Exclusive: Rocsi hosts BET's popular show 106th and Park
Fans cry foul after host poses for June issue of KING magazine 
Wash, DC (BlackPressMagazine.com) -- "Foxy Rocsi," as my nephew Jordan calls her, may have been born in Honduras, but this beautiful Latina grew up in New Orleans and claims the Bayou State as home.
Dreams don’t last long for BET’s newest starlet, Rocsi. That’s because she turns them into reality. When she auditioned for BET’s New Faces Search and beat out more than 5,000 other competitors, she was already a hit radio personality in Chicago destined for more. Crowned the new female co-host of 106 & PARK, Rocsi, along with co-host, Terrence, has the experience and character to steer the network’s highly rated music countdown toward continued success.
"This may very well be one of the smartest things that BET has done in a long time," said DC Livers, managing editor for Black Press Magazine, the industry trade publication covering Black media. "After firing AJ and Free many didn't the embattled network could make it back, but the wave of the hip hop's future includes Hispanics and selecting Rocsi puts the network firmly ahead of the demographic curve," said Livers, who has spent a decade covering BET.
But fans are crying fowl after Rocsi posed in racy photos in the June 2007 issue of King magazine. Critics point out that former host, Free, was fired for posing in the September 2005 issue of the same magazine.
"It's certainly not a new idea, but it's a method that has proven to be a financial hit in Hollywood," said Livers. "From Will Smith's pairing with Eva Menendez to Fat Joe appearing in movies like Empire to Angie Martinez on Hot 97 in New York, Blacks have shown a high acceptance of Hispanic counterparts in Hip Hop culture."
Rocsi agrees.
“Hip hop is in my blood; it’s programmed into my DNA,” she says. "It's been a blessing for me to do this."
Immersed in the eclectic cultures of that historic city, Rocsi is well versed in many genres of music, but hip hop is her main ingredient.
After graduating from Nicholls State University, she deejayed her way into the tough Texas and Boston radio markets, before making her home at Chicago’s Power 92 FM. Known in radio as the “Midday Mami,” Rocsi’s charming and versatile persona allows her to transition easily from the DJ booth to the dance floor or to the ball field. She enjoys salsa dancing with the girls, chillin’ with the boys at the 40-yard line and boxing.
In addition to the “Midday Mami’s” interesting hobbies, she can be found lending a humanitarian hand. After Hurricane Katrina destroyed her hometown, Rocsi and some of her closest friends decided to throw a benefit, appropriately named “Jambalaya.” Proceeds from Jambalaya went to help rebuild Rocsi’s alma mater, West Jefferson High School. Why did she feel the need to help out?
“My first everything was in New Orleans...my first dance, my first kiss, and so I figured why not have my own little New Orleans bash as a way to give back to my hometown.”
It’s a new dawn at 106 and Rocsi, along with co-host Terrence, is ready to seize the day. Rocsi’s friendly, fun personality will draw you in. She’s confident and beautiful, but most important, she’s 100 percent real. So get ready for Rocsi to rock your world.
Check Rocsi and Terrence J out on our exclusive podcast interview then head to Florida for the taping of BET's Spring Bling.
Related: Listen to our exclusive Rocsi podcast interview exclusively on Black Podcasts.com
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