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 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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Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
On this episode: Is it Thursday already? The Rise & Grind boys are podding, so it must be! This episode, the guys detail new music dropping from Roddy Ricch, Rod Wave, Key Glock & more. In news, the guys talk an array of topics such as Post Malone & Swae Lee's 'Sunflower' going 17x Platinum, Blueface arrested on attempted murder charges, 2023 GRAMMY Noms, Dave Chappelle's SNL monologue, a Casey Anthony documentary on the way, Trump is back, & more!
Intro: Bas- Clouds Never Get Old
Roderick | Nas- Once A Man, Twice A Child
Cari | Smino- Ole Ass Kendrick
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Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
On this episode: It's Monday! That means Roderick & Cari are back for another episode. Today in music, the guys start with Nas & Hit-Boy's 'Kings Disease 3', GloRilla's new EP ‘Anyways, Life’s Great…’, & singles from Rihanna, Lil Tjay, & Rod Wave. In news, the crew talks Takeoff's funeral, Future's name change, Bobby Shmurda's 'Hot N***a' money, Stock X no longer guaranteeing authentication, new Marijuana Laws, OVO & NBA G-League partnering & more.
Intro: Nas- Ghetto Reporter
Roderick | Gotts Street Park-Everything (feat. Rosie Lowe)
Cari | DESTIN CONRAD- DAY PARTY
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Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
On this episode: Welcome to Episode 190! As we near the holidays, the guys start with info on the 'A Rise & Grind Thanksgiving' giveback before jumping into todays topics. In music, Roderick & Cari talk new music headed our way Friday from Nas & Hit-Boy, Meek Mill, Glorilla, & Lil Tjay. In news, Takeoff's funeral details, Drake & 21 Savage's new album, DaBaby's BOGO sale, Diddy's new $185M Cannabis venture, meta layoffs, Tyson Chicken + more.
Intro: Migos- Young Stoner Life, Young Thug & Gunna - Slam The Door
Roderick | Travis Scott- sdp interlude
Cari | Exotix- Ton1ght (feat. j4m & Luvdes)
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Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
On this episode: Welcome to episode 189! After taking the Thursday pod off, Roderick & Cari are refreshed & ready to deliver. Starting in music, the gang gives a full album review of Drake & 21 Savage's 'Her Loss', & JID's extended version of 'The Forever Story'. In news, the guys talk the passing of Migos' Takeoff, Aaron Carter's passing, Young Thug's lawyer to file for dismissal on his RICO charge, FCC commissioners look to the US Government to ban TikTok, Jeff Bezos & JAY-Z want to buy the Washington Commanders, Kyrie & the Brooklyn Nets, Josh Primo & The San Antonio Spurs, and Mark Cuban's new Pickleball league.
Intro: Migos- Gang Gang
Roderick | Westside Gunn & Doe Boy- FlyGod Jr (DJ Drama)
Cari | NBA Youngboy- Sedated
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Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
On this episode: Happy Halloween! Welcome to Episode 188! This Monday, the guys start out talking Taylor Swift selling more 1.5M copies in the first week, followed by Lil Baby's tremendous 2nd week sales. In new albums the guys talk Kodak Black's ‘Kutthroat Bill: Vol. 1’, Baby Keem delivers a Deluxe to 'The Melodic Blue', followed by new albums from DVSN, Smino, Westside Gunn, & Moneyman. In new singles, Rihanna returns, SZA drops a new track & short film, along with Juice WRLD, Trippie Redd & Don Toliver, & Mariah the Scientist. In news, YSL sees its first RICO sentence, Diddy becomes a billionaire, Ashanti claps back at Irv Gotti, Spotify to raise subscription prices, Elon Musk takes over Twitter, Student Loan forgiveness checks to be sent out soon, Kyrie's social media posts, Tom Brady & Giselle + more.
Intro: Baby Keem- highway 95
Roderick | Mariah The Scientist- Bout Time
Cari | Mack Keane & ESTA.- Thought of You (feat. Joyce Wrice)
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Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
On this episode: Is it Thursday again already? It must be, because the R&G boys are back! This episode, it's all business. The crew starts in music, talking new drops this Friday coming from Rihanna, SZA, Juice WRLD, DVSN, & Kodak Black. In news, NBA Youngboy officially signs with Motown Records, Kodak Black headed to Capitol Records, Lil Baby seizing 25% of the Billboard Hot 100, Tory Lanez placed on house arrest, Kanye West, Tyler, The Creator joins Netflix's ' Big Mouth', Ice Cube's contract with Black America, the passing of Leslie Jordan, Britney Griner loses her appeal, Amazon to begin floating Warehouses & Drone delivery + more!
Intro: Kirko Bangz- Drank In My Cup
Roderick | G Perico- 10 Digits
Cari | LUCKI- Super Urus
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Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
On this episode: Welcome to another Monday with the Rise & Grind Boys! This week, the guys get straight into music, talking DJ Drama's new projects with both Young Jeezy & NBA Youngboy, new songs from Roddy Ricch, and new album announcements from Roddy, Nas, Drake & 21 Savage, & Juice WRLD. In news, Lil Dirk beats five felony charges, Kendrick's Amazon Prime performance, Young Joc accidentally sends someone money, French Montana raises over $200M for African Healthcare, Kevin Hart's 'Hartbeat' gets a JP Morgan investment, Tyler Perry gets $9M from the IRS & more!
Intro: Justin Timberlake- Suit & Tie (feat. JAY-Z)
Roderick | Alicia Keys- Unthinkable (Remix) (feat. Drake)
Cari | Doechii- Stressed- A COLORS SHOW
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