Frank Ski

Frank Ski
Frank Ski
Born	Frank Rodriguez; May 9, 1964 (age 61); Harlem, New York
Occupation(s)	DJ, journalist, philanthropist, public forums host
Spouses	Tanya Rodriguez (1995–2015); Patrice Basanta-Henry, MD (2017);
Children	5
	Career
Show	"Frank and Wanda in the Morning"
Station(s)	WVEE (V-103), WHUR (Washington, DC) WALR KISS 104.1 Atlanta
Country	United States
Website	www.frankski.com

Frank Rodriguez,^[1] professionally known as Frank Ski (born May 9, 1964),^{[citation needed]} is an American DJ, journalist, philanthropist, radio personality, and public forums host.

He is also recognized as a Baltimore club and house music artist through his solo and group work with 2 Hyped Brothers & a Dog. From 1998 to 2012, and again from 2017 to January 2019, he hosted the Frank and Wanda in the Morning Show alongside co-host Wanda Smith^[2] on the Atlanta urban contemporary radio station WVEE. He currently hosts The Morning Culture show, alongside Jade Novah and J.R. Jackson.

Biography

Career highlights

Frank Ski was recognized by Reverend Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Push Coalition in 2002 for his contributions to journalism.^[3] He has also hosted significant events such as the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame, promoting awareness of historical civil rights achievements.^[4]^[5]

Awards and recognition

Rainbow Push Coalition, Reverend Jesse Jackson (2002)^[3]
Georgia March of Dimes, Achievement in Radio Award (A.I.R.)^[6]
National Urban League, Atlanta Chapter; Distinguished Community Service Award (2007)
Ludacris Foundation, Community Service Award, 2008^[7]
11 Alive Community Service Award (2009)^[8]
Mentioned by Uganda Musician Ritah Kigozi in her song "Twandibadewo" (3:23-3:25)

Frank Ski Kids Foundation

The Frank Ski Kids Foundation is an organization created by Ski in 2005, acting in the Atlanta area.^[9] It aims to help children explore their ambitions by engaging them in science, technology, athletics, and the arts.^[10] The foundation also hosts a yearly Youth Bowl football competition, and it gives young people the opportunity to travel abroad on excursions.^[11]^[12]

Studio albums

Ya Rollin' Doo Doo (with 2 Hyped Brothers & a Dog) (1991)
Frank Ski Club Trax (1992)

Singles

"Doo Doo Brown" (with 2 Hyped Brothers & a Dog) (1991)
"Tony's Bitch Track" (1992)
"Whores In This House" (1992)

References

^ Local Radio Personalities Open Up, MyFoxAtlanta.com Archived April 20, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
^ Thapliyal, Oshika. "Atlanta radio host Frank Ski says co-host Wanda Smith "wasn't doing well" before her death". MSN. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
^ ^a ^b Frank Ski Archived 2011-07-16 at the Wayback Machine, article from Georgia Perimeter College
^ Radio Co-Host Is "Open", Atlanta Woman's Magazine Archived July 19, 2012, at archive.today
^ "Frank Ski". Compass Media Networks. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
^ "March of Dimes A.I.R. Award for "Best Original Music or Jingle"". Archived from the original on October 30, 2014.
^ "Word of Mouf"^{[permanent dead link]}, Ludacris Foundation newsletter, Page 8
^ Ho, Rodney. "3/4: Morning mash with Bachelor ratings, Frank Ski, Miley Cyrus". Things to Do (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution). Retrieved 2025-04-09.
^ Umontuen, Itoro N. (22 April 2024). "The Frank Ski Kids Foundation will address climate change during their expedition to the Great Barrier Reef". The Atlanta voice. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
^ "Frank Ski Kids: About Us". Archived from the original on February 6, 2009.
^ City Newsbytes Archived September 27, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, The Franklin Commitments for the City of Atlanta
^ 12/11: Frank Ski’s wine auction Archived February 24, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, Atlanta Journal Constitution's "Access Atlanta" section

External links

Frank Ski Kids videos

[1] Local Radio Personalities Open Up, MyFoxAtlanta.com Archived April 20, 2012, at the Wayback Machine

[2] Thapliyal, Oshika. "Atlanta radio host Frank Ski says co-host Wanda Smith "wasn't doing well" before her death". MSN. Retrieved 9 January 2025.

[skibio07-3] Frank Ski Archived 2011-07-16 at the Wayback Machine, article from Georgia Perimeter College

[4] Radio Co-Host Is "Open", Atlanta Woman's Magazine Archived July 19, 2012, at archive.today

[5] "Frank Ski". Compass Media Networks. Retrieved 2025-01-22.

[6] "March of Dimes A.I.R. Award for "Best Original Music or Jingle"". Archived from the original on October 30, 2014.

[7] "Word of Mouf"^{[permanent dead link]}, Ludacris Foundation newsletter, Page 8

[8] Ho, Rodney. "3/4: Morning mash with Bachelor ratings, Frank Ski, Miley Cyrus". Things to Do (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution). Retrieved 2025-04-09.

[9] Umontuen, Itoro N. (22 April 2024). "The Frank Ski Kids Foundation will address climate change during their expedition to the Great Barrier Reef". The Atlanta voice. Retrieved 9 January 2025.

[10] "Frank Ski Kids: About Us". Archived from the original on February 6, 2009.

[11] City Newsbytes Archived September 27, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, The Franklin Commitments for the City of Atlanta

[12] 12/11: Frank Ski’s wine auction Archived February 24, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, Atlanta Journal Constitution's "Access Atlanta" section

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Authority control databases
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Artists	MusicBrainz
Other	Yale LUX

Frank Ski
Born	Frank Rodriguez (1964-05-09) May 9, 1964 (age 61) Harlem, New York
Occupation(s)	DJ, journalist, philanthropist, public forums host
Spouses	Tanya Rodriguez (1995–2015) Patrice Basanta-Henry, MD (2017)
Children	5
Career
Show	"Frank and Wanda in the Morning"
Station(s)	WVEE (V-103), WHUR (Washington, DC) WALR KISS 104.1 Atlanta
Country	United States

Website	www.frankski.com