For ProbCause, Denver has never felt like just another stop on a tour schedule. Over the years, the city has become a second home. It’s a place where collaborations formed naturally, where he showed up repeatedly as a special guest, and where community consistently met creativity long before he ever headlined his own show.

That history makes his upcoming headline performance at Cervantes feel especially significant. Rather than a sudden milestone, it represents the culmination of years spent building trust with a scene that welcomed him early and never let go.

The timing of this moment aligns with one of the most transformative stretches of his career. Over the past year, ProbCause has experienced a noticeable creative and professional surge. From major collaborations with AHEE, Levity, Liquid Stranger, Tape B, and GRiZ to standout moments like HEATWAVE, 2025 marked a clear turning point. Still, the real evolution was not driven by outside validation alone.

The shift came when ProbCause fully committed to building his own DJ sets. That creative breakthrough is captured in Cause and Effect Vol. 1, his debut mix that blends bass, hip hop, funk, soul, and his own vocals into a cohesive experience. Rather than jumping between genres, the mix flows with intention and mirrors the feeling of his live sets.

Stepping behind the decks did not replace his identity as a frontman and vocalist. Instead, it expanded how he tells his story onstage. The added flexibility has opened new creative doors and reframed how he approaches performance altogether. At the core of that growth is trust. ProbCause relies heavily on instinct when building music and sets, allowing feeling and flow to guide each performance rather than rigid genre expectations.


That philosophy resonates deeply in Denver, a city known for crowds that show up fully and give energy back without hesitation. As he balances touring with GRiZ alongside continuing to build his own headline DJ sets, ProbCause enters 2026 with clarity and momentum. New releases are already on the horizon, including Cause and Effect Vol. 2 and a full-length Prob album, along with plans to bring his headline show to more cities.

For Denver fans, the Cervantes headline marks a full circle moment. It is a celebration of growth, community, and an artist who continues to expand his creative language while staying grounded in the joy that brought him here in the first place.

We connected with ProbCause to talk about his evolution as an artist, his connection to Denver, and what is pulling him forward creatively. Check out our conversation below!

[Rooster]: Denver has embraced you since the early days. What do you think connected you to this city’s scene so quickly, and what does it mean to headline Cervantes?

[ProbCause]: I’ve always felt like Denver was my second home. I’ve attended so many shows here as a special guest over the years, so to have my very own headline feels really special.

2025 was a massive year for you, from Heatwave to collaborations with AHEE, Levity, Liquid Stranger, Tape B, GRiZ, and more. Was there a moment when you felt something creatively click?

The big shift happened when I started doing these ProbCause DJ sets. Creating my own sound and building my own world with these shows was definitely an AHA moment. It has really shaped the way I think about making music.

Your debut mix, Cause and Effect Vol. 1, blends IDs, bass, hip hop, funk, soul, and your own vocals. What was the vision behind it?

One of the unique things about my set is I really try to blend all those different genres into one cohesive flow. The Cause and Effect mix, which was a collection of all the music I made over the course of the year, gives a little taste of what the live show can feel like. Also, Volume 2 is about to drop later this month.

You’ve evolved from frontman and rapper to vocalist to DJ. How has stepping behind the decks changed your creativity?

It’s been life changing for me creatively. I feel like a painter who’s been painting with two colors my whole life and I just discovered the rest of the color wheel. It’s given me so many new tools to express myself.

When you’re building new music or a set, how do you balance bass, funk, and hip hop without losing your identity?

I really just play what I like. I feel like each of us has a unique taste, and learning to listen to our instincts is one of the most important qualities we can develop to stand out. The flow of a set is really important to me.

Looking back on your come up, what is one lesson that still fuels you when you hit the stage?

Have fun with it. Never let your ego get in the way of a good time. Every show is different and will present challenges and obstacles. Learn to adapt and make the best of every situation.

Denver crowds have a reputation for going all in. What makes performing here feel different?

The support is just unreal. When I play in Denver I know the crowd is going to sing along. I know the energy is going to be fun. I know I am going to see a bunch of family from the community. Nothing beats it.

For young artists in Denver trying to break through, what advice do you give most often?

Keep going. Set goals, not expectations. Enjoy the journey. Don’t be afraid to get a job or quit a job along the way depending on what’s required in the moment.

After this headline show and the momentum of your recent projects, what part of 2026 excites you most?

The balance of touring with GRiZ and doing my own sets has been so fun and inspiring. I’m looking forward to releasing Cause and Effect Vol. 2, working on a Prob album, and bringing my headline DJ set to other cities.