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 Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
On this episode: Welcome back to The Rise & Grind Podcast! This Thursday in music, the guys talk upcoming releases from Quavo & Trippie Redd, as well as Gunna's billboard success, G Herbo ordered to pay $140,000 in restitution, lawsuits filed against Lizzo, the passing of Angus Cloud & Pee-Wee Herman, Twitter's transition to X, Trump indicted for the third time, Delta Airlines & more.
Intro: Chris Brown- Deuces (feat. Tyga & Kevin McCall
Roderick | Sofía Valdés- Midnight Freak-Out
Cari | DESTIN CONRAD- OUTTA CONTROL
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Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Welcome to Episode 257! As we near episode 260, the content just gets better & better! This week in music, the guys talk Travis Scott's long awaited 'UTOPIA', Post Malone's new album 'Austin', & a new track from Offset & Cardi B. In news, Kanye West may be on the comeback train, JAY-Z looks to purchase a soccer club, Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terrence Crawford, YNW Melly's case going to retrial, DJ Envy's real estate scam, & Carlee Russell arrested.
Intro: Offset & Cardi B- Jealousy
Roderick | NCG MadMax- First Day Out
Cari | Mannywellz- So Good
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Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
On this episode: If you're reading this, episode 256 is here! To start off this Thursday, Roderick & Cari talk Travis Scott's new album 'Utopia' dropping Friday, along with a new album from Post Malone, and a new track from Offset & Cardi B. In news, Quavo among those involved in a robbery on a Miami yacht, Atlanta's murder rate down 35% since YSL & YFN's RICO indictment, Adidas sells a batch of Yeezy's for more than $500M, Bronny James goes into cardiac arrest during a USC practice, They Cloned Tyrone, David Grusch alleges the US government has UFO's & non-human pilots from them under oath, & Carlee Russell admits she lied.
Intro: Travis Scott- CAN'T SAY
Roderick | PJ- Drunk AF
Cari | Babyface Ray- Skateland
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Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
On this episode: Welcome to Episode 255 of the RGP! This week, the guys are focused on the music! Cari & Roderick start by taking a glance new projects released from Nas & Hit-Boy, along with Babyface Ray, and then new tracks from Travis Scott & Jay Rock. Into news, Quavo announces his album release date, Barack Obama drops his summer playlist, Lil Durk cancels a slew of tour dates, YNW Melly's double murder case ends in a mistrial, G Herbo facing prison time & much more.
Intro: Travis Scott- FRANCHISE (feat. Young Thug)
Roderick | Pharrell Williams & Travis Scott- Down In Atlanta
Cari | Tony B- COYSF (feat. Coach Tev)
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Friday Jul 21, 2023
Friday Jul 21, 2023
On this episode: Welcome to a special Friday episode of the RGP! This pod, Roderick & Cari detail this week's song releases from the likes of Bas & J. Cole, A$AP Rocky, Travis Scott, Kodak Black, Jay Rock & more, as well as albums from Nas & Babyface Ray. In news, a new lead in Tupac Shakur's murder, Jamie Foxx spotted alive & well, 2023 Emmy Nominations, Carlee Russell, flying cars, over-the-counter birth control & more.
Intro: Birdman & Lil Wayne- Stuntin' Like My Daddy (Street Version)
Roderick | PARTYNEXTDOOR- Resentment
Cari | LUCKI- No Bap
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Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
On this episode: Welcome to episode 253! This Monday, Cari & Roderick kick the pod off with a convo on Adam 22 & Lena The Plug, in light of her recent viral video releasing. In music, the guys talk new albums from Dave East, Lil Tjay, & DDG, along with new tracks from Quavo & Future, Post Malone, JT from City Girls, & Bas. In news, Kanye West is reportedly working on a new album, Lil Baby cancelling tour dates, Travis Scott's 'UTOPIA' release party set for the Pyramids of Giza, JAY-Z's "The Book of Hov" exhibit opens in Brooklyn, Diddy's new marketplace, & more.
Intro: Quavo & Future - Turn Yo Clic Up
Roderick | Dominic Fike- 7 HOURS
Cari | Boldy James, The Alchemist, & Roc Marciano- Photographic Memories (Earl Sweatshirt)
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Monday Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
On this episode: The boys are back! This episode, the guys start by recapping a "Top 10 Greatest Mixtapes" list made by Roderick, then getting into new music from Conway the Machine, Lil Baby, DDG, & Partynextdoor. In news, Lil Uzi Vert saves Hip-Hop, Wiz Khalifa sells a portion of his catalog, Keke Palmer makes an appearance at Usher's Las Vegas residency, Birdman joins Druski's 'Coulda Been Records' IG live, Wemby & Brittney Spears, Threads vs. Twitter, & more.
Intro: T-Pain- Chopped N Skrewed (feat. Ludacris)
Roderick | SAISO CUPID- Cttw
Cari | Earl Sweatshirt- Making The Band (Danity Kane)
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Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
On this episode: It's episode 251! This pod, the guys open up with a little intro in the light of CashApp's recent user issue, & then a convo on Soundcloud's Rap Mount Rushmore. In music, Roderick & Cari talk new albums from Lil Uzi Vert, The Alchemist, & Curren$y/Harry Fraud, before talking singles but Tory Lanez & Trippie Redd, and Earl Sweatshirt. In news, Nick Minaj announces "Pink Friday 2", Travis Scott walks on Astroworld charges, album bundling returns, Logic sells his catalog, & more.
Intro: Lil Uzi Vert- I Gotta
Roderick | Lil Uzi Vert- Mama I'm Sorry
Cari | Don Toliver- LoveSickness
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Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
On this episode: If you're reading this, we made it to Episode 250! This pod in music, the guys talk a deluxe release from Young Thug, a new Jay Rock track, & music on the way from Lil Uzi Vert, The Alchemist, Curren$y & Harry Fraud & more. In news, The BET Awards recap, Kim Kardashian regrets letting North West meet Ice Spice, Diddy & Ciroc/Deleon cut ties, UPN's death, Michael Jackson back in court, JP Morgan & much more!
Intro: The Game- All That (Lady) (feat. lol Wayne, Fabolous, & Big Sean)
Roderick | Young Thug- Hellcat Kenny (feat. Lil Uzi Vert)
Cari | Gabzy- Party Starter
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Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
On this episode: Welcome to Episode 249 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This Monday in music, Roderick & Cari talk new albums from Young Thug & Coi Leray, deluxe releases from Key Glock & Mac Miller, & singles from many more. In news, The 2023 BET Awards, Drake announces a new book & a new album, Jim Jones vs. Pusha T, Future appointed Lanvin's new creative director, & Rihanna steps down as Savage X Fenty CEO.
Intro: JAY-Z & Kanye West- The Joy (feat. Curtis Mayfield)
Roderick | Seyi Vibez- Man of The Year
Cari | TeeFLii & DOM KENNEDY- Taking Pictures (feat. TROY NōKA)
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