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 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
On this episode: Welcome Back! If it's Monday, you know Roderick & Cari are back for another pod! This week, the guys start with more classics from the year 2013, before getting into new music from Lil Yachty, EST Gee, Rae Sremmurd, Bobby Shmurda, Toosii, Vic Mensa & more. In news, Drake's LA home is burglarized, Lil Tjay arrested again, Ye's run-in with the paparazzi, Justin Bieber sells his catalogue, Hit-Boy starts a joint venture with EMPIRE, & Nike sues BAPE.
Intro: Migos- Brown Paper Bag
Roderick | Tyler, The Creator- Awkward
Cari | RJmrLA- Fell Asleep
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Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
On this episode: Welcome back! It's Episode 207. This week, the guys start out by looking at more monumental albums that turn 10 this year, then dip right into music. In music, the guys talk new singles from Cordae & Anderson .Paak, Bas, & more. In news, 21 Savage is crowned Best Rapper of 2022, OSCAR nominees are revealed, JAY-Z set to perform at the 2023 GRAMMYS, Donald Trump's Facebook & Instagram reinstated, TikTok employees that can allegedly make any video go 'viral' + much more.
Intro: Ludacris & Bobby Valentino- Pimpin' All Over The World
Roderick | J. Cole- Runaway
Cari | Galimatias & Bas- GPS
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Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
On this episode: If you're reading this, Roderick & Cari are back! This week, the guys start out reviewing Trippie Redd's new album 'Mansion Musik', Ice Spice's new EP 'Like..?', as well as singles by Kendrick Lamar & the Rich Forever Music gang. In news, the 2023 Governors Ball lineup is announced, Beyoncé gets a hefty backend for a Dubai performance, Young Thug handed Percocet in court, DJ Mustard's legal issues, DJ Envy details his wife's 20-Day Girls Trip, Yung Miami & Pee Diddy + more!
Intro: Young Thug- Harambe
Roderick | Rich the Kid, Famous Dex, & Jay Critch - Where’s Dexter
Cari | Yung Sinn & 21 Savage - Roll a opp
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Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
On this episode: We're back for episode 205! Today, Roderick & Cari start with new music from A$AP Rocky, new music video from Drake, & new music on the way from Trippie Redd, Lil Baby & more. In news, the rap industry seemingly turns on Gunna, Lil Tjay arrested in New York on gun charges, Ye dropped by his lawyers, Twitter auctions office supplies, & more!
Intro: Drake- Jumbotron Shit Poppin
Roderick | French Montana, DJ Drama & Benny the Butcher- RZA
Cari | Mack Keane & ESTA.- Super
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Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
On this episode: It's Monday again, & you're spending it with the Rise & Grind boys! This pod, the guys are stacked with music & news. As the music industry re-opens for 2023, the guys talk new tracks from PARTYNEXTDOOR, Offset & Hit-Boy, Moneybagg Yo & Glorilla, & Gucci Mane & Kodak Black. In news, Roderick & Cari talk the 2023 Golden Globes, Kanye West remarries, John Legend & Chrissy Teigen welcome a new child, a possible LL Cool J biopic, a Hip-Hop union, & so much more!
Intro: Offset & Hit-Boy- 2 Live
Roderick | Ne-Yo- Sexy Love
Cari | French Montana, DJ DRAMA & Cheeze- Going Yeezy
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Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
On this episode: It's Episode 203! This week, there's lots of music & news for Roderick & Cari to talk! In music, SZA still sits atop the Billboard Top 200, Offset & Hit-Boy set to drop new music on Friday, along with new music from A$AP Rocky, Moneybagg Yo & Glorilla. In news, Coachella's 2023 lineup is announced, Big Scarr's funeral causes a fuss, Naomi Osaka & Cordae expecting their first child, Fredo Bang welcomes a new child, Kevin Gates' kinks, 16 years since the first iPhone, a $43 Million casino malfunction, and eliminating the IRS.
Intro: Key Glock- Money Talk
Roderick | Masati- Paralyzed
Cari | DESTIN CONRAD- BILL$
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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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