George Crum - The Inventor of the Potato Chip Every time a person crunches into a potato chip, he or she is enjoying the delicious taste of one of the world's most famous snacks–a treat that might not exist without the contribution of black inventor George Crum. The son of an African-American father and a [...]
On Tuesday, January 31, THE DROP 104.7 along with Rocky Mountain PBS are excited to bring you a special screening of the first episode of “Fight the Power” from executive producer, Chuck D of Public Enemy. Watch as he explores Hip Hop’s political awakening over the last 50 years. With a host of rap stars [...]
West Coast! Last week on-air host Maleman sat down with West Coast rappers C-Bo and Pizzo to talk their tour, keys to longevity, top California rappers and more! Check out the 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 [...]
We celebrated Amerykah Jones’ last full-time day on the air full time with a dance party! But don’t worry, you still get to hear her on Therapy Thursdays, Financial Fridays, Local Love on Saturdays and Gospel Jamz on Sundays and subbing for other hosts when they are out. She is focusing on her next big [...]
Get invited to a wedding! Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter, THE SAMPLE and we’ll get you entered into our drawing for a chance to have your name added to the wedding guest book, to see our special advanced screening of “Shotgun Wedding” starring: Jennifer Lopez, Josh Duhamel, Jennifer Coolidge, Cheech Marin, Lenny Kravitz and [...]
Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy is commemorated in The Mile High City every January with what has grown to be one of the largest MLK Jr. Day celebrations in the U.S. — even larger than that of Washington, D.C.! Martin Luther King MARADE (March and Parade) this annual event is the only [...]
Last week on The Morning DROP, Comedian and writer Josh Johnson dropped by studio! Check out the interview: https://www.thedrop303.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Josh-Johnson-Interview-EDIT-SEG-1-1-5-23.mp3 https://www.thedrop303.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Josh-Johnson-Interview-EDIT-SEG-2-1-5-23.mp3 Josh Johnson is a stand-up, writer, and performer from Louisiana by way of Chicago. He is currently a writer on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and is a former writer and performer on [...]
Looking for something to do for NYE? We got you! Here's some things to do around the Mile High City that are worth checking out this NYE! Decadence New Year's Eve The Clocktower Cabaret's Annual New Year's Eve Burlesque Bash Denver New Year's Eve Black Tie Party 2022 Denver NYE Cocktail Party A Night in [...]
Nicki Minaj - We Go Up GloRilla - FNF (LET'S GO) Latto - Big Energy Future - WAIT FOR U Chris Brown - Iffy Tems - Free Mind GloRilla & Cardi B - Tomorrow 2 Armani White - Billie Eilish Lil Baby - California Breeze Giveon - Lost Me Kodak Black - Super Gremlin [...]
If you weren't already hype for a brand new year, the legend herself, Mary J. Blige, will have her very first talk show called "The Wine Down". It has been reported that Blige will not only be hosting the show but she will also be producing scripted and non-scripted content through her company Blue Butterfly [...]
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Warming Shelters/Resources for upcoming Colorado temperatures: Colorado Governor Jared Polis activated the National Guard to assist with the extreme cold. There will be 100 members of the National Guard to support operations across the state. The temperature in Denver will drop to around 13 below zero starting Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service [...]
Brief Profile of Arturo Gómez aka “Rhythm Rocker” Arturo Gómez, music director and on-air host for our sister station, KUVO JAZZ got his own station at our 5 Elements of Hip Hop event! Arturo is what he refers to himself as a "first school elder of hip hop". He not only offers a plethora of [...]
Our "5 Elements of Hip Hop" event was LIT! The event explored the foundations of Hip-Hop through an interactive immersion in art, poetry, movement, history, and culture. Each element had its own immersive experience lead by those in our local hip hop community: DJing The pioneers for DJing included Grandmaster Flash and mixtape king DJ [...]
Sign up for our FREE newsletter, THE SAMPLE for your chance to win tickets to check out all the amazing lights at Luminova Holidays happening at Elitch Gardens now through January 1st! We will be doing random drawings and contacting potential winners up until Noon/MST, Friday December 23rd, 2022. Must be a resident of Colorado [...]
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KUVO JAZZ 89.3 and THE DROP 104.7 present The Shop…a Barber or Beauty Shop style conversation with hosts from both stations, experts and community voices like yours. THE DROP and KUVO JAZZ are presenting a very special simulcast on Wednesday, December 14 from 6 – 7 pm. Tune in and join the conversation to tackle [...]
