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A collage of album covers from 2025

A collage of album covers from 2025

Best Albums of 2025 So Far

Who has our ears so far this year?

Kick The Concrete

Jun 20, 20255 min read

Little Simz sits in a black-tiled swimming pool holding up lotus flowers

Little Simz sits in a black-tiled swimming pool holding up lotus flowers

KTC Music Report: Little Simz brings raw authenticity on "Lotus," Childlike CiCi and Flau'jae offer powerful reflections

Childlike CiCi and Flau'jae also bring something powerful.

Kick The Concrete

Jun 6, 20253 min read

Aaron Donald flexes while holding a large Graduation Plush Puppy from Raising Cane's

Aaron Donald flexes while holding a large Graduation Plush Puppy from Raising Cane's

Aaron Donald expands AD99 Foundation to Los Angeles, receives $100K from Raising Cane's

The NFL legend speaks on being on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot and seeing the growth of the WNBA in Los Angeles.

Kick The Concrete

Jun 5, 20254 min read

Nikkolas Smith holds up a painting of a Black woman that is the cover of his book "The History of We" in his studio surrounded by other paintings from the book.

Nikkolas Smith holds up a painting of a Black woman that is the cover of his book "The History of We" in his studio surrounded by other paintings from the book.

Nikkolas Smith reframes human history, empowers Black community with "The History of We"

The book combines decades of paleontology and a heart for giving voice to the voiceless.

Kick The Concrete

May 30, 202514 min read

Xzibit wearing a suit and sunglasses standing against a light blue backdrop

Xzibit wearing a suit and sunglasses standing against a light blue backdrop

KTC Music Report: Xzibit claims new territory with "Kingmaker," Joy Crookes challenges beauty standards in "Carmen"

Is boombap your love language?

Kick The Concrete

May 16, 20254 min read

Tre Capital and Victoria Hernandez pose for a picture in front of a platinum plaque from Xzibit

Tre Capital and Victoria Hernandez pose for a picture in front of a platinum plaque from Xzibit

Hero to Kingmaker: Catching up with Tre Capital

Staring at the mirror seeing the image of a king.

Kick The Concrete

May 15, 20255 min read

Darren Waller and JRod look to the left against a white backdrop.

Darren Waller and JRod look to the left against a white backdrop.

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

May 14, 20259 min read

Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, Lewis Hamilton, Pharrell and Anna Wintour pose for a picture on the blue carpet of the 2025 Met Gala

Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, Lewis Hamilton, Pharrell and Anna Wintour pose for a picture on the blue carpet of the 2025 Met Gala

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 8, 202512 min read

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris battle it out at the Miami Grand Prix with a grandstand and palm trees in the background.

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris battle it out at the Miami Grand Prix with a grandstand and palm trees in the background.

Disco Balls, Legos and the Griddy: A recap of the 2025 F1 Miami Grand Prix

Rain or shine, the 305 is always down for a good time.

Kick The Concrete

May 5, 20255 min read

A graphic with a gray rectangle on the left that says "NFL Draft Drip Check" and a photo of Will Johnson wearing a white suit ahead of the NFL Draft on the right.

A graphic with a gray rectangle on the left that says "NFL Draft Drip Check" and a photo of Will Johnson wearing a white suit ahead of the NFL Draft on the right.

NFL Draft Drip Check: Will Johnson is ice cold, Travis Hunter is perfect in pink

And a green menace!

Kick The Concrete

Apr 25, 20252 min read

A black and white photo of Jerry Lorenzo holding the neck of his hoodie with light coming through a window behind him.

A black and white photo of Jerry Lorenzo holding the neck of his hoodie with light coming through a window behind him.

Jerry Lorenzo embraces past to promote "Sinners" film with Fear of God capsule

JL Nights "were legendary."

Kick The Concrete

Apr 24, 20253 min read

Zacchae'us Paul lifts his hand while singing into a microphone

Zacchae'us Paul lifts his hand while singing into a microphone

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 16, 202517 min read

A graphic with a concrete background and the words "WNBA DRAFT Drip Check" on the left with a photo of Sonia Citron on the WNBA Draft orange carpet on the right.

A graphic with a concrete background and the words "WNBA DRAFT Drip Check" on the left with a photo of Sonia Citron on the WNBA Draft orange carpet on the right.

WNBA Draft Drip Check: Coach dominated orange carpet with Sonia Citron and Paige Bueckers

And Georgia Amoore impressed in Russell Westbrook's Honor The Gift.

Kick The Concrete

Apr 15, 20253 min read

The inside of a restaurant with a sign that says Marathon Burger and people seated around a counter.

The inside of a restaurant with a sign that says Marathon Burger and people seated around a counter.

Double Up at Nipsey Hussle's Marathon Burger

The Marathon Continues.

Kick The Concrete

Apr 14, 20253 min read

Darren Waller rapping in front of Allegiant Stadium with his arms crossed

Darren Waller rapping in front of Allegiant Stadium with his arms crossed

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 11, 20254 min read

A group of kids pose for a photo with Pato O'Ward and a blue McLaren 720S

A group of kids pose for a photo with Pato O'Ward and a blue McLaren 720S

Pato O'Ward gives back to local youth at Petersen Automotive Museum

Complete with an electric blue McLaren 720S.

Kick The Concrete

Apr 10, 20251 min read

Flau'jae's "Ready or Not Freestyle" Wins Kick The Concrete's 2025 Big Dance Tournament

Flau'jae's "Ready or Not Freestyle" Wins Kick The Concrete's 2025 Big Dance Tournament

Flau'jae's "Ready or Not Freestyle" Wins Kick The Concrete's 2025 Big Dance Tournament

Big Four!

Kick The Concrete

Apr 8, 20251 min read

A purple banner that says "Opening Day" with four Rockies players on it hanging across a street.

A purple banner that says "Opening Day" with four Rockies players on it hanging across a street.

See Rockies Opening Day 2025

In the snow!

Kick The Concrete

Apr 6, 20252 min read

Dee Dot Jones sits in a scraper car outside the Oakland Coliseum with an Oakland Roots flag flying behind him.

Dee Dot Jones sits in a scraper car outside the Oakland Coliseum with an Oakland Roots flag flying behind him.

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 26, 20255 min read

A graphic with gray on the left and a headline "Unrivaled Basketball Drip Check" with a photo of Satou Sabally in the Unrivaled tunnel wearing a dress and sneakers on the right.

A graphic with gray on the left and a headline "Unrivaled Basketball Drip Check" with a photo of Satou Sabally in the Unrivaled tunnel wearing a dress and sneakers on the right.

Unrivaled Basketball Drip Check: Satou Sabally dresses to impress, Tiffany Hayes shines in her own brand

The range is immaculate.

Kick The Concrete

Mar 25, 20253 min read

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