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August 7, 2025

Stay Tuned: DJ AWHAT, Ichiban, Mane Rok, Inkline

In the fast-moving world of music, longevity is rare. But Denver’s own Stay Tuned is a shining example of what happens when talent, trust, and purpose collide. For over two decades, this audio-visual hip-hop collective, made up of MCs Ichiban, Mane Rok, and Inkline, along with DJ Awhat, has been creating art rooted in culture […]

Put You On | Reyna Tropical: Creating a Homeland, One Song at a Time

August 6, 2025

Fabi Reyna is not just making music, she’s building worlds. As the force behind Reyna Tropical, Reyna stands at the intersection of sound, land, identity, and memory, crafting a body of work that’s as emotionally rich as it is rhythmically infectious.

Estate Planning with RMPBS’ Molly Kim

August 5, 2025

Molly Kim, Philanthropy Officer with RMPBS, sits down with SugaBear and La Molly to discuss estate planning.

The Righteous Project

August 1, 2025

The Righteous Project spoke about their upcoming 3-on-3 basketball tournament that’s also bringing more than just hoops to the community. Blending sports with purpose, financial literacy, empowerment and school supplies to the youth. From workshops to backpack giveaways as well as basketball — they are all about building confidence and giving the next generation the […]

MSterious Miracles: Marissa Poppens Brings Hope to the MS Community

August 1, 2025

Marissa Poppens jouns SugaBear & La Molly in THE DROP Studio for Community Corner to talk about a benefit concert to raise awareness for Multiple Sclerosis.

Put You On | FLO

Piper Ruth

July 29, 2025

The music of girl groups from the 1990’s into the early 2000’s is a staple of R&B. Girl groups have been on the front lines of the genre in their style and sound with an equal focus on romance and self sufficiency. In the past two decades, however, girl groups have fallen off in favor […]

La Molly’s Members Only Takeover

July 25, 2025

Super Soni*Dos host La Molly is turning it ALL the way up for her birthday—and she’s taking over the party at DJ Love’s Members Only for a night of non-stop 80s freestyle magic! This ain’t just any party—it’s a full-on throwback takeover with all your favorite synth-heavy, love-drenched bangers, from Lisa Lisa, to Exposé, Shannon, […]

PUT YOU ON | WHEN: Alex Isley’s latest EP, the soundtrack to a yearning girl summer

Dahlia Saenz

July 24, 2025

Alex Isley’s fifth musical project has arrived, this time taking shape as an inquisitive probe into love and its challenges. From the uncertainty in “Holding On” to the self-assured farewell in “Thank You for a Lovely Time,” WHEN covers the many facets of a complex relationship. Isely tenderly employs her dynamic vocal style in the […]

Super Sonidos and Bar Red Presents All Denver

July 22, 2025

Join 104.7 THE DROP and Bar Red, 437 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204, for All Denver featuring our very own Monica The Great, August 2nd at 8pm including a special DJ set from La Molly. Monica the Great is All Denver! Music, for Monica, is an intuitive process—like cooking, where different ingredients blend to […]

Community Corner: Feed the Streets Denver

July 18, 2025

SugaBear & La Molly sat down with Shawn Bosley, curator of Feed The Streets Denver. A local organization that does more than feed the homeless, but focuses on community gatherings, and building a network of mutual love, trust, and support. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Bosley acclimated quickly to Denver as a music business major at […]

THE INTRO | YONNAS: Creating a Genre All His Own

July 17, 2025

In a city not often recognized for its alt-music scene, Denver’s own YONNAS has quietly been creating a genre all his own — what he calls “dream pop for Black people.” A lifelong artist, YONNAS has evolved from rapping with indie hip-hop groups in his teens to pioneering a soulful, shoegaze-influenced sound rooted in both vulnerability and political consciousness. […]

Put You On | Samara Cyn

July 16, 2025

Let SugaBear put you on to Samara Cyn.

THE INTRO Begins This Thursday!

July 15, 2025

This Thursday, July 17, 2025, we’re launching THE INTRO. This video series shines a spotlight on incredible local talent through intimate live performances captured for digital audiences. Each episode features a raw, up-close showcase of the artist’s sound, paired with an in-depth, in-studio interview that dives into their creative journey, influences, and impact on the […]

A Colorado Black Arts Festival Recap

Piper Ruth

July 15, 2025

Last weekend, KUVO and THE DROP attended the Colorado Black Arts Festival in City Park for their 39th year. The 80 vendors at the festival featured African jewelry and clothing, body & hair care products, muralists, custom shoe painting, portraitists, food trucks, and more, all highlighting the talent and skills of the local community. The […]

Rick Perea: A Blueprint for a Stronger Mind

July 14, 2025

Maleman has an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Rick Perea, performance psychologist and former NFL coach.

Your Lucky Numbers are Saving Colorado!

