The Rise & Grind Podcast

Episode 132: ”Where’s D-Roc? Pt. 2”

On This Episode: Welcome to Episode 132! This Week, Roderick & Cari start off by  talking the first week's sales of Coi Leray & Fivio Foreign, before getting into new projects dropped by Bas, Fredo Bang, & Tee Grizzley. After new Music, the gang dives into news, discussing Coachella, a shooting at DaBaby's home, Rihanna & A$AP Rocky rumors, Offset & Cardi B naming their newborn, rap's legal troubles, new Drake leaks + much more!
 
 
Roderick | Fredo Bang- Last One Left
 
Cari | Bas & Gunna- [Admire Her]

Episode 131: ”Two-A-Days”

On This Episode: It's almost Friday, hang in there! But until then, here's a pod to get you through the work week. This week, on a much relaxed news week, the guys open with the NBA's Playoff picture, as well as the Laker's exit from it. Afterward, Roderick & Cari discuss an array of topics, like Maino's recent comments on role-playing, Coi Leray's first week sales, an in-depth review of Fivio Foreign's "B.I.B.L.E.", A$AP Rocky's reappearance on the rap scene, Lil Durk's look-alike, Druski's controversial new skit, & much more.
 
Roderick | Young Thug- She Notice
 
Cari | Fivio Foreign- Feel My Struggle

Episode 130: ”All Eyez On Me”

On This Episode: It's the beginning of another week! And what better way to start, than with a new Pod? On Episode 130, the guys head straight for straight albums by Fivio Foreign, Coi Leray, Vince Staples, EST Gee & 42 Dugg & more. After talking new album releases, the gang also discusses an assortment new singles as well, including tracks from Lil Baby, Jack Harlow, Bia, &  Schoolboy Q. In news, Roderick & Cari talk SZA's album being finished, new Travis Scott on the way, Will Smith's recent ban from the Film Academy, NLE Choppa's health tips, Joe Budden & BTS, Gillie Da Kid & Wiz Khalifa + more!Roderick | Lil Wayne- Grown ManCari | Lute- Eye to Eye (ft. Cozz)

Episode 129: ”I Wanna End The Pod”

On This Episode: The end of the week is almost here! Although Friday isn't here yet, The Rise & Grind boys are, & this Thursday is packed with news. Roderick & Cari begin this pod with a recap of the GRAMMY's, & a return to Will & Jada's Oscar's scandal. After a brief convo on the Smith's, the crew talks the 2022 Dreamville Fest before jumping into topics like Tory Lanez's recent arrest, Lil Uzi Vert & JT's split, how Russell Wilson bagged Ciara, Kanye's departure from Coachella, Elon Musk's new stake in Twitter & much more!
 
Roderick | Pusha T- M.P.A. (ft. Kanye West, A$AP Rocky, & The-Dream)
 
Cari | Dreamville & Lute- Like Wine

Episode 128: ”Remote Boys”

On This Episode: We're back for Episode 128! The crew begins this episode with first week's sales reviews from Latto, more praise for Lil Durk's '7220', and a discussion about Dreamville's new Gangsta Grillz Mixtape 'D-Day'. In new singles, Roderick & Cari talk new tracks from City Girls & Fivio Foreign, 42 Dugg & EST Gee, Gucci Mane, & Joyner Lucas. Onto news, the gang discusses Coi Leray's new album + features,   a wrap-up on the first quarter of 2022's rap music, G-Herbo & Ari, Lizzo's new fashion line, Blac Chyna, E-40 entering the Ice Cream business & much more!
Roderick | Action Bronson- TANK (ft. Big Body Bes)
Cari | Conway The Machine- Clarity

Episode 127: ”The Slap Heard ’Round The World”

On This Episode: Welcome to Episode 127! This week, the crew opens by discussing Kyrie Irving's return to Brooklyn home games & a strange High School event shared on social media. After sports talking, Cari & Roderick talk the 2022 Oscar Awards & all of the events within that evening, including Will Smith & Chris Rock's altercation. After Oscar talk, the guys touch Tay-K breaking records from prison, Chika's concerning Instagram messages, Joe Biden Passing the Emmitt Till Anti-Lynch Bill into Law, Elon Musk's starting a new social media platform, Dreamville Fest 2022 & more!
Roderick | J. Cole- Can't Get Enough
Cari | Key Glock- Play For Keeps

Episode 126: ”Read Between The Lines”

On this Episode: It's Monday again... Welcome to episode 126! Today, Roderick & Cari start by discussing a new deal reached between Nike & Kobe Bryant's estate, before talking music. In new music, the crew talks Latto's new album '777',  Key Glock's Deluxe to 'Yellow Tape 2', Nigo's new Compilation Tape, new Larry June, and a slew of new singles as well. In this week's news, Roderick & Cari talk Megan Thee Stallion's new documentary on the way, Pusha T's new Arby's jingle, YNW Melly's potential freedom, Bobby Shmurda's release from Epic, & a GRAMMYS boycott organized by J. Prince.
Song of the Week:
Roderick | Freddie Gibbs- Something to Rap About (ft. Tyler, The Creator)
Cari | Jay Worthy, Larry June & LNDN DRGS- She's Not Around

125: Episode 125: ”Power Equals Bag”

On this Episode: Surprise! Welcome to episode #125, our first Thursday Pod. Roderick & Cari start this episode by making a big announcement. After talks on developing the podcast, the gang dives into Mac Miller's 'Macadelic' turning 10 years old, along with new projects this week from Latto, Nigo, & Larry June. After discussing this week's upcoming drops, the guys talk Brittneys Griner's Russian incarceration, the Wells Fargo Mortgage Scandal, Boeing's latest 737 crash, & Amazon purchasing MGM at a price of $8.5B.
Song of the Week:
Roderick | The Game- Life
Cari | 50 Cent- Ryder Music

124: Episode 124: ”I Didn’t Know”

On this Episode: Welcome to episode #124! Roderick & Cari are back! This week, the crew starts by revisiting their Jussie Smollett conversation, given his recent release. Into music, the guys talk Coi Leray & Nicki Minaj's new track dominating the weekend, followed up by new songs from Key Glock & Lil Uzi. In this week's news, the Rise & Grind boys start with Lil Nas X announcing new music, along with Lil Baby teasing his new album as well. Soon after, the guys talk more news, including Lil Durk's first week's sales, Kendrick's TPAB anniversary, Juice WRLD's new album comes to a halt, Young Dolph's autopsy report, Kanye & Pete Davidson + more!
Song of the Week:
Roderick | Rex Orange County- OPEN A WINDOW ft. Tyler, The Creator
Cari | Moneyman- LLC
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123: Episode 123: That’s How it Always Be

On this Episode: Welcome to episode #123! As always, Roderick & Cari are back to give you more of their best rap takes. The crew starts by recapping their past week, and talking the new look & setup of the pod. After a brief discussion on the Jussie Smollett verdict, the guys start on music. In albums, Benny the Butcher's 'Tana Talk 4' was up first, followed by Dave East's 'HDIGH', before finally landing on the highly-anticipated '7220' from Lil Durk. In new singles, they talk Takeoff & Rich the Kid's new collab track, Yella Beezy, Jay Worthy & Larry June & more. Onto news, the R&G boys talk several topics, like Tik Tok entering the music industry, Limewire's return, The Game's 'Drink Champs' Interview, a break in Chris Brown's sexual assault case, Dababy's comments on his recent project + more!
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