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
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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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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It's a Rise & Grind Thanksgiving! Donate to our holiday giveback here:
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