July 10, 2025

Discover the surprising truth behind your Colorado Lottery ticket! Join Maleman as he chats with the Proceeds Manager, Adrian Varney, to break down how playing the lottery directly invests in Colorado’s beautiful outdoors and vital community projects.

Put You On | Artist Spotlight: Mediopicky

July 9, 2025

La Molly has a conversation with Santo Domingo’s Pablo Alcántara, better known as mediopicky, and explores his work.

Community Corner: Colorado Black Arts Festival

July 3, 2025

SugaBear and LaMolly sit with Colorado Black Arts Festival Executive Director Jaleesa McIntosh and Organizer Cameron Simmons.

Put You On | Amaarae’s Fountain Baby

Piper Ruth

July 2, 2025

Ghanaian-American singer Amaarae. Photo credit: NPR

Radio intern Piper Ruth explores Amaarae’s work.

Join Us for Soul Skate Volume 3

Theresa Ho

June 30, 2025

THE DROP 104.7 PresentsSoul Skate Volume 3 Come “roll” with us! Sign up to getyour ticket! When:Wednesday July 30th, 2025 Where: Roller City6803 West Alameda AvenueLakewood, CO 80226 Time:7pm to 10pm What you get with your ticket:*An evening of fun and music*Entry into the event (via wristband)*Free Skate RentalNote: Everyone must sign a waiver providedby Roller […]

Put You On | Artist Spotlight: Ovrkast. Turns Up the Heat on While the Iron is Hot

alldaywes

June 25, 2025

Overkast's new album While the Iron's Hot.

Learn about Oakland-based rapper Ovrkast.

Community Corner: The National Prevention Hotline

June 25, 2025

SugaBear and La Molly sit with Gabrielle Diecidue and Paul Krauss to discuss the National Violence Prevention Hotline.

Memory-Making with Epic Party Rentals

June 23, 2025

I sat down with Epic Party Rentals, we explored how the organization brings fun and connection to the community through their unique offerings — including lawn games, mobile arcade setups, and event rentals for schools, neighborhoods, and special occasions. They shared their mission to create unforgettable memories while making play accessible and engaging for all […]

Put You On | Artist Spotlight: BLK ODYSSY

Dahlia Saenz

June 20, 2025

Our intern Dahlia Saenz has an artist spotlight: BLK ODYSSY.

Erick Arredondo: Joy as Resistance

June 19, 2025

Comedians BK Sharad and David Rodriguez joined SugaBear and La Molly for a “Dad Joke Battle.”

A Dad Joke Battle

June 17, 2025

Comedians BK Sharad and David Rodriguez joined SugaBear and La Molly for a “Dad Joke Battle.”

Announcing the Battle for the Block 2025 Winner: Lane-O!

June 10, 2025

Congratulations, Lane-O, for winning the Battle for the Block 2025 competition!

Mrs. Paige Snelgro’s Hip-Hop Dance Initiative

Mang-Yee

June 6, 2025

ugaBear & La Molly sat down with Domingo Belen, President of the Filipino American Community of Colorado (FACC) to discuss the financial challenges facing their 100% volunteer-run nonprofit and how they can continue to serve youth, seniors, and immigrant families through free programming.

Community Corner | Filipino Festival & Community Legacy in Colorado

June 4, 2025

ugaBear & La Molly sat down with Domingo Belen, President of the Filipino American Community of Colorado (FACC) to discuss the financial challenges facing their 100% volunteer-run nonprofit and how they can continue to serve youth, seniors, and immigrant families through free programming.

Put You On | Latin Alternative: Los Essentials

June 4, 2025

Latin Alternative as a genre is vast. It encompasses everything from the neo-corridos of Natanael Cano to the soft folk pop of Natalia Lafourcade. The one thing all of these artists have in common is their ability to be sonic shapeshifters. Often influenced by culturally or geographically traditional sounds from their childhoods as much as they are the rock or hip hop of this county, most of the artists who fall under the Latin Alternative umbrella are using music as a bridge between the experiences of their parents and those of their peers. To help you better understand this multifaceted genre, here are ten albums that I think best exemplify the creativity and sense of wonder it takes to be a bridge.

Osha Renee Talks Bars, Purpose & Representing Denver at Battle for the Block 2025

June 2, 2025

Denver’s own Ms. Black Colorado, Osha Renee, pulls up to The Drop 104.7 to talk about her journey, her purpose, and her performance in Battle for the Block 2025

Lane-O Talks Finding His Voice in Denver

Mang-Yee

June 2, 2025

104.7 The Drop welcomed Lane-O, who is competing in Battle for the Block 2025, to our studios this week to have a conversation and give our listeners some insight to whom he is and why he joined the competition.

DNA Picasso & Dominique Christina Talk Love, Music & Juneteenth Dreams

May 30, 2025

Maleman sat down with DNA Picasso and Dominique Christina to talk about potentially winning Battle for the Block 2025 and what it would mean to open for the legendary Juvenile at Denver’s Juneteenth Music Festival.

