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
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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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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