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
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
On this episode: It's Episode 268 & the guys are back in the building! Starting in music, Roderick & Cari talk new tracks on the way this week from Drake, & Offset, as well as new albums on the way tomorrow from Rod Wave & Nas. In news, the guys recap the 2023 VMA's, & talk Ice Spice's new deal with Dunkin' Donuts, Hotboy BG, Team USA Basketball, Colin Kaepernick's comeback to the NFL, & more.
Intro: JAY-Z- Big Pimpin' (feat. UGK)
Roderick | Russ- Fraud (feat. Justin Nozuka)
Cari | Teezo Touchdown- Too Easy (feat. Isaiah Rusk)
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Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
On this episode: The Boys are back with another timeless episode! After a week vacation for Cari, the guys meet back for a Monday pod. This week in music, the guys talk Teezo Touchdown's new album, along with Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion's comeback single 'Bongos', and a remix of Young Nudy's 'Peaches & Eggplants', featuring Sexxy Redd & Latto. In news, Drake gives 'For All The Dogs' a release date, Gunna sells out Barclays in his first appearance since being released from jail, a 'DAMN' era Kendrick Lamar verse leaks, dissing Big Sean, Jay Electronica & others, Hotboy BG released from prison, iPhone 15 headed out soon, & much more.
Intro: Bow Wow- Let's Get Down (feat. Birdman)
Roderick | Rylo Rodriguez- Taylor Port Junkie (feat. Lil Yachty)
Cari | BROCKHAMPTON- BLEACH
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Monday Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
On this episode: Happy Monday & Welcome to episode 266! This week n music, Roderick & Cari talk new music from Burna Boy, J.I.D. & Lil Yachty, Blxst & Biko Rideaux, Coi Leray, Bas, Nicki Minaj, Rod Wave & more. In news, Pharrell says he's been working on a new N.E.R.D. project, Offset teases an album release date, Diddy gives his former Bad Boy artists their publishing amid his new album release, 50 Cent injures a fan, & an update on YFN Lucci's current legal condition.
Intro: Young Jeezy- Put On (feat. Kanye West)
Roderick | Bfb da Packman- After Eminem
Cari | Lido- Ur Turn (feat. Jordan Ward)
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Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
On this episode: Welcome to episode 265! It's been a week, did you miss us? With so much to talk since the guys were away, they waste no time getting into the content. In music, Roderick & Cari discuss recent releases Lil Yachty, Gucci Mane & J. Cole, Luh Tyler, & Burna Boy, as well as upcoming projects from J.I.D. & Diddy. In news, Travis Scott fills in for 21 Savage on the "It's All a Blur" tour, Drake doesn't drop 'For All The Dogs', Bob Barker passes away, Trump gets a mugshot, & more.
Intro: Busta Rhymes- Break Ya Neck
Roderick | MiLES- Say The Word
Cari | BARii- Trickin'
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Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
On this episode: Welcome to episode 264! There's a lot to talk this pod & the guys get right into it! in music, Roderick & Cari talk new music coming this Friday from Gucci Mane & J. Cole, Burna Boy & J. Cole, Drake, Earl Sweatshirt, & more. In news, Elon musk ends blocking on X, Polo G & his family arrested, Lauryn Hill set to go back on tour with The Fugees, Fyre Fest 2 tickets hit the market, & so much more.
Intro: Young Thug- Oh U Went (feat. Drake)
Roderick | PARTYNEXTDOOR- Joy
Cari | Jaden Smith- Fallen
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Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
On this episode: It's Episode 263 & The Rise & Grind boys are back! This episode, the guys start out by taking a look at what the Billboard Hot 100 chart looked like at this time 10 years ago, & then head straight into music, talking Quavo's new album 'Rocket Power', EST Gee's new album 'El Toro 2', & a look at Travis Scott's third weeks sales for 'Utopia'. In singles, Cari & Roderick talk new tracks from Lil Durk, Mike WiLL Made-It & Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Tecca, Polo G, Rod Wave & more. In news, Chris brown hints at a new album, the 2023 Camp Flog Gnaw lineup announced, Drake & 21 Savage's "IT'S ALL A BLUR" current tour sales revealed, Paramount shuts down BET sale after receiving low bids, California appeals court rules to revisit Michael Jackson's sexual abuse case, & much more.
Intro: Quavo & Takeoff- Patty Cake
Roderick | Doja Cat- Paint The Town Red
Cari | Brent Faiyaz & Tre' Amani- ADDICTIONS
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Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
On this episode: Welcome back! It's Episode 262 of The Rise & Grind Podcast. This Thursday, starting in music, Roderick & Cari have a convo on Drake & Kendrick Lamar's catalogues, talk new music from Larry June, & mention a new album on the way from Quavo. In news, DJ Khaled announces a new album, Beyoncé & Taylor Swift projected to break Billbaord records, Kim Kardashian spotted at Drake's concert, Keke Palmer & Usher, The Blind Side's blind side, & Donald Trump's fourth indictment.
Intro: Gunna- Fukumean
Roderick | Trippie Redd- Action
Cari | Reason- A Broken Winter Break! (feat. SiR & Kiilyn)
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Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
On this episode: Welcome to Episode 261 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This Monday, Roderick & Cari start with music right away, as they can't help but mention Trippie Reed's new album 'A Love Letter To You 5', Reason's new project 'Porches', and a slew of new singles. In news, the guys talk the 2023 VMA nominees, mayhem at Lil Durk's Chicago show, the 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame Induction, confusion behind Lil Tay, UPS drivers taking home almost $200,000 yearly, & more.
Intro: Lil Yachty- Slide
Roderick | Icewear Vezzo- Love In The City
Cari | 21 Savage & Metro Boomin- Glock In My Lap
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Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
On this episode: We've made it to episode 260! This Thursday, the guys kick the pod off with a little convo on Hip-Hop's greatest debut albums & then move into music. In new music, Miguel & Lil Yachty are set to drop new music Friday, along with Trippie Redd & more. In news, Beyoncé takes the crown for the highest grossing tour by a black female artist, Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, Offset drops his case against QC, Billboard's Hip-Hop Hall of Fame, no new artist breaking the mold, the Montgomery Brawl, & more.
Intro: NBA Youngboy- Bad Morning
Roderick | SAISO CUPID- What You Hurd
Cari | Lil Yachty- SOLO STEPPIN CRETE BOY
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Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
On this episode: Welcome to Episode 259! The guys have lots to talk this Monday pod. In music, the guys talk Travis Scott's album sales breaking records, Yo Gotti & DJ Drama's new project, & songs from Lil Yachty, Doja Cat, Cordae, Trippie Redd, Usher, & more. In news, Ugly God accused of murder, Kodak Black Seen being carried into the ER via stretcher, Lizzo's cancelling continues, Lil Uzi Vert Pressed by Nicki Minaj over 'The Pink Tape' name, Kai Cenat arrested, & more.
Intro: Future & Juice Realer N Realer
Roderick | Travis Scott- I KNOW ?
Cari | Gunna - ca$h $hit
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