Put You On | Album Review: 13 Months of Sunshine

alldaywes

May 28, 2025

Portland rapper Aminé has returned with his third studio album, 13 Months of Sunshine, released on May 16, 2025. This marks his first solo project since Limbo in 2020 and follows his 2023 collaboration with Kaytranada on Kaytraminé.

Put You On | Artist Spotlight: kwn

May 20, 2025

KWN’s music often explores themes of love, self-discovery, and mental health, resonating with listeners navigating similar experiences. Her ability to fuse soulful R&B with elements of rock and pop creates a sound that’s both fresh and relatable. The singer recently stated in an interview with New Wave Mag, “I’ve just been on a journey really that involves finding myself as a person and as an artist.”

Battle for the Block 2025 | Vote Now!

alldaywes

May 19, 2025

Voting has started! Here’s everything you need to know.

32 Years of Comedy Wisdom: Guy Torry Unfiltered at The DROP

May 16, 2025

Catch Guy at Denver Improv This Weekend! Comedian Guy Torry pulled up to The DROP for a real, hilarious convo with Maleman! They talk wild moments on stage (including a roast battle with his own brother) and working with legends like Eddie Murphy, and why he’s thankful for the prayers that didn’t get answered. He […]

Why Female Empowerment Matters: Nayada Moore

May 14, 2025

A conversation with Nayada Moore What does female empowerment look like in action? Maleman sits down with Nayada Moore, the dynamic founder & CEO of Hashtag Co, to explore her thoughts. Discover how Nayada’s experience in mental health shapes her vision and how she plans to put fashion shows on the map in Denver. Learn […]

Community Corner | Sun Valley Night Market

May 9, 2025

Come Join Us at Sun Valley’s 5th Sun Valley Viaduct Night Market Once a year, underneath the Colfax Viaduct, the Sun Valley community comes together to celebrate its sights, sounds and flavors. This week, Emma, Glenn, and Oracio from Sun Valley Kitchen and Community Center stopped by Community Corner to talk to SugaBear and La […]

Behind the Scenes of ‘The Hot Wing King’

Theresa Ho

May 8, 2025

Terence Archie & Curtis Wiley Discuss Art, Family, Healing In this exclusive interview, Terence Archie and Curtis Wiley, the stars of ‘The Hot Wing King’, take us inside the heart of this Pulitzer Prize-winning play. From their personal journeys in the world of theater to the deeply emotional experiences of performing on stage, they share […]

Osha Renee UNFILTERED

May 8, 2025

Adrian Younge and Ayana Contreras discuss his labels, Linear Labs and Jazz is Dead, as well as uplifted undersung and iconic artists for new audiences.

Get Ready For The Juneteenth Music Festival!

Ayana Contreras

May 1, 2025

THE DROP 104.7 Steps Up as Co-Presenter of Denver’s 2025 Juneteenth Music Festival

We Just Got To Do This: Adrian Younge talks uplifting legends with Jazz Is Dead

Ayana Contreras

April 17, 2025

Adrian Younge and Ayana Contreras discuss his labels, Linear Labs and Jazz is Dead, as well as uplifted undersung and iconic artists for new audiences.

Keeping Laughter Alive | Shuler King

March 31, 2025

Comedian Shuler King is Keeping Laughter Alive Shuler King isn’t just a comedian—he’s also a licensed funeral director who grew up in the family business. His parents ran William Streeter Funeral Home in South Carolina, and from an early age, he saw how humor could bring comfort even in life’s toughest moments. His grandfather had […]

Community Corner | Cultura Chocolate

March 27, 2025

The Art, Tradition & Culture of Chocolate Cultura Chocolate isn’t just about making delicious chocolate; it’s about storytelling, tradition, and honoring the origins of cacao. Founded by Latina entrepreneur Damaris Ronkanen, Cultura is a bean-to-bar chocolate company dedicated to transparency, sustainability, and accessibility. Inspired by childhood trips to her family’s hometown in Mexico, Damaris created […]

HOME | Where Your Soul Finds Harmony

March 25, 2025

Denver Artist HOME Brings a Touch of Soul and Harmony Denver’s music scene is buzzing, and HOME is a name you need to know. Blending R&B, neo-soul, and jazz into a sound that is both deeply personal and undeniably fresh, HOME is an artist creating an experience. Her songs provide a safe space for emotional […]

JJ Williamson Brings a Little Sipp to Denver

March 24, 2025

Comedian JJ Williamson Brings a Little Sipp to Denver Comedian JJ Williamson stopped by The Maleman Show to share some laughs and dive into his journey from Mississippi to the comedy stage. Known for his witty humor and relatable storytelling, JJ talked about the ups and downs of growing up in the South, how his roots shaped […]

Community Corner | Bella Boutique