Morning DROP co-host Amerykah Jones got to interview actor, producer, comedian (and more!) to talk about his new movie "Violent Night"! Listen to the full interview below: Part 1: https://www.thedrop303.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/12-01-22-John-Leguizamo-Interview-SEG-1.wav Part 2: https://www.thedrop303.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/12-01-22-John-Leguizamo-Interview-SEG-2.wav Part 3: https://www.thedrop303.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/12-01-22-John-Leguizamo-Interview-SEG-3.wav We also did a special advanced screening for some lucky listeners to see "Violent Night"! Check out the trailer [...]
We are so proud to announce that our absolutely amazing General Manager will now also be the General Manager of our sister station KUVO JAZZ! A 25-Year Radio Veteran, Nikki Swarn Will Oversee Operations, Build Community Bridges for Rocky Mountain Public Media’s Two Radio Stations Denver, CO – Rocky Mountain Public Media is pleased to announce THE [...]
As many of us know, the holiday season can be overwhelming, stressful, overwhelming, depressing, and much more for many in our community. To help out, even if it’s in a small way, THE DROP 104.7 put together the Holla-day Hookup! If you want to nominate someone you know that can use a little help to [...]
Today on The Morning DROP we had Jessie from Inside Out Youth Services call in today for a Therapy Tuesday session regarding the tragedy in Colorado Springs at Club Q. About Jessie: Jessie is a queer activist, poet, and community organizer committed to the liberation of LGBTIA2+ young people. She is charged with mobilizing resources, [...]
If you'd like to share a message of support and or share your thoughts regarding the tragedy in Colorado Springs at Club Q, our sister station, Rocky Mountain PBS is aiming to create a safe space for you to do so. We are here for you. Click here to submit your response
Fundraisers: Club Q recently shared the preferred donation site for victims of the shooting. It is the Colorado Healing Fund that is activated for this tragedy. The Colorado Healing Fund was founded in 2018 by a group of victim advocates and community leaders to establish a secure way for the public to contribute to victims of mass casualty crimes […]
Youth on Record has announced the official Underground Music Showcase (UMS) pocast called “Underground at the Showcase” is now available on ALL major streaming platforms! The podcast has 14 episodes and includes interviews with UMS performers from the previous summer. The show was produced by five youth interns from Youth on Record. Giving people the […]
Happy Tanks-giving from THE DROP 104.7! Tune in this Monday for your chance to win a $50 dollar gift card to fill up your tank! That’s right, as you make your way to and from visiting all your family & friends to enjoy Thanksgiving together (and fill up on all the great food), we wanted [...]
This coming February, the Grammy Awards will happen on Sunday night February 5th, where Beyoncé and Jay-Z are tied for the most nominations of all time! Queen B also takes the lead for most nominations, with 9 for 2023 and Kendrick Lamar follows right behind with 8. Here is a list of nominees for the [...]
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Yeah...y'all heard that right! Many fans have been begging Rihanna for new music for what seems like years now. Many fans were excited to hear the news about Rihanna playing this year's Super Bowl Show, and now new music from Rhi Rhi?! She had said that her playing the Super Bowl doesn't relate to this [...]
Colorado Gives Day on December 6, is a statewide movement to strengthen the nonprofits in our community. You can support THE DROP 104.7 early by donating TODAY! Make a greater impact with your donation and give KUVO a larger chance at the $1.6 million incentive fund! Be a part of Colorado’s largest day of giving, [...]
@zoekimkenealy #greenscreen crying makeup look tutorial 😅 Can I go as a crying person for Halloween or is that not a thing #cryingmakeup #tearmakeup #cryingeyes #makeupforhalloween ♬ Show Me How (Album V) - Men I Trust Do you kinda like the way you look when you cry? Well, it looks like several people on Tik [...]
It's our 3rd Annual Food Drive! We've partnered again with SONIC to help give food to our communities. Visit a participating SONIC location anytime November 7th - 19th, 2022 to donate non-perishable food items to benefit Denver Inner City Parish. Denver Inner City Parish supports individuals and families in our community, empowering them to break the [...]
In this episode, Mercedes breaks down the meaning behind the Black Millennial Mom podcast. She sits down with friends Sonia Gutierrez and Michelle Kim and discusses their journey with children during the pandemic and how many of their struggles are similar. *An Important Note for Parents and Caregivers Before Tuning In: This is a space where [...]
Denver Basic Income Project is accepting applications now through November 3 at 5pm. The Denver Basic Income Project serves unhoused people by providing direct cash payments in an effort to encourage a healthier society centered around human thriving. Their goal is to learn which approach has the greatest impact on stable housing, overall well being, […]
It's that time again to remember to DROP your ballot and VOTE! General Election Day is November 8, 2022. Click HERE to view the full election calendar. Our sister station, Rocky Mountain PBS will be providing election results once they are made public (starting when polls close at 7 p.m. on November 8), visit rmpbs.org/2022-midterms [...]
