The Rise & Grind Podcast
Hip-Hop talk extraordinaire’s Roderick Taylor & Cari Gentry keep you glued to your earbuds with the latest in Rap Music, & all things surrounding the Hip Hop Culture.
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About The Podcast
Twice a week, Roderick Taylor & Cari Gentry assemble to discuss the current state of Rap music, the latest releases, & all news Hip-Hop. Tune in Monday's & Thursday's at 6am for the newest episode from the guys.
Episodes
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
On this episode: Welcome back to The Rise & Grind Podcast! It’s Epsisode 278! It’s been a long weekend! This week is loaded with music, with album releases from Rick Ross & Meek Mill, Larry June & Cardo, NBA Youngboy, Kodak Black, Trippie Redd, & more. The guys also check in no on single releases from Lil Durk, & Jack Harlow. In news, the 2024 GRAMMY nominees are released, Ralo is released from prison after almost 6 years, Lil Kim has a new book on the way, & Rockstar prepares for GTA VI.
Intro: Snoop Dogg- Signs (feat. Charlie Wilson & Justin Timberlake)
Roderick | Victor Thompson, Gunna & Ehis ‘D’ Greatest- THIS YEAR (Blessings) [Remix]
Cari | Rapsody & Hit-Boy- Asteroids
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Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
On this episode: Welcome back to The Rise & Grind Podcast! It’s Epsisode 277! This week in music, Roderick & Cari are all music, discussing album releases from Tee Grizzley, Young Jeezy, & The Alchemist, as well as single drops from Gunna, Benny The Butcher, Megan Thee Stallion + others. In news, Drake & Kendrick Lamar continue to break records, YSL’s RICO trial about to start, & Bob Knight passes.
Intro: Mariah Carey- Calling For You (feat. 21 Savage)
Roderick | Westside Gunn & Ty Dolla $ign- Chloe
Cari | Offset- HOP OUT THE VAN
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Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
On this episode: Welcome back to The Rise & Grind Podcast! It’s Epsisode 276! This week in music, Roderick & Cari start off with new albums, talking releases from Brent Faiyaz & Mariah The Scientist, before talking new track releases from Larry June, Wale & more. In news, 42 Dugg is released from prison, DJ Envy cooperates with authorities about alleged Real Estate Ponzi scheme involvement, Jay Z’s interview with Gayle King, Rihanna’s comeback explained, Dwight Howard, & so much more!
Intro: Drake- Calling For You (feat. 21 Savage)
Roderick | Offset- DISSOLVE
Cari | Rexx Life Raj- Dandelion Root
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Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
On this episode: Welcome to episode 275! After a long week +, The Rise & Grind Boys are back at it. With so much music to talk, Roderick & Cari go right at it, talking new releases from Kid Cudi, Key Glock, Dababy, Yoing Thug, Larry June, Offset, Ken Carson, Westside Gunn & more. In news, Megan Thee Stallion says she’ll fund her upcoming album 100% independently, a discussion on Jada Pinkett-Smith’s wild week, Sexyy Red announces she’s pregnant, & G Herbo & Southside visit Funny Marco’s new show.
Intro: Offset- SAY MY GRACE (feat. Travis Scott)
Roderick | Westside Gunn & Stove God Cooks- KITCHEN LIGHTS
Cari | Diddy- Reachin’ (feat. Ty Dolla $ign & Coco Jones)
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Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
On this episode: Welcome to episode 274! This Thursday, the guys open by continuing their Drake 'For All The Dogs' convo, before talking expectations from Offset's new album dropping Friday, along with Westside Gunn & Bad Bunny. In news, Kanye West's album rollout begins, the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards recap, Jada Pinkett-Smith & Will Smith split, Florida widens their death penalty margins, California bans skittles, Carlee Russell facing a year in jail, & much more.
Intro: Rod Wave- Turks & Caicos (feat. 21 Savage)
Roderick | Drake- Bahamas Promises
Cari | Sampha- Without
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Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
On this episode: Welcome to episode 273! This Monday, the guys start out talking new music by Wiz Khalifa, CMG, Kid Cudi, & of course, Drake's 'For All The Dogs'. In news, 21 Savage gets permanent US citizenship, The Weeknd boosts Colombia's economy, Sexyy Red's sex tape leaks, Kanye West's leaked documentary, YNW Melly hit with new charges, & Foolio shot.
Intro: Drake- Tuscan Leather
Roderick | Drake- BBL Love (Interlude)
Cari | Khalan.FrFr- Never Lose You
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Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
On this episode: Welcome to Episode 272! This week in new music, Cari & Roderick talk new projects from CMG, Lil Wayne, & Cleo Sol, along with new tracks from Rick Ross & Meek Mill, Lil Yachty & J. Cole, Lil Durk & Kid Cudi, NBA Youngboy, Latto & more. In recent news, Lil Uzi Vert says 'Luv is Rage 3' is on the way, an arrest made in connection to Tupac's murder, Lizzo wants her sexual harried case tossed, & more.
Intro: Mase- Feel So Good
Roderick | Majid Jordan- Waiting For You (feat. Naomi Sharon)
Cari | Cleo Sol- Shine
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Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
On this episode: We're back for Episode 271! The guys dive right into news this week, talking Drake & Charlamagne Tha God's recent beef, Usher's Super Bowl/ new album announcement, Chris Brown sued by Popeyes, IRS cracks down on ticket reselling, the Writer's strike comes to a close, "The Office" reboot in the works, Pig Heart transplants, & more.
Intro: Dr. Dre- Forgot About Dre (feat. Eminem)
Roderick | Trippie Redd- Closed Doors (feat. Roddy Ricch)
Cari | Diddy, Kalan.FrFr & K-Ci Hailey- Stay, Pt. 1
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Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
On this episode: It's Monday & The Guys are back! This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk new albums from Rod Wave, Doja Cat, & Cleo Sol, while also talking new tracks from Moneybagg Yo & Brent Faiyaz. In news, Lil Wayne announces a new album, Travis Scott loses his phone in the Gulf of Mexico, Lizzo sued again, Katy Perry sells her catalog for over $200M, US music revenue reaches $8B & more.
Intro: Big Sean- My Last (feat. Chris Brown)
Roderick | The Teskey Brothers - RAIN- A COLORS SHOW
Cari | Thundercat- Them Changes
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Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
On this episode: It's Monday & The Guys are back! This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk new albums from Rod Wave, Nas , & Diddy, whike also detailing new tracks from Drake, SZA, Sexxy Redd, & Offset. In news, Drake pushes "For All The Dogs" back again, SZA & her team scrap VMA performances due to no nominations, Tory Lanez denied bond, Offset beef w/ Nicki Minaj's husband, Desiigner, Jeezy files for divorce & more.
Intro: Justin Timberlake- My Love (feat. T.I.)
Roderick | Rod Wave- Chip On My Shoulder
Cari | Victoria Monét- Smoke (Reprise)
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