Denver’s ‘Drop’ Adds FM
• Rocky Mountain Public Media R&B & Hip Hop station The Drop (KUVO-HD2)/Denver begins broadcasting on its new terrestrial dial position, 104.7 FM, on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, thanks to the addition of a swell new FM translator (K284CI). Complementing The Drop’s existing HD2 live stream and The Drop app, this additional high-fidelity form of access provided by the permanent 104.7 FM radio position further affirms the station’s mission to increase grassroots engagement that resonates with communities often underserved by traditional media outlets.
The Drop debuted in June 2019 as one of the country’s first public media Urban Alternative radio stations with a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). With its distinctive sound and talented airstaff — DJ Dif’Rent, Amerykah Jones, Unique, DJ Bella Scratch, Maleman and weekend hosts, DJ Cavem and PK — 104.7 The Drop continues to build a commercial-free media movement that reflects the tastes of a young, multicultural audience across the Centennial state.
Nikki Swarn, who doubles as GM & PD of The Drop, says, “This station has always been about the people. From our name to how we engage with our listeners, it’s all about our Colorado community. Without this local support our 104.7 FM signal wouldn’t be as impactful. This is such a special time for public media especially here in Colorado. We owe a huge thanks to our community, our listeners and our partners for helping make this possible.” Amanda Mountain, President & CEO of Rocky Mountain Public Media, remarked, “We are thrilled to make an investment in acquiring the 104.7 FM radio home for The Drop. The format of this radio station plays a critical role in shaping the public media of the future and in creating a Colorado where everyone is seen and heard.”
Local funding partners for the purchase of the FM translator include the Gates Family Foundation, Bonfils- Stanton Foundation, and a single anonymous donor, whose support created an opportunity for the station to expand its footprint beyond a digital signal alone.
