The Rise & Grind Podcast

Episode 304: "Drop And Give Me 50"

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 304! In music, first week’s stats are in on J. Cole’s surprise mixtape ‘Might Delete Later’, takes on Future & Metro Boomin’s new album ‘WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU’, and a look at new singles from a slew of artists, including Drake’s diss response ‘Push Ups’. In news, Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday 2’ tour breaks all-time records, Polo G arrested in New York, O.J. Simpson passes away & more.
 
Intro: Kodak Black- Stressed Out
 
Roderick | PARTYNEXTDOOR- L o s e  M y  M i n d
 
Cari | Dee Gatti- Unsure
 
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Episode 303: "A True Sport"

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 303! In music, Roderick & Cari talk Future & Metro Boomin’s follow up to ‘WE DON’T TRUST YOU’ dropping Friday. In news, the guys talk J. Cole’s apology to Kendrick Lamar at DreamvilleFest, Ice Spice to make her feature film debut alongside Denzel Washington, Ja Morant, TikTok to rival Instagram with a photo-based app, & more.
 
Intro: Young Nudy- Passion Fruit
 
Roderick | Bryson Tiller- Persuasion (feat. Victoria Monet)
 
Cari | Concrete Boys & Lil Yachty- M.O.B.
 
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Episode 302: "Extending An Olive Branch"

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 302! Let’s be honest… You know why you’re here. Roderick & Cari start off with a brief convo on Monday’s Solar Eclipse, & get straight into J. Cole’s new project & the ongoing J. Cole/Kendrick Lamar beef, before talking more new music from Glorilla, Bryson Tiller, Doja Cat & more. In news, Beyoncé’s new album hits #1, Future & Metro Boomin do astrological second week numbers, Wiz Khalifa’s Kush & OJ 2 on the way, Bronny James declares for the NBA Draft, NCAA Final Four, & more.
 
Intro: J. Cole- 7 Minute Drill
 
Roderick | Trevor Spitta- STARE AT THE SUN
 
Cari | Anycia & Latto- BACK OUTSIDE
 
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Episode 301: "You Got A Picasso In Your House"

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 301! It’s Thursday, so Roderick & Cari are here to put down more classic hip-hop commentary content. Starting in music, PARTYNEXTDOOR announces the date & releases cover art for his new album ‘P4’, Chance The Rapper & his wife call it quits, Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo fight in court over ‘The Neptunes’ name, entertainers topping the Forbes’ Billionaire list in 2024, a third gender option added to citizenship & immigration, AT&T user info leaked, & so much more!
 
Intro: Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign- FUK SUMN (feat. Playboi Carti)
 
Roderick | Jungle- Back On 74
 
Cari | Future & Metro Boomin- Cinderella
 
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Episode 300: "My Intrusive Thoughts"

On this episode: We made it to Episode 300!  Roderick & Cari are back this Monday with more Hip-Hop news for the culture. In music, the guys cover Beyoncé’s new album, as well as new tracks from Snoop Dogg, Moneybagg Yo, Bossman D-Low & more. In news, Future & Metro Boomin rake in insane first weeks numbers, Offset’s take on Migos’ all-time rap group ranking, Lizzo quits music, Spotify allows UMG artists to snippet new songs, Biden declares Transgender Visibility Day on Easter Sunday 2024 & much more.
 
Intro: The-Dream- Rockin’ That Sh**
 
Roderick | JAY-Z- Renegade (feat. Eminem)
 
Cari | Majid Jordan- Sunset
 
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Episode 299: "The Extended Warranty"

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 299! It’s another Thursday with the Rise & Grind boys, & we’re here to talk music! As expected, the guys dive right into Future & Metro Boomin’s new album, talking both music & controversey, as well as talking new music from Big Sean, SiR, & Tyla. In news, Diddy’s LA & Miami homes are raided, Drake & LeBron invest in the PGA Tour, LeBron & J.J. Reddick start a podcast, Caitlin Clark & Ice Cube’s The Big 3, Bad Boys 4, a Baltimore Bridge collapses, & much more!
 
 
Intro: Future & Metro Boomin- Like That
 
Roderick | Mac Miller- Fight The Feeling (feat. Kendrick Lamar)
 
Cari | Don Toliver- BOGUS
 
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Episode 298: "This Can't Be Life"

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 298! This Thursday, the guys are all music, talking projects releasing Friday from Future & Metro Boomin, followed by upcoming projects from Beyoncé, Bryson Tiller, Don Toliver, Wiz Khalifa & more. In news, Roderick & Cari recap Rolling Loud LA, a new vlog from J. Cole, & Megan Thee Stallion announces a world tour with Glorilla.
 
Intro: Don Toliver- Deep In The Water
 
Roderick | Isaiah Falls- Florida Baby
 
Cari | LNDN DRGS, Jay Worthy & Sean House- Heathrow Bound
 
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Episode 297: "Take The Risk"

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 297! Join Roderick and Cari on Episode 297 of The Rise & Grind Podcast as they dive into the latest releases from artists like Gunna, Offset, Cardi B, Sexyy Red, Babyface Ray, Don Toliver, PartyNextDoor, and more.
In the news segment, Kanye and Ty Dolla $ign soar to #1 with "Carnival," while Bruno Mars's MGM deal raises eyebrows with $50 million in debt. Plus, stay informed on the latest TikTok trends, updates from the CDC regarding COVID-19 quarantine guidelines, and the controversial developments surrounding Boeing planes and the unfortunate demise of a whistleblower.
 
Intro: Sexyy Red-Get It Sexyy
 
Roderick | Karri- Impromptu (Hi’ N Fly)
 
Cari | Babyface Ray- Understand
 
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Episode 296: "I Stand By It"

On This Episode: Welcome to Episode 296! This monday, Roderick & Cari kick off the pod with a talk on which era of rap was hardest to come up in, then talk new music from Quavo & Rich The Kid, Babyface Ray, 4batz & Drake & more. In news, no ‘Vultures 2’, Future & Metro Boomin announce 2 new albums, PARTYNEXTDOOR teases ‘P4’, DreamvilleFest 2024 lineup is announced 8 more.
 
Intro: Future-Used to This (feat. Drake)
 
Roderick | Frank Ocean- Sweet Life
 
Cari | Ty Dolla $ign- Nothing Like Your Exes
 
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Episode 295: "By The Book"

On This Episode: Welcome to Episode 295! It’s Monday & the guys are back with more hip-hop content! This week, Roderick & Cari open up with new music, talking new albums from That Mexican OT, & Schoolboy Q’s highly anticipated ‘Blue Lips’, along with new singles from Babyface Ray, DaBaby, NBA Youngboy, Cardi B, & Meek Mill. In this pod’s news, Meek Mill has a car accident, Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday 2’ tour starts, Lil Wayne has trouble with the L.A. Lakers, UMG layoffs & more.
 
Intro: Quavo- Himothy
 
Roderick | Schoolboy Q- Blueslides
 
Cari | Jay Worthy, LNDN DRGS & Leven Kali- Amalfi Drive (feat. Compton’s Most Wanted)
 
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