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 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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Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
On this episode: Welcome back to the RGP! This Monday, the guys talk new releases like NBA Youngboy's 'Richest Opp', Lil Durk & J. Cole's 'All My Life' & more. In news, JAY-Z plans to open a casino in New York, Adidas to resume Yeezy sales, Young Thug hospitalized, an update on Jamie Foxx, & Ja Morant.
Intro: l Baby Keem- family ties (feat. Kendrick Lamar)
Roderick | Kanye West- No Mistakes
Cari | Billie Eilish- hotline (edit)
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Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
On this episode: Welcome back! Roderick & Cari have returned for Episode 237 to put down another incredible pod. Starting in music, Lil Durk & NBA Youngboy prepare to go head to head with their new projects this Friday, along with Soulja Boy dropping as well. In news, Diddy & Jermaine Dupri are set for the next VERZUZ, MTV News closes their offices after 36 years, the WGA writers strike, Tory Lanez denied a new trial, Ed Sheeran wins his lawsuit against Marvin Gaye's estate, Tiger Woods, how TikTok monitors your content, Trump found guilty on sex abuse charges, & more!
Intro: l Puff Daddy- It's All About The Benjamin (feat. The Notorious B.I.G., Lil Kim, & The Lox)
Roderick | Drake- Not You Too (feat. Chris Brown)
Cari | XXXTENTACION- Moonlight
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Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
On this episode: Welcome back to another jam -packed episode! Today in music, new tracks are released from DaBaby & Lil Baby. Onto news, Roderick & Cari talk Lil Durk's album dropping this Friday, Usher & Chris Brown, the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, 50 Cent's farewell tour, BET's buyout race heats up, LeBron James wants to buy Complex, Spinrilla, $55B in student loan forgiveness approved & more.
Intro: l Bas & J. Cole- The Jackie (feat. Lil Tjay)
Roderick | Stevie Wonder- Never Dreamed You'd Leave In Summer
Cari | Highway- All U Needed (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)
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