Triiip has been rockin' with THE DROP 104.7 for awhile now! This year, she won Battle for the Block and by winning she got the opportunity to hit the stage at our 3rd Annual Block Party! Follow and show her some #LocalLove HERE. Triiip (with 3 i’s) is a storyteller whose confidence and attention to [...]
Earth Day started in 1970 to support environmental protection and raise awareness. Now it is an 'Earth-Wide' event celebrated through events, education, and more! This year's Earth Day theme is 'Invest in Our Planet' #InvestInOurPlanet Here are some ways you can celebrate Earth Day and help our planet: Turn off the water while you brush those [...]
THE DROP 104.7's 3rd ANNUAL BLOCK PARTY: SWV & Muni Long Saturday, June 10, 2023 6:00 PM 10:00 PM Levitt Pavilion Denver Click HERE to RSVP FREE! ABOUT SWV In 1992, a trio of vocally talented women called SWV was introduced to the music world. The RCA debut, It’s About Time, produced a string of top [...]
Battle for the Block's just wrapped up, we saw mad love for local artists, ya'll showed up! We're excited to announce the winner of Battle for the Block....*DRUMROLL* Triip!! Please DROP a congrats in the comments to Triiip who will be hitting the stage at our 3rd Annual Block Party! Big S/O to Spinks, the [...]
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 [...]
Be a part of CO’s largest day of giving on Tuesday, Dec. 6 and #GiveWhereYouLive” You can support THE DROP 104.7 by donating TODAY! CLICK HERE TO DONATE! Want more music news, updates and more? Subscribe to THE SAMPLE, our E-Newsletter in your inbox every other Thursday!
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Become a member TODAY at $10.47 and we will donate an EXCLUSIVE 104.7 THE DROP “SUGA-BEAR” to the Gateway Women’s Shelter, and put a smile on someone’s face! CLICK HERE TO DONATE
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 [...]
The Denver Broncos regular season kicks off on Monday, September 12th! Broncos Regular Season Schedule: Monday, Sept. 12 @6:15pm MST | Seahawks vs. Broncos Sunday, Sept. 18 @2:25 pm MST | Broncos vs. Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 25. @6:20 pm MST | Broncos vs. San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Oct. 2. @2:25 pm MST | Las [...]
DAMN. What a good time! Maybe it's just inside his DNA but Kendrick put on a legendary show on his The Big Steppers Tour in the Mile-High City! Congrats to our lucky winner who scored a pair of suite tickets to the concert! We hope you were in your ELEMENT. You don't need money trees [...]
THE DROP 104.7 was proud to support and partner again with the Cigar Lordz Organization for this year’s 4th Annual, Aurora Day Backpack Giveaway. Amerykah Jones and Unique helped hand out over 1,000 backpacks, and hung out with all the kids as they enjoyed face painting, food and fun, and even received free resources to ensure [...]
National Vinyl Record Day is coming up on August 12th and according to a study done by Provape based on Google Searches, Colorado loves vinyl records more than any other state! There has been a big boom in the past few years in vinyl record sales, talk about a throwback! Colorado is also home to [...]
The Broncos pre-season kicks off on Saturday, August 13th, with our new quarterback, Russell Wilson! Broncos Pre-Season Schedule: Saturday, Aug. 13 @7pm MST - Broncos v. Dallas Cowboys (Home game) Saturday, Aug. 20 @11am MST - Bills v. Broncos (Away game) Saturday, Aug. 27 @7pm MST - Broncos v. Vikings (Home game) Where to watch: [...]
Local Denver Rapper, Knwlxdge dropped a new song called "No Rush" and was featured in Boom Bap Nation! He talked about his artistry, his writing process and even gave a shout out to us for playing his music. We're all about that #LocalLove The song gets a lot of play in Denver on station 104.7 [...]
