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 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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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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