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
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
On this episode: Welcome Back! It's the first Monday pod of 2023! This week, Roderick & Cari are here to talk some of the first drops of the year & more! In music, the crew discusses French Montana's 'Coke Boys 6', NBA Youngboy's 'I Rest My Case', new music on the way from Hit-Boy, Lil Uzi Vert, Takeoff & more. In news, the guys talk El Chapo Jr's arrest, a Wells Fargo VP's bladder issues, Damar Hamlin's recovery, Gervonta Davis' fight + more!
Intro: Babyface Ray- Big Estate (feat. Baroline)
Roderick | Drake- Good Ones Go Interlude
Cari | Lil Baby- My Drip
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Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
On this episode: We're Back! After a long winter break, Roderick & Cari are ready to ring in the new year with a new episode. Starting in new music, the crew talks NBA Youngboy's new album on the way, as well as SZA's 3rd week atop the Billboard Top 200. After wrapping up new music & an RIP to Big Scarr, the guys hit news, talking Kendrick Lamar being named NY Times 'Greatest Rapper of the Generation', Glorilla's alleged scams, Meek Mill in Africa, Gabrielle Union's past infidelity, Damar Hamlin, Eastbay closing, Bill Cosby headed back on tour, Southwest Airlines + more!
Intro: Trippie Redd- Under Enemy Arms
Roderick | Coi Leray- Wasted
Cari | Kid Cudi- Burrow (feat. Don Toliver, Steve Aoki, & Dot Da Genius)
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Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
On this episode: We have reached Episode 200! This Thursday, Roderick & Cari talk SZA's first week numbers, Kid Cudi going RIAA Certified Diamond, Pusha T departs from G.O.O.D. Music, Lil Wayne sued by his former chef, Justin Bieber to sell his masters for $200M, Trey Songz turns himself in, Youtube to become the home for NFL Sunday Ticket + more!
Intro: 50 Cent- Hate It or Love It ( G Unit Remix)
Roderick | Marc E. Bassy- Lock It Up (feat. Kehlani)
Cari | Jacquees, Summer Walker, & 6LACK- Tell Me It's Over
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Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
On this episode: Welcome to Episode 199! This Monday, Roderick & Cari recap their weekend, & get straight into music! In albums, Young Dolph's first posthumous project releases, as well as a new album from Ab-Soul, followed by OTF's 'Loyal Bros 2'. In news, more YSL artists are released on plea deals, Megan Thee Stallion & Tory Lanez's trial, XXX Tentacion's murder trial & notable witnesses, JD & Bow Wow beef, the World Cup, Britney Griner & more!
Intro: Shawty Lo- Dey Know
Roderick | Chance The Rapper- I Might Need Security
Cari | Dom Kennedy- In Other Words (feat. Troy Nōka)
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Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
On this episode: It's Thursday & the boys are back! Today on Episode 198, the guys start off with new music dropping Friday, like Lil Durk's 'Loyal Bros 2' & Young Dolph's 'Paper Route Frank' & more. In news, Gunna is released from jail, Drake's necklace full of engagement rings, Wiz Khalifa signs college athletes to NIL deals, The Rock & Black Adam, new NBA awards, Twitch passes + more.
Intro: Ty Dolla $ign- Alone for Christmas (feat. Kiana Ledé)
Roderick | The Weeknd- Is There Someone Else?
Cari | Masego- You Never Visit Me
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Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
On this episode: Welcome to Episode 197! This pod, the guys open up detailing SZA's album 'SOS', take a quick peek at an album released by R. Kelly, & and highlight the first week's numbers of Metro Boomin's 'Heroes & Villains'. In new tracks, the guys talk singles from Lil Durk, Moneybagg Yo, YG & Lil Wayne, Blxst & Larry June & more. In news, several tracks were leaked from prominent Atlanta artists, Russ says he was offered $50M for his catalog, J-Lo set to perform a Whitney Houston tribute at the 2023 GRAMMYS, LL Cool J's Hip-Hop Cruise, Kanye's degree taken away, Britney Griner freed from Russian prison + more.
Intro: Bryson Tiller- be mine this Christmas
Roderick | SZA- Love Language
Cari | Babyface Ray- Masterpiece
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Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
On this episode: Is it Thursday again? Welcome to Episode 196! As we get closer to Episode 200, Roderick & Cari have lots to talk. In music, SZA's new album 'SOS' is set to release Friday, The Weeknd gets his 4th RIAA Certified Diamond record, Meg Thee Stallion & Tory Lanez's trial begins, T.I. sparks a conversation about police cooperation, new Indonesian marriage laws, Reebok says 50 Cent sold more sneakers than Air Jordan in the 2000's, Nike cuts ties with Kyrie Irving, & Deion Sanders leaves JSU.
Intro: Jeezy & DJ Drama- Kolors
Roderick | Pharrell Williams & Travis Scott- Down In Atlanta
Cari | Sheff G & Sleepy Hallow - Weight On Me
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Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
On this episode: Welcome to Episode 195! Today, Roderick & Cari talk Metro Boomin's new album 'Heroes & Villains, Babyface Ray's 'MOB', new SZA dropping Friday, and new tracks from A$AP Rocky, Coi Leray, Latto & Glorilla & more. In news, Chief Keef's project 'Finally Rich' goes platinum, NBA Youngboy to be married, Chris Paul's alleged affair with Kim K, an arrest made in connection to Takeoff's murder, JAY-Z & Bacardi's lawsuit, Ice Cube wants 'Friday' back & more.
Intro: Purple Ribbon All-Stars- Kryptonite
Roderick | Baby Keem- bank account (feat. Lil Uzi Vert)
Cari | Curren$Y - Window (feat. BLÜ & I'sis)
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Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
On this episode: We're back! Did you miss us? This Thursday, Roderick & Cari start by recapping their entire Thanksgiving break with a lengthy convo, then it's onto music. In music, the crew highlights Metro Boomin's new album 'Heroes & Villains', and touches on a new track from Nas & 21 Savage. This pod in news, Drake says ‘Her Loss’ is a “Top 5 if not Top 3”, Atlantic records boosting streams, Taylor Swift & Ticketmaster, Kanye & Kim, Balenciaga goes too far, Chris Brown & the AMA's + much more!
Intro: Project Pat- Take da Charge
Roderick | 38 Spesh, Harry Fraud, Benny The Butcher & Ransom- Band of Brothers
Cari | Sebastian Mikael - Psw
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Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
On this episode: Welcome back! It's Monday, & the gang is here to put in our last pod before the Thanksgiving break. Starting in music, Roderick & Cari talk new albums from Roddy Ricch, Key Glock, Rod Wave, & Westside Boogie, and new singles from an array of different artists. In news, SZA announces her new album 'SOS' is on the way, Chris Brown pulled from the AMA's, updates on the YSL RICO case, Da Baby's ticket sales, Blueface released, all-you-can-fly passes + more!
Intro: Nappy Roots- Awnaw ( All Hooks Up Version)
Roderick | JuneBu99- Tighten Up
Cari | Chase Shakur- Honda civic '98
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