Troi Torain aka STAR is a multimedia personality whose career has spanned the arenas of radio, television and the world-wide web. Considered a radio pioneer by many, Torain’s personal brand STAR & BUC WILD has set precedents in the urban landscape. STAR made the national stage on MTV in 1999 (Beat Suite) but it was his radio shows on New York’s Hot 97 and Power 105 that launched him into super stardom. Torain’s resume also includes WEA (Warner Elektra Atlantic), Virgin Records, The Source magazine, Power 104.1 (Hartford), Power 99 (Philly), Hip-Hop Weekly magazine, Vladtv.com, 100.3 The Beat (Philly) shot97.com, VH1 (The Gossip Game) Everyday Struggle (Complex) and The Star Report. In 2011 STAR was also inducted into News Ones Top 20 greatest radio personalities of all time