Our On-Air Personality, Sugarbear, was featured in VoyageDenver! Add a little "Suga" to your morning coffee and catch Sugabear and Amerykah Jones on the air every weekday Monday-Friday 6am-10am! Connecting with an audience is one of the best feelings in the world, and I want listeners to feel like they know me, and/or remind them [...]
www.sportingnews.com CONGRATULATIONS AVS AND MAMMOTHS! The Colorado Avalanche has brought The Stanley Cup home to the Mile High City...even with a dent! 2001 was the last time The Colorado Avalanche took home The Stanley Cup. All week long celebrations have been taking place, including the big parade in Downtown Denver! Congrats Avs! The winning doesn't stop [...]
LET'S TAKE IT HOME AVS! Schedule: Game 5: Friday, June 24 at 6pm MST (Home-game Ball Arena) *If necessary: Game 6: Sunday, June 26 at 6pm MST (Away Game Amalie Arena) Game 7: Tuesday, June 28 at 6pm MST(Home Game Ball Arena) Where to watch: Live stream: fuboTV ESPN+ DirecTV Stream Hulu + Live TV, [...]
Let's taco 'bout tacos on the rooftop with Denver's Afternoon Drive host UNIQUE from 104.7 THE DROP. #TacoTuesday Enjoy tacos from a variety of hot taco spots, beverages, and live music all on the rooftop of 104.7 THE DROP's home at the Buell Media Center located at 2101 Arapahoe St., Denver, CO. 80205. Denver has [...]
Our very own On-Air Personality, Maleman, was featured in a CanvasRebel article! There is some really great stuff in here, they dug into Maleman's story and his current interests including NFTs and his journey here with THE DROP 104.7. Maleman played an integral role in onboarding Rocky Mountain Public Media, home of Rocky Mountain PBS, [...]
Photo Credit: Mike Johns and Chris Dayyani (Rocky Mountain PBS) THE DROP 104.7’s SOLD OUT Second Annual Block Party starring Busta Rhymes was legendary! We want to thank each one of you for the support you continue to show THE DROP 104.7. Thank you to everyone who helped make this show a success. Here [...]
THE DROP 104.7 is here for you. Here are some visuals to help families, parents, guardians etc. Last week on Therapy Thursdays, we had a few therapists come in. Here's a snip of some advice that may be helpful: Mental Health Call Advice S Source and more helpful information: Helping Children with Tragic Events in [...]
Disclaimer: In this event, they will be discussing/addressing the enduring intergenerational traumatic impacts of racism upon individuals, communities, and all of society, as well as strategies to heal that trauma. and promote restoration and liberation. Day 1- June 29th 2022 ACT Community Summit Objective – Recognize the root causes of trauma. Throughout the first day [...]
April 22nd, 2022 is Earth Day! Earth Day started in 1970 to support environmental protection and raise awareness. Now it is an 'Earth-Wide' event celebrated through events, education, and more! This year's Earth Day theme is 'Invest in Our Planet' #InvestInOurPlanet Here are some ways you can celebrate Earth Day and help our planet: Turn off [...]
SAT AUG 13, 2022 - 7:00 PM Comedy Explosion DC Young Fly, Michael Blackson, Gary Owen, Chico Bean and Karlous Miller Bellco Theatre, Denver, CO Ages: 18 & Over CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
We are celebrating our successes today! Over the weekend, a few of our radio hosts attended the CBA Awards (Colorado Broadcasters Association). "Representing broadcasters, both public and private, the association interacts with state and national officials and trade groups to further the business of broadcasting." We want to congratulate our very own Amerykah Jones and [...]
Gas prices are on the rise but we got you covered! We will keep this list updated: As of 4:00 p.m. Wednesday 4/9, these are the 10 cheapest gas stops in Colorado for unleaded fuel, according to GasBuddy.com. Sam's Club - $3.54 7805 E 35th Ave Denver, CO 720-941-6180 Sam's Club - $3.59 880 S Abilene St [...]
Denver Museum of Nature and Science Presents "Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs" How were CDs packaged in Ancient Egypt?....Sphinx wrapped...(no they didn't have CDs HA!) We are excited to announce the Denver Museum of Nature and Science exhibit; "Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs". Be sure to tune in every Monday for Musem Mondays to win [...]
