Hip hop is all about building connections. From developing relationships within one’s own city to reaching out across state borders, every contact made is an opportunity to further artists’ music and careers. One of the most natural alliances to form in the mountain west region would seem to be between Denver and Cheyenne, Wyoming. Just... Continue Reading →
Meet the Zulus: Get to know one of Denver’s newest groups as they drop their first video for “Superman”
It’s not easy to get started in the music business, especially as a young artist. From late nights recording to building the necessary connections, there are a multitude of behind-the-scenes steps that must be taken in order for an artist to reach even mild success. Some artists fizzle out from the pressure, while others embrace... Continue Reading →
Kent Washington: A Conversation About Denver’s Protests, Elijah McClain, and More
We are proud to announce that we have a new collaboration with the Denver based political & hip hop podcast Politickin’ With Eddie. Our first conversation is with Denver MC and activist Kent Washington, who has been making his presence felt in the city by being on the frontlines of protests and speaking out against... Continue Reading →
Denver Hip Hop Artists Show There Is Power In Pain On “I Can’t Breathe (Again)”
There are some moments in time whose importance is palpable. It is impossible to deny that 2020 has presented a handful of these history defining occurrences, and Denver has been impacted by them in a great way. The Black Lives Matter movement has been a strong force in the city as weeks of protests swept... Continue Reading →
Colorado Springs Artist Troy Good Is Making Waves As He Continues To Progress
16th Street Mall was buzzing with peaceful protests as Colorado Springs artist Troy Good stepped onto the pavement. Immediately, before our conversation even began, it became clear that a unique energy was present. With the backdrop of our meeting being an impassioned city coming together to fight centuries of oppression, the importance of the moment... Continue Reading →
Denver/New York Rapper Leintz Looks Toward The Future After Fred The Godson Collaboration
With the world in disarray, it can be nice to come back to some new music in order to make things feel a bit more normal, but even the music scene isn’t immune to COVID-19’s impact. The Denver-living, Queens-born artist Leintz recently dropped a song that’s definitely worth a listen, and has an interesting backstory... Continue Reading →
Trev Rich Goes Back To The Basics On “NOVA”
Denver's most prominent rapper is getting back to the basics. Trev Rich has made a name for himself through his high quality music and songwriting prowess, even getting nominated for a Grammy Award thanks to his skill. His music has also progressed with his fame, going from a more raw rapping style to the hit-focused... Continue Reading →
Years In The Making, Lil Bad’s Journey Is Reaching Higher Levels Than Ever Before
Sometimes moments are years in the making. From building an audience to growing a network to understanding how to navigate in the game, there are many steps that need to be taken before certain moments happen. That was the case with Lil Bad and his first headlining show at The Black Box, originally set for... Continue Reading →
WAY, FKA Connor Ray, Speaks About His Impactful Future, First Headlining Show
There is so much in a name. Often serving as an introduction to something greater, a name is the facade to the world; the first thing people see and recognize, make judgements on and contemplate about. Denver's WAY has taken that knowledge to heart and deliberately chosen to switch things up, changing from his birth... Continue Reading →
Ramond Brings The Denver Hip Hop Community Together For “Black Sands” Listening Party
The nondescript building Bright Future Media is housed in didn’t immediately encapsulate the energy that could be found within its walls, but the newly minted studio proved to be an incubator for upcoming talent on Saturday night. The occasion that brought together this wealth of influential individuals was the listening party for the Black Sands... Continue Reading →