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KTC Music Report: Xzibit claims new territory with "Kingmaker," Joy Crookes challenges beauty standards in "Carmen"
Is boombap your love language?
Kick The Concrete
2 days ago4 min read
Hero to Kingmaker: Catching up with Tre Capital
Staring at the mirror seeing the image of a king.
Kick The Concrete
3 days ago5 min read
Cadillac Problems: Darren Waller expands into R&B with JRod, embraces life after football
Music continues to be a foundation for Darren Waller’s personal expression.
Victoria Hernandez
4 days ago9 min read
2025 Met Gala celebrates Black culture with "Superfine" theme
Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky and Pharrell led the charge.
Kick The Concrete
May 812 min read
Zacchae'us Paul combines church background and Caribbean rhythms on "Jazz Money"
The Atlanta-bred musician emphasizes the importance of community on his debut album.
Victoria Hernandez
Apr 1617 min read
Double Up at Nipsey Hussle's Marathon Burger
The Marathon Continues.
Kick The Concrete
Apr 143 min read
KTC Music Report: Darren Waller drops banger "Top Play," Propaganda shows rap isn't a "Passion Project"
Whether you need something to smile and dance to or lock in with some grit, we got you.
Kick The Concrete
Apr 114 min read
Ten Toes Down: Creating "Tru 2 My Roots," a Certified Bay Anthem With Dee Dot Jones and the Oakland Roots
The story behind the soundtrack for the Oakland Roots' commitment to The Town.
Kick The Concrete
Mar 265 min read
Kick The Concrete's 2025 Big Dance Tournament: What is the best song by an athlete?
From the worlds of boxing, baseball, basketball, football, soccer and Formula 1.
Kick The Concrete
Mar 172 min read
Cardec Drums reflects on breaking ground in Latin music while being true to himself
El Gordito Lindo is all about having fun.
Victoria Hernandez
Feb 2110 min read
5 Highlights from 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend: Sheryl Swoopes passes torch to A'ja Wilson, Damian Lillard's homecoming
NBA All-Star Weekend is so much more than a game.
Kick The Concrete
Feb 196 min read
KTC Music Report: Flau'jae tries her hand at R&B, AJ Tracey reunites with Jorja Smith for a bop
And P-Lo shares his love letter to The Bay for NBA All-Star Weekend.
Kick The Concrete
Feb 153 min read
1 Million people clamored to streets of Philadelphia for Eagles' Super Bowl LIX victory parade
The love was in the air.
Kick The Concrete
Feb 153 min read
The Athlete's Foot celebrates New Orleans community during Super Bowl LIX festivities
Master P helped the company give back after the New Year's Day attack.
Victoria Hernandez
Feb 124 min read
Believe: How Stephen Sutton of Sweat 2 That Beat offers inspiration via his clothing brand ahead of Super Bowl LIX
Believe in yourself. Endure the fight. Achieve your goals. Transform your life.
Victoria Hernandez
Feb 66 min read
Let The Fun Begin! Check Out Super Bowl LIX Opening Night in New Orleans
Part media frenzy, part fan fest.
Kick The Concrete
Feb 41 min read
Albums We’re Looking Forward to in 2025: Central Cee, AmirSaysNothing have projects on the way
Which city will reign supreme?
Kick The Concrete
Jan 164 min read
KTC Music Report: Joy Crookes enlists Vince Staples for her triumphant return, Derek Minor offers hope
Plus a feel-good song from New Orleans-based group glbl wrmng.
Kick The Concrete
Jan 102 min read
Vinyl Valhalla is helping keep record sales alive and well
The Record Store Day community celebrates top artists and local music lovers.
Victoria Hernandez
Nov 23, 20244 min read
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