Nikki Swarn our General Manager and Program Director dropped by for a quick interview with Kathie J on Tuesday, February 15th on Local 3. She told the story of how THE DROP started from the streaming app, all the way up to celebrate the first Anniversary of our 104.7 signal.
The Hon. Gary Jackson, Judge of the Denver County Court (ret.) In recognition of Black History Month, THE DROP and SettleUp is honoring Judge Gary Jackson of the Denver County bench. Judge Jackson grew up in Denver, attended George Washington High School in Denver, received a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado in 1967 [...]
Rotimi LIVE at Herman's Hideaway Herman’s Hideaway and THE DROP 104.7 want to give you the chance for a special Valentine’s experience with actor/singer ROTIMI live in concert Friday, February 11th. Let us make your Valentine’s Day so sweet that you’ll fall in love! This giveaway is supported by SettleUp!
Introducing our new 2022 Studio Partner - SettleUp The DROP is proud to introduce you to our new Studio partner for 2022. We want to welcome SettleUp as an integral partner for the People's Station of Hip Hop and R&B. Helping us to expand our programming and reach into the state we call home. Settle [...]
THE DROP 104.7's Top 50 songs of 2021 (LL - Local Love) This year was filled with some straight up FIRE music. Here's our Top 50 songs of 2021! 50. DMX - Bath Salts 49. J Balvin feat. Bad Bunny & Tainy - Un Dia 48. India Shawn feat. Anderson Paak- Movin On 47. A meazy- Laid In [...]
From Rocky Mountain PBS: "Grass fires fueled by high winds destroyed hundreds of homes in Boulder County December 30; thousands of Coloradans had to flee their homes." Evacuation sites: North Boulder Rec Center (3170 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304) Lafayette YMCA (2800 Dagny Way, Lafayette, CO 80026) Longmont Senior Center (910 Longs Peak Ave, Longmont, CO [...]
CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population As of December 28th, 2021. The CDC has changed the guidelines and recommended quarantine times for those who have tested positive for COVID-19. Given what we now know about COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, the CDC is reducing the recommended period of isolation [...]
Dr. Sharon Bailey has passed away There are people in this world that give us hope, and strive everyday to make the world a better place for everyone. Dr. Sharon Bailey was one of those people, not only having a significant impact on a local level, but on a National level as well. THE DROP [...]
Holla-day Hookup As many of us know, the holiday season can be overwhelming, depressing, stressful and much more for so many in our community. To help out, even if it’s in a small way, THE DROP 104.7 is inviting listeners to send in their request to nominate that someone special in their life, a loved [...]
Denver Museum of Nature and Science Presents GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World! Don't fret! THE DROP 104.7's Museum Mondays with DMNS are sure to strike a chord in you! Okay, enough of the puns...we don't want to get picked on... We are excited to announce the Denver Museum of Nature and Science exhibit; “GUITAR: [...]
Introducing...Museum Mondays! Every Monday, we'll bring you fun facts or things you should know about the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, along with Museum giveaways and prizes just for you! There are two (2) new IMAX films now open at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science: “Great Bear Rainforest” and “Sea Lions: Life by [...]
Congratulations to Nikki Swarn aka Amerykah Jones! Our very own Program Director and GM of THE DROP Nikki Swarn is the recipient of the Asante award, an acknowledgment of Black Excellence in the community! On June 17th she was officially recognized at the sold-out "Strange Fruit of Black Excellence" gala that took place at the [...]
104.7 THE DROP’s Inaugural BLOCK PARTY We call it a success! No amount of words can quite express how epic a night Saturday was. THE DROP’s 2nd Birthday Block Party featuring Wale was a SOLD OUT EVENT!!! Originally, our goal was 7,000 tickets and according to PD Nikki Swarn, we did nearly 9,000 tickets! Thank [...]
More than a March Uplifting and Centering Black Women On September 26th, hundreds gathered at the capitol in Denver to march for the lives of Black women and uplift their voices at the fourth annual March for Black Women. It was a day filled with heartfelt speeches, prayers, tough testimonies, and hugs. The overwhelming consensus [...]