Runaway by Kanye West, Not Like Crazy by Jill Scott
Best Concert Ever Attended:
I gotta name a few...The Jackson's Triumph Tour, Zapp Featuring Roger, Public Enemy, Jill Scott's first tour, D'Angelo, Jay-Z's Blueprint Tour, Dave Koz w/Johnathan Butler & Sheila E
How Long In Radio:
21 years
How Long At WHUR:
I just got here!
Favorite Vacation Spot:
Capetown, South Africa
Biggest Regret:
Not serving in the military. If I didn't become a broadcaster, I would've been a Navy Admiral...and an Astronaut!
Best Advice:
Everyday won't be a good one. Sometimes you've got to persevere, and stay optimistic...the good days are on the way!
I Dislike:
Too many vegetables to name!
Six People From History To Have At A Dinner Party:
Ghandi, MLK, Malcolm X, Benjamin Baneker, JFK, Jackie Robinson, August Wilson
Favorite DC Monument:
Arlington National Cemetery, and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial, opening in 2011.
Most Romantic Spot in DC:
Wherever I happen to be in D.C. at the moment! ;)
Biggest Pet Peeve About DC:
Traffic on New York Aveneue!!! If I could un-install about 10 traffic lights, I'd be able to go from 295 to 7th Ave in about 6 minutes! I gotta work on that!
Favorite Junk Food:
I may have to go with the McRib! It just might be the tastiest mystery meat sandwich known to man!
Favorite Cocktail:
A Jack Daniel's Sour, with Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey
One Word That Best Describes You:
Versatile
Favorite Season In DC:
Summer
If Not Yourself Who Would You Be:
I don't think I wanna be anybody else...I like me!
Your Heroes In Real Life:
My parents: Jay Johnson, and Arneda Moncure-Johnson, Paul Robeson, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Colin Powell
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