On Tuesday, October 11, THE DROP 104.7 partnered with our own Rocky Mountain PBS, our sister station KUVO JAZZ 89.3 and our partner, the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver to host a community screening of Episode 2 of the PBS series "Making Black America: Through the Grapevine". Following the screening, we held a conversation to [...]
THE DROP 104.7 is proud to announce a media partnership with The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA Denver) in support of MCA Denver’s current exhibition, The Dirty South: Contemporary Art, Material Culture, and the Sonic Impulse, on view until February 5, 2023. Each month MCA Denver and THE DROP 104.7 will partner to offer [...]
What: Making Black America: Through the Grapevine When: Tuesday, October 11, 6-8 pm Where: Buell Public Media Center, 2101 Arapahoe St., Denver, CO Rocky Mountain PBS partners with THE DROP 104.7, KUVO JAZZ 89.3, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver to present a screening of Episode 2 of the PBS series Making Black America: [...]
THE DROP 104.7 and KUVO JAZZ 89.3 are all about supporting our incredible local music community! Last Friday, KUVO JAZZ 89.3 and 104.7 THE DROP welcomed international recording artist and American Idol Alumna, SUCH, to the Masterpiece Theatre at the Buell Public Media Center for an exclusive debut of her latest music video and a […]
SUCH "I Can't Stop Loving You" Official Music Video This beautiful cover of "I Can't Stop Loving You" is sprinkled with some "Such sauce"! Check out the music video below!
You’re Invited! KUVO JAZZ 89.3 and 104.7 THE DROP are proud to welcome international recording artist and American Idol Alumn, SUCH, to the Masterpiece Theatre at the Buell Media Center for the exclusive debut of her latest music video complimented with a live performance with her band. Join us Friday, September 30, at 7 pm [...]
Last year's Superbowl Halftime Show was a hip-hop lover's dream! Now for our Rihanna stans, it's time for Rihanna to "Take a Bow" on the Superbowl Halftime Show stage! It's officially announced that Rihanna will perform in the Superbowl LVII Halftime Show! While many of us were hoping the breaking news on Rihanna was a [...]
Morning DROP hosts Amerykah Jones and Sugabear on-air got the chance to interview Comedian Corey Holcomb! Check out the interview below: https://www.thedrop303.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/COREY-HOLCOLMB-INTERVIEW-PT-1.mp3 https://www.thedrop303.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/COREY-HOLCOMB-INTERVIEW-PT-2.mp3 More about Corey Holcomb: Going from hanging in the hood to performing comedy on Jay Leno’s “Tonight Show,” not to mention the privilege of afterward being invited to take a seat on [...]
THE DROP 104.7 DROPped by The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA Denver) for the opening of The Dirty South: Contemporary Art, Material Culture, and the Sonic Impulse. This exhibit is nationally acclaimed and we are very excited they have brought it to the Mountain West! This exhibit was absolutely incredible, we are partnering with MCA [...]
Sign up for THE SAMPLE, our newsletter, where you can then “Choose Your Vibe” for a chance to: Get two tickets to see Jack Harlow with City Girls at First Bank Center on Wednesday night September 28th. Plus you’ll also get his latest album, “Come Home the Kids Miss You” on vinyl courtesy of Wax [...]
Morning DROP hosts Amerykah Jones and Sugabear on-air got the chance to interview Michael Yo before his show at Comedy Works last week! We talked about what he is working on right now, his approach to comedy and more! Jo Koy who is my mentor always told me, what's great about comedy is it's the [...]
Credit: PolyphonicaUK Mahalia took a moment from her busy schedule to call us from London to talk to our very own Amerykah Jones and Sugabear from the Morning DROP. Check out what she had to say. https://www.thedrop303.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Mahalia-Interview-09-12-22-SEG-1.wav https://www.thedrop303.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Mahalia-Interview-09-12-22-SEG-2-1.wav https://www.thedrop303.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Mahalia-Interview-09-12-22-SEG-3.wav More about Mahalia: It’s hard to believe that an artist with an output and reputation as [...]
Queen Elizabeth II, has passed away at the age of 96. She was the longest-serving British monarch in history - reigning for over 70 years. Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 26, 1926. Many have reacted to this news on social media, including music artists such as, Nicki Minaj, Eve, Janet Jackson and more. [...]
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If you are a Colorado Native or have lived here for a while, you may have seen a Rocky's Auto Commercial at some point. After 40 years of funny commercials and car sales, the dealership announced that its doors are closing. We sure will miss the quirky commercials! Lowkey a little sad. Want more music [...]
THE DROP 104.7 was part of this year's A Taste of Colorado! In addition to all the tasty food and drink options, THE DROP had its own stage this year and brought that #LocalLove to A Taste of Colorado! Local independent artists Knwlxdge, Kid Astronaut and Adiell Mitchell brought all the vibes to THE DROP's [...]