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The FC Barcelona team posing for a team photo wearing gray Thom Browne suits

The FC Barcelona team posing for a team photo wearing gray Thom Browne suits

Suiting the Athlete: Thom Browne's Coolness Factor

Redefining American style.

Kick The Concrete

4 days ago6 min read

Top 10 Jorja Smith tracks essential to career before "What Are The Odds?" album

Top 10 Jorja Smith tracks essential to career before "What Are The Odds?" album

Top 10 Jorja Smith tracks essential to career before "What Are The Odds?" album

From "Blue Lights" to "Finally."

Victoria Hernandez

Aug 245 min read

A close-up of Larry June wearing sunglasses reflecting the Golden Gate Bridge for his "Who Coppin" album cover

A close-up of Larry June wearing sunglasses reflecting the Golden Gate Bridge for his "Who Coppin" album cover

KTC x Aktiv8d 2026 Summer Report

Midway through 2026, these stars showed us that patience pays off.

Aaron Kinnischtzke

Jul 244 min read

Crystal Tamar poses with her hand to her face against a light purple backdrop

Crystal Tamar poses with her hand to her face against a light purple backdrop

Crystal Tamar has something to say on "Whachoo Doin?!"

The Houston-bred R&B singer brings something fresh with her vocals and storytelling.

Victoria Hernandez

Jul 248 min read

The front side angle of the Cadillac F1 car in a red, white and blue livery

The front side angle of the Cadillac F1 car in a red, white and blue livery

Cadillac F1 celebrates first British Grand Prix and America 250 at the (insert 2012 Future song here)

Embracing the irony.

Victoria Hernandez

Jul 33 min read

Tierra Whack smiles wearing a red structured top

Tierra Whack smiles wearing a red structured top

KTC Music Report: Tierra Whack drops must-listen mixtape, Vince Staples releases powerful statement

Punk and vibes.

Kick The Concrete

Jun 223 min read

A group of people smiling and dancing at an outdoor event

A group of people smiling and dancing at an outdoor event

Bricky Global x Munchies & Mimosas emphasize community with The Circuit Summer Kick-Off

This is the place to be in Denver on Juneteenth!

Victoria Hernandez

Jun 186 min read

A group of three women smiling on a podcast set

A group of three women smiling on a podcast set

A Chat with designer Fresh Sam on "Kickin' It with Fan Day Nation"

Learn about how Fresh Sam is impacting others!

Kick The Concrete

May 111 min read

Skepta standing against a white brick wall with graffiti on it wearing a black hoodie and cap and holding up his Konnichiwa album

Skepta standing against a white brick wall with graffiti on it wearing a black hoodie and cap and holding up his Konnichiwa album

A look back on 10 years of Skepta's "Konnichiwa" album

Hello to a legacy.

Victoria Hernandez

May 97 min read

A black and white photo of Isaiah Rashad from the side looking out onto a street

A black and white photo of Isaiah Rashad from the side looking out onto a street

KTC Music Report: Isaiah Rashad makes his grand return, Skepta teases us with some house goodness

A blend of Three 6 Mafia and DMX?! We're here for it.

Kick The Concrete

Apr 253 min read

Side by side photos of Rueben Bain Jr. and Jeremiyah Love in brown suits at the 2026 NFL Draft

Side by side photos of Rueben Bain Jr. and Jeremiyah Love in brown suits at the 2026 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft Drip Check: Rueben Bain Jr., Jeremiyah Love dress to impress

"Rocking with that UPS brown because he delivers!"

Kick The Concrete

Apr 243 min read

Flau'jae wearing a black gown standing in front of a sign that says "Draft 2026" in white

Flau'jae wearing a black gown standing in front of a sign that says "Draft 2026" in white

2026 WNBA Draft Drip Check: Flau'jae, Azzi Fudd make high fashion statements

Hollywood Glam

Kick The Concrete

Apr 203 min read

Side by side cover art, on the left is a black and white photo of E.M.E sitting in a chair smiling up at the camera and on the right is a photo of CRYS wearing red breaking through a glass cube

Side by side cover art, on the left is a black and white photo of E.M.E sitting in a chair smiling up at the camera and on the right is a photo of CRYS wearing red breaking through a glass cube

KTC Music Report: E.M.E and CRYS drop powerful releases

Always have to support the KTC familia!

Kick The Concrete

Apr 32 min read

A close up of RAYE's "This Music May Contain Hope." album showing the singer in a red dress standing against a dark cloud backdrop holding a rope leading up to the sky

A close up of RAYE's "This Music May Contain Hope." album showing the singer in a red dress standing against a dark cloud backdrop holding a rope leading up to the sky

KTC Music Report: RAYE shines bright on new album, CRYS offers fun on new single

Plus soulful singles from Tramaine Long and Jorja Smith.

Kick The Concrete

Mar 275 min read

A Chat with DJ Squizzy Taylor | NFL DJ Life on "Kickin' It with Fan Day Nation"

A Chat with DJ Squizzy Taylor | NFL DJ Life on "Kickin' It with Fan Day Nation"

A Chat with DJ Squizzy Taylor | NFL DJ Life on "Kickin' It with Fan Day Nation"

Club Dub, Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar, and the importance of style!

Kick The Concrete

Mar 271 min read

A graphic with a purple background and two black and white photos of deejays at their turntables

A graphic with a purple background and two black and white photos of deejays at their turntables

Meet the Rising Stars of Denver DJ School: DJ Millierock and DJ Morena

Lake Middle School had a major turnaround thanks to the help of the Denver DJ School.

Victoria Hernandez

Mar 237 min read

A photo from behind Darren Waller sitting on a grassy cliff overlooking the ocean

A photo from behind Darren Waller sitting on a grassy cliff overlooking the ocean

Watch the video for Darren Waller's soulful song "In The Valley"

"The 'valley' isn't just a low point, it's where the growth happens."

Kick The Concrete

Mar 202 min read

A graphic of three images of Lewis Hamilton wearing Willy Chavarria track jackets against a black background

A graphic of three images of Lewis Hamilton wearing Willy Chavarria track jackets against a black background

Lewis Hamilton is Willy Chavarria's biggest fan

Freedom Belongs To All.

Kick The Concrete

Mar 193 min read

Chika Takai stands at a deejay turntable inside Intuit Dome wearing a white jacket

Chika Takai stands at a deejay turntable inside Intuit Dome wearing a white jacket

Chika Takai deejayed NBA All-Star Weekend not just for herself, but for her Asian community

"Hey, look at me! You can do it, too!"

Victoria Hernandez

Mar 38 min read

How Kick The Concrete Dunked on NBA All-Star 2026 in Los Angeles

Jayson Tatum, Don C and Vince Staples!

Victoria Hernandez

Feb 229 min read

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