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Community Corner: 40 Years of Sustained Advocacy for Black Entrepreneurs

October 22, 2025

Board Chair Malcolm Evans and Dr. Angelic Cole

The Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce is marking a milestone that deserves attention: 40 years of sustained advocacy for Black entrepreneurs across the state. During a recent radio interview with Sugabear & La Molly, Dr. Angelic Cole, the chamber’s president, articulated what sets this organization apart. “Black excellence is not a moment, it’s a movement,” […]

R&B Jam Fest Vol. 20

SugaBear

October 22, 2025

R&B Jam Fest Vol. 20, Saturday Oct. 25th at the Federal Theatre

R&B Jam Fest Vol. 20 brings soulful energy back to Denver with an unforgettable night at the newly renovated Federal Theatre. Featuring headlining performances from Kaash Paige and Nobu Woods, plus some of the city’s best rising R&B acts, this milestone edition celebrates rhythm, love, and community.

Chance The Rapper Talks Growth and Legacy

Ayana Contreras

October 16, 2025

Chance The Rapper at The Fillmore in Denver

THE DROP caught up with Chance during his And We Back Tour

¡KUVOLE! Presents: Nina de Freitas

La Molly

October 14, 2025

On Wednesday, October 30th, join us at Town Hall Collaborative for a night of soul-stirring music with Denver-based singer-songwriter Nina de Freitas. Born in Salvador, Brazil to musician parents, Nina carries her heritage into every note, blending intimate songwriting with a voice described by 303 Magazine as “dark as the sea and smooth as good […]

Put You On | Odeal: The German-Nigerian Voice Redefining Modern R&B

SugaBear

October 9, 2025

In an era where R&B continues to evolve beyond traditional boundaries, few artists embody this global transformation quite like Odeal. The German-Nigerian singer-songwriter has emerged as one of Europe’s most compelling voices in contemporary soul music, blending Afrobeat influences with silky R&B melodies to create a sound that feels both intimately personal and universally relatable. […]

Community Corner – From Bartender to Recovery Coach

SugaBear

October 8, 2025

Sometimes the most powerful conversations happen when you least expect them. That’s exactly what occurred when SugaBear walked into a nearly empty restaurant one evening, just looking for some fried rice, and ended up talking with a bartender until closing time. After hearing his story, SugaBear invited him to be a guest on the show. […]

Allies for Aging: Empowering Colorado’s Older Adults

La Molly

October 6, 2025

Rocky Mountain Public Media (RMPM) has launched Allies for Aging, a new initiative designed to connect Colorado’s aging adults and their caregivers with the resources they need to thrive. From healthcare and housing to social engagement and financial planning, the program highlights vital community services while also sharing stories that celebrate aging well. With Colorado’s […]

Jazz Odyssey Presents: iies

La Molly

October 2, 2025

Pronounced “eyes”, this Denver-based collective is breaking barriers with their self-coined genre, Experimental Jazz Rap, a fearless fusion of intricate lyricism, improvisational jazz, and hip-hop’s pulse. With their latest album Don’t Forget the Dot redefining musical boundaries, iies. invites you on a sonic journey that is as thought-provoking as it is electrifying. Join us for […]

How Ha$h Transforms Pain into Purpose Through Hip-Hop

SugaBear

October 2, 2025

In a music industry often criticized for its superficiality, Denver’s Ha$h represents something increasingly rare: authentic vulnerability wrapped in raw talent. During his recent appearance on THE DROP’s Community Corner, the Virginia-born rapper peeled back layers of his artistic identity, revealing a story that challenges everything we think we know about what makes a compelling […]

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