Bella Boutique Provides Teens a VIP Experience for High School Dances Bella Boutique is making prom dreams come true for Denver teens, offering a unique experience that goes beyond just providing dresses. With 2,000 dresses, shoes, and accessories available, Bella Boutique helps 450-500 teens each season feel like VIPs through one-on-one shopping with personal stylists. […]
Monica The Great Shares Her Spiritual Connection to Music Monica The Great’s name is more than a stage name—it’s a tribute to a cherished friend who always saw greatness in her. Growing up in Rialto, California, she was called “Monica the Goat,” “Monica the Great,” and “Monica the Goddess,” and after his passing, she chose […]
Vote for which Colorado musician you would like to see depicted! KUVO Jazz and THE DROP are collaborating for an exciting new project! Funded by the Denver Arts and Venues P.S. You Are Here (PSYAH) grant program, Beat Box is a community art project that aims to showcase Denver’s vibrant past and present music scene, […]
Comedian Dominique Brings the Funny to Denver Comedy legend Dominique brought the laughs to Denver, and The Morning Show’s Sugabear and LaMolly had front-row seats to the fun. With 30 years in the game, she reflected on how comedy has changed. Social media may have shaken things up, but the power of laughter remains the […]
A Faith-Based Movement for Black Liberation in Denver Soul 2 Soul Sisters was created as a faith-based, Black women-led response to anti-Black violence in the U.S. Co-founded by Rev. Tawana Angela Davis, Ph.D., and Rev. Dr. Dawn Riley Duval, the organization is dedicated to honoring and protecting the lives, decisions, and communities of Black women, femmes, and […]
Konjo is bringing bold, authentic Ethiopian culture to Colorado in a fast-casual way.
Born Yesterday: How One Local Artist Found Rebirth on KUVO’S Airwaves Denver based artist/producer Siah Rain’n is fresh off a hot 2024. The release of his collaboration with local MC Nelo, “Born Yesterday” has cemented both of them as forces in the Denver scene, and their reach is only growing. “Born Yesterday” is an exploration […]
Comedy legend Bill Bellamy recently stopped by 104.7 The Drop to share his “Top Five” lists of female artists and male R&B groups.
Denver-based artist Yonnas is carving out a unique space in music with what he calls “Dream Pop for Black People.”
Finesse Mitchell stopped by 104.7 THE DROP to talk about his incredible career and share why laughter is so important.
Convivio Café, Denver’s first women and immigrant-owned Guatemalan-inspired café, is more than just a coffee spot—it’s a celebration of culture, connection, and community.
The Black Santa Project in bringing holiday cheer to Denver!
Bar Red blends Italian cuisine with a vibrant Hip Hop culture, creating a unique destination for food lovers and music enthusiasts alike.
Exclusive screening of The Wu-Tang Experience Live at Red Rocks to Denver, set for Friday, November 8th, at the Buell Public Media Center
Denver’s Hip Hop scene is alive and well, and Stay Tuned has been a cornerstone of it for over two decades. This collective isn’t just making music—they’re creating full-blown experiences by blending beats, rhymes, and stunning visuals.
The Drop 104.7 is excited to announce our 5th Annual Food Drive, in partnership with Sonic! As we embrace the season of giving, we invite you to join us in supporting individuals and families in need throughout Colorado.
Denver Clerk & Recorder Paul López speaks on the importance of voting
04.7 The Drop is excited to present The Nappy Roots: Up Close and Personal on Friday, November 1st, at the Buell Public Media Center!
Jon Rubio is a rising force in Denver’s music scene, blending traditional Mexican influences with hip-hop to create a sound that’s truly his own.
oin the Colorado Ethnic Media Exchange and Rocky Mountain PBS for a free screening of Undivide Us, followed by a community discussion.
Luckiee B is a multi-talented artist based in Texas, known for her captivating blend of singing, rapping, songwriting, and MC skills.
KUVO JAZZ and THE DROP Hosts Step Up as Celebrity Crossing Guards DENVER – We’re passionate about building community both on and off the airwaves. On Wednesday, October 9, we were excited to participate once again in National Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day, marking the second year our organization has joined this important […]
The Day of Dead on Super Soni*dos: Submit Your Musical Altar Songs by Oct 25 In Latin America and Mexico specifically the 1st and 2nd of November is known as The Day of the Dead. This is a time to honor those who have passed, but it is also a time to invite them back […]
DNA Picasso is a driving force in Denver’s music scene, amplifying the voices of local artists through his renowned R&B Jamfest.
The Listen Foundation is committed to helping deaf and hard of hearing children develop their best-spoken language skills through Listening and Spoken Language Therapy.
Chef Kamal’s passion for food extends beyond just cooking—it’s about contributing to Denver’s evolving food culture.
Dime Dee is a rising Colorado music artist whose unique blend of meaningful lyrics and diverse influences is shaping the future of hip-hop.
Live Your Lyrics is a powerful musical initiative aimed at promoting suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Founded by Dave Sluiter after losing his partner to suicide, the event uses the healing power of music to foster conversations that are often too painful to begin.
