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Denae Benites yells and holds a finger out with a pair of Timberland boots around her neck during a baseball game

Denae Benites yells and holds a finger out with a pair of Timberland boots around her neck during a baseball game

A Vibe of Their Own: With dynamic players, the WPBL is establishing its culture in inaugural season

Walkup songs, eye black and home run celebrations all create camaraderie and identity.

3 hours ago15 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

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

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

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

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

A walkway in a parking lot with pink banners that say "Super Bowl LX" on them

A walkway in a parking lot with pink banners that say "Super Bowl LX" on them

How Kick The Concrete Tackled Super Bowl LX

Opening Night, NFL Origins and a McCaffrey brotherly battle!

Victoria Hernandez

Feb 107 min read

KTC Music Report: Trendsetter Sense gets all-star lineup on new single, IDK releases powerful "e.t.d.s." mixtape

Don't be dumb, check these out!

Kick The Concrete

Jan 315 min read

A grid with photos of Lewis Hamilton in a black suit on the left, Erykah Badu in a brown Valentino coat and top hat in the middle and Tyrod Taylor in a red grid Valentino jacket on the right

A grid with photos of Lewis Hamilton in a black suit on the left, Erykah Badu in a brown Valentino coat and top hat in the middle and Tyrod Taylor in a red grid Valentino jacket on the right

Remembering Valentino and his Love of Beauty

"It’s not my fault.”

Kick The Concrete

Jan 284 min read

A graphic with side by side photos of Future and Sol from "8 Mile" and a purple bar below that says "2025 Respect Awards"

A graphic with side by side photos of Future and Sol from "8 Mile" and a purple bar below that says "2025 Respect Awards"

2025 Respect Awards: Clipse, Key Glock and Corey Paul duke it out

Honoring hip-hop’s best of 2025, hosted (again) by Future and Sol from "8 Mile."

Jan 2210 min read

A black and white collage of Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, A$AP Rocky, RAYE and CRYS

A black and white collage of Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, A$AP Rocky, RAYE and CRYS

Our Most Anticipated Albums of 2026

We get "Don't Be Dumb!" Finally!

Kick The Concrete

Jan 157 min read

Miles Minnick and Kendrick Bourne smiling wearing San Francisco 49ers gear on the sidelines

Miles Minnick and Kendrick Bourne smiling wearing San Francisco 49ers gear on the sidelines

Listen: Kendrick Bourne teamed up with Miles Minnick for 49ers Anthem "Red and Gold Timin'" ahead of playoffs

"Red and gold we bleed, we the team of the West."

Kick The Concrete

Jan 112 min read

A graphic with a photo of DJ Ivey in white polka dot shorts on the left, a model wearing a black polka dot dress from Christian Siriano's Spring 26 show in the middle and Skepta wearing a white polka dot trench coat on the right

A graphic with a photo of DJ Ivey in white polka dot shorts on the left, a model wearing a black polka dot dress from Christian Siriano's Spring 26 show in the middle and Skepta wearing a white polka dot trench coat on the right

Spotting the Trend of 2026: Polka Dots

The print is bubbling to be the next big thing.

Kick The Concrete

Dec 26, 20255 min read

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