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 Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
On this episode: Welcome to Episode 248! This Thursday, the guys are all news, with the 2023 XXL Freshman List revealed, Boosie granted bond in his federal arrest, Quavo & Offset are seen together at Takeoff's birthday celebration, Big Pokey passes away, the head of Spotify's urban division says Hip-Hop needs new leaders, The GRAMMYs Recording Academy announces new rules regarding AI generated music, Titanic submarine missing, courtside sections at NBA games & so much more.
Intro: JAY-Z & Kanye West- The Joy (feat. Curtis Mayfield)
Roderick | Jack Harlow- Churchill Downs (feat. Drake)
Cari | Wiz Khalifa- The Homie
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Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
On this episode: Welcome to episode 247! This week in music, we received new albums from Gunna, Killer Mike, & Hit-Boy, along with new tracks from Trippie Redd, Coi Leray, Doja Cat & more. In news, Young Thug posts a mysterious QR code, Chief Keef set to perform at 2023 BET Awards, Casanova stabbed in prison, The Weeknd's "The Idol", Scooter Braun, Michael Jordan sells the Charlotte Hornets, Ja Morant receives a 25 game suspension, & betting on the Special Olympics.
Intro: Killer Mike & Andre 3000- SCIENTIST & ENGINEERS (feat. Future)
Roderick | Lauryn Hill- I Get Out
Cari | Bathe- Sundress
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Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
On this episode: Welcome to episode 246! This week in music, Wiz Khalifa drops a new tape, Gunna announces a new album set to drop this Friday, JAY-Z & Ye go diamond, & Kendrick Lamar hints at new music. In news, YNW Melly's trial begins, Boosie arrested & taken into federal custody, YK Osiris & Sukihana, Meek Mill wants to know if he fell off, Tyler Perry takes over BET, Denver wins the 2023 NBA Finals, Trump arrested again & more.
Intro: Kanye West, Gucci Mane, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Travis Scott, Yo Gotti & Desiigner- Champions
Roderick | Baby Keem- HONEST
Cari | Polyester The Saint- Arizonia Moon
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Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
On this episode: Welcome to episode 245! This Monday, Roderick & Cari recap the first & second week sales from Lil Durk & Moneybagg Yo, as well as mentioning new drops from Doe Boy & Janelle Monae. In news, the 2023 BET Awards nominees were released, YFN Lucci turns down a 20-year plea deal, Lil Wayne says he can't remember any of his "Tha Carter" albums, Zion Williamson & Moriah Mills, Netflix sign-ups peak as password sharing ends, & the 2023 NBA Finals.
Intro: Future- Move That Dope (feat. Pharrell Williams, Pusha T & Casino)
Roderick | Offset & JID- Danger (Spider)
Cari | Premo Rice- Shopping Cart
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Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
On this episode: Welcome back to another content-filled episode of the RGP! This Thursday, the guys are all news, talking upcoming album releases from Lil Uzi Vert, Nicki Minaj & Chance The Rapper, before talking YSL Unfook's latest sentence, The Game & Dom Kennedy starting a basketball league in LA, Mike Pence to enter the 2024 Presidential Race, Apple unveils their new AR headset, Zion Williamson, Travis Rudolph & much more
Intro: Baby Bash- Suga Suga
Roderick | Dom Kennedy- Pleeze (feat. Nipsey Hussle)
Cari | YG- Go Dumb (feat. H.E.R.)
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Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
On this episode: Welcome to episode 243! On this jam-packed music episode, Roderick & Cari talk the latest album drops from Lil Durk, Kodak Black, Moneybagg Yo & Metro Boomin, as well as singles from Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar, Gunna, Latto & Cardi B., & The Weeknd. In news, Kanye appoints a new Yeezy CEO, Jacky Oh passes away, "Amazon Wireless" talks, Ja Morant, The NBA Finals, & more.
Intro: Ludacris- Money Maker (feat. Pharrell Williams)
Roderick | Summer Walker & J. Cole- To Summer, From Cole
Cari | Rory, Ari Lennox, & James Fauntleroy- My Phone Can Die
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Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
On this episode: Welcome Back! It's been a week since the guys last podded, & they're amped up to be back. This week, Roderick & Cari talk Ye's $75M being unfrozen by Adidas & Yeezy, Target's controversial LGBTQ+ merch, Elon's brain implant devices get FDA approval, the 2023 NBA Finals, Shannon Sharpe leaves FS1 and "Undisputed", Will Ferrell to star in John Madden's biopic & more.
Intro: l Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar- The Hillbillies
Roderick | Lil Baby- Low Down
Cari | Yeat & Young Thug- My Wrist
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Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
On this episode: Welcome to episode 241! This week, the guys start with music, highlighting Friday's upcoming releases from Yeat, Moneybagg Yo, Kodak Black, & Lil Durk. In news, Fetty Wap was sentenced to 6 years in prison, Timbaland has a plan to commercial AI in music, Apple announces new "Live Speech" features, Tina Turner passes away, Carmelo Anthony retires, the NBA Playoffs, Glen Kuiper fired & more.
Intro: l Fabolous- Throw It In The Bag (feat. The-Dream)
Roderick | Smoke DZA- Kobe (feat. Guapdad 4000 & Steven Young)
Cari | KAYTEAMINÉ, Aminé, & Kaytranada- Rebuke
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Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
On this episode: Welcome to episode 240! This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk a new EP from Summer Walker, & a new remix from Beyoncé & Kendrick Lamar. In news, The Weeknd changes his stage name, Rick Ross wants to run for mayor, Instagram set to launch an app to rival Twitter, NAACP issues a travel advisory to avoid Florida, Jim Brown, The NBA Playoffs & more.
Intro: l J. Cole- Born Sinner
Roderick | Jay Electronica- Fruits Of The Spirit
Cari | G Perico- Single For The Summer
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Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
On this episode: Welcome back to another episode of the RGP! This Thursday, the guys recap new albums from Soulja Boy, Conway the Machine & NBA Youngboy. In news, Lil Durk set to head on tour, Post Malone announces a new album, Travis Scott says 'Utopia' is finished, Shy Glizzy, Ja Morant, new Florida university laws + more.
Intro: l Omarion- Entourage
Roderick | Ne-Yo- She Got Her Own (feat. Jamie Foxx & Fabolous)
Cari | Kali Uchis- Fantasy (feat. Don Toliver)
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