Born and raised in Aurora, Colorado, Riaga draws on his rich heritage to craft music that tells stories of his community and personal experiences. With a blend of singing, rapping, audio engineering, and producing, Riaga’s multifaceted talent brings together elements from his Peruvian and Black American roots.
Shopping With Dignity: Emily Stromquist Provides Food for Families & Kids in Need Emily Stromquist, Executive Director for Food for Hope joined Community Corner to discuss the organization’s mission of empowering and strengthening the future of communities by providing nutritious food to children in need. Currently, Food for Hope works with school districts in Adams […]
Buffalo native and underground Hip-Hop icon Conway the Machine’s story is one of incredible resilience. Despite surviving life-altering gun violence and major recent injuries, Conway has never let those setbacks define him. Instead, he’s used them as fuel for his creativity and drive.
Sweet Justice : Discovering Tkay Maidza Zimbabwean-born singer and rapper Tkay Maidza has emerged in the hip hop world as an electrifying force to be reckoned with. After her parents moved to Australia to pursue work in the mining industry, the family found a home in the city of Adelaide, where Maidza enjoyed simple childhood […]
Ryan Harris Advocates for Donate Life Colorado: A Community Effort that Saves Lives Ryan Harris, former Denver Bronco, is a passionate advocate for organ and tissue donation through Donate Life Colorado. His commitment comes from a personal place: his father, a two-time kidney recipient, received his first kidney from a college roommate and his second […]
Governor Polis Signs Racial Equity Study Bill (SB 53)
Community Corner hosts SugaBear and LaMolly talk with Reach Ministries’, Pastor James West and Rene Lima-marin about working with young people in our community and how to pursue progress not perfection.
Prince Dykes of “The Investor Show” joined Community Corner with SugaBear and La Molly to discuss the critical importance of teaching our youth about financial literacy.
On air host Maleman sat down with Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on THE MISSION for a candid conversation about life and work. Check out the full interview below: WANT MORE MUSIC NEWS, UPDATES AND MORE? SUBSCRIBE TO THE SAMPLE, OUR E-NEWSLETTER IN YOUR INBOX EVERY OTHER THURSDAY! CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE MOVEMENT AND DONATE TODAY! A [...]
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s most famous speech details his dream of racial integration, but he was also deeply invested in fighting for the rights of poor and working-class people regardless of race, and far beyond the American South. In fact, in 1966, he and his family moved to the West Side of Chicago into [...]
Motivated for 2024 because you get to set new goals/resolutions? But...then February comes and you can't even remember what those goals/resolutions were? You're not alone! First of all, if you haven't set any goals yet and want to, be sure to read our quick guide on goal setting: https://www.thedrop303.org/featured/setting-goals-for-the-new-year-a-quick-guide/ Okay, it's a new year and [...]
We've partnered again with SONIC to help give food to our communities and we're inviting you to be part of it! Download THE DROP 104.7 app and visit a participating SONIC location anytime November 6th - 22nd, 2023 to donate non-perishable food items to benefit Denver Inner City Parish, and receive a FREE small fountain [...]
Join us in welcoming our new Assistant General Manager of Radio and Program Director, Ayana Contreras! Ayana is a cultural historian, author, radio DJ and archivist, Contreras joins the station from Chicago, IL where she helped create and served as content director for the first urban alternative radio station. An avid collector with more than [...]
For this edition of Community Corner, on-air personality, SugaBear, sat down with Amanda Gordon, founder and CEO of GoJo Auto, the first Black woman-owned used car dealership in Colorado. Tune in to learn more about the car buying process and how to avoid predatory car buying tactics. Watch the interview below:
We've partnered again with SONIC to help give food to our communities and we're inviting you to be part of it! Download THE DROP 104.7 app and visit a participating SONIC location anytime November 6th - 22nd, 2023 to donate non-perishable food items to benefit Denver Inner City Parish, and receive a FREE small fountain [...]
Early giving starts today! Colorado Gives Day. Easily the best day to give. What if there was a day that, as Coloradans, we got to celebrate the impact of coming together and lifting up our local communities? A day when we join arm in arm with our neighbors, jump into the pool of positivity together, [...]
On-air personality Maleman got a chance to swing by his old stomping grounds, Montbello High School for National Walk/Roll to School Day! Maleman, together with on-air personality Ya Girl Cedes, showed up as celebrity crossing guards for the day! They handed out raffle tickets and took photos with staff and students. Studentswere encourged to celebrate [...]
Local artist London Monroe dropped her new music video and it's "Fire!" Check it out and show some #LocalLove.
THE DROP 104.7 celebrates 50 years of Hip Hop with SoJo Social Justice Community Conversation & Concert. This special evening features The Reminders, a legendary performance by Talib Kweli and a community conversation and Q&A with Public Enemy’s own, Chuck D.al Justice Community Conversation & Concert with Chuck D, Talib Kweli & The Reminders Sunday, [...]