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 Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
On this episode: Welcome to episode 178! This Monday, Roderick & Cari start with a first weeks recap of EST Gee's new album, before talking a new album from DaBaby, following by songs from Lil Baby, & new music from Glorilla & Cardi B. In this week's news, Rolling Loud hits New York, Beyoncé set to hit the road in 2023, Akademiks takes media heat, Rihanna to perform at the 2023 NFL Super Bowl, a Netflix 'Redeem Team' special on the 2008 USA Olympic Basketball Team, & the suspension of Boston's Ime Udoka.
Intro: Snoop Dogg- Sensual Seduction
Roderick | Drake- Love All (ft. JAY-Z)
Cari | Yeat- Wat it feel lykë
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Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
On this episode: Welcome to Episode 177! Roderick & Cari are here to pod, & they're all news this time around! This pod, the crew talks Megan Thee Stallion hosting SNL, 2 Chainz's feature film debut, Post Malone takes a nasty fall on tour, Erica Banks comments on who can come to the club with her, Bobby Shmurda's name is cleared, Tory Lanez & August Alsina beef, Future sells his entire catalog, Ye's new restrictions following his GAP termination, Tiffany Haddish & Aries Spears sexual assault case dismissed, & The problem with the Phoenix Suns' owner.
Intro: M.I.A.- Paper Planes
Roderick | Finesse2Tymes- Back End
Cari | Nav & RealestK- Lost Me
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
On this episode: Welcome to another Monday with the Rise & Grind crew! Roderick & Cari start with a conversation on the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards, then move onto new albums by EST Gee, and new tracks by Bleu & Nicki Minaj, & Fredo Bang.
With news, the guys talk Bad Bunny's stardom, Roddy Ricch's 'Feed Tha Streets 3' on the way, Bobby Shmurda's questionable Instagram posts, NLE Choppa wants multiple wives, a Whitney Houston biopic on the way, Youtube ad changes, Kanye leaves GAP, & Joe Biden schedules meeting with family of Brittney Griner.
Intro: Yeat- Out thë Way
Roderick | Jay Critch- Close to Me/Active
Cari | Yeat- Holy 1
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Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
On this episode: It's Thursday, & the guys are back! On episode 175, the guys start with a deep convo in Men's health. Afterward, Roderick & Cari talk new music, including EST GEE's new project set to release Friday, & NBA Youngboy's 'Realer 2'.
In news, the crew talks PNB Rock's death, Kanye says he's leaving Adidas & GAP, Steph Curry gets a $1B deal with Under Armour, Diddy's and REVOLT & LeBron’s Springhill partner with STARZ for Fat Joe's new show, The 2022 EMMYS, R. Kelly found guilty on Illinois charges, new Illinois laws, a possible new NFL team in Dallas, plus more!
Intro: Lil' Flip- The Way We Ball
Roderick | 2600taedoe- Left to Right (feat. Three4)
Cari | Sauce Walka-Where Was You At
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Monday Sep 12, 2022
Monday Sep 12, 2022
On this episode: Welcome to Episode 174! This Monday, after paying tribute to 9/11, the guys get straight to business. In new music, Roderick & Cari talk new albums from Ari Lennox, Nav, & Yeat, as well as new singles from Coi Leray, YG, & Roddy Ricch. In this pod's news, a man dies after trying to rob Sauce Walka, O-Block to be demolished, Ray J, R. Kelly's commissary seized, Murder Inc docu-series finale, Instagram tests reposts, Apple unveils new products, Chick-fil-a makes questionable twitter comments, Queen Elizabeth II passes away, Luka Doncic's Trademark, NFL back & more!
Intro: J. Cole- Gods Gift
Roderick | Kehlani- any given sunday (feat. Blxst)
Cari | Nechie- Debate
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Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
On this episode: Welcome to the Thursday Pod! On episode 173, Roderick & Cari begin in music, talking NBA Youngboy's new project 'Realer 2', and expectations on Ari Lennox & NAV's new albums, which are both set to release Friday. In news, Kodak Black has words about NBA Youngboy's tour lineup, Quando Rondo leaves the streets, Quavo & Takeoff announce a new album in October, The Game & 50 Cent beefing again, Hotboy Turk talks sex in jail, Tiffany Haddish & Aries Spears respond to their pending charges, Adidas offers Kanye West a $1B buyout, Drake & LeBron sued, Marcus Jordan & Lara's Pippen seen together & much more!
Intro: Drake- How Bout Now
Roderick | Amy Winehouse- Some Unholy War
Cari | Pi'erre Bourne- Psane (feat. Don Toliver)
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Monday Sep 05, 2022
Monday Sep 05, 2022
On this episode: Welcome Back! On episode 172, Roderick & Cari begin in music, with a first week recap on DJ Khaled's 'GOD DID', followed by new singles by Lil Baby, DJ Drama & Young Jeezy, EST Gee, Freddie Gibbs, Quando Rondo & NBA Youngboy, & more. In music news, both YG & Bryson Tiller announce new music, Kodak Black denied entry at 'Made In America Festival, The Weeknd cancels his LA show, J. Cole covers NBA 2K23, & Murder Inc. docuseries part 4. In news, Tiffany Haddish & Aries Spears face sexual assault allegations, Onlyfans brings in nearly $4B in 2021 alone & more.
Intro: Lil Yachty- Coffin
Roderick | Justin Bieber- No Pressure (feat. Big Sean)
Cari | Brent Faiyaz- JACKIE BROWN
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Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
On this episode: It's episode 171! On this Thursday, the guys open up with updates on the pod's growth, before doing a mental health check & a deep dive on Meditation & Psychedelics. In music, the crew discusses Ari Lennox's surprise EP, a new track from Glorilla, and a new Gangsta Grillz mixtape on the way from Young Jeezy. In news, Roderick & Cari talk the VMA's, DaBaby's recent ticket sales, new Atlanta RICO charges, Lil Baby hits $1M in the casino, Megan Thee Stallion joins the Marvel Universe, Stacey Dash learns about DMX's death, Wingstop Sandwiches, Twitter contemplates an OnlyFans-like platform, Serena's last dance, Nick Cannon + more!
Intro: Lil Wayne- Mr. Carter
Roderick | NBA YoungBoy- Red Eye
Cari | Beyoncé- HEATED
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Monday Aug 29, 2022
Monday Aug 29, 2022
On this episode: Welcome to episode 170! This Monday, Roderick & Cari start off with some big album release reviews, including DJ Khaled's "GOD DID" and JID's "The Forever Story. Afterward, the crew reviews new tracks by Lil Tjay, Quavo & Takeoff, Offset, & Nav. In news, French Montana's 'Unforgettable' goes RIAA Certified Diamond, Diddy gets Billboard to post R&B charts publicly, Usher claims "King of R&B", Freddie Gibbs & Benny The Butcher beef, Lil Baby's documentary releases, Murder Inc. docuseries part 3, a box of guns delivered to a Pennsylvania High School, California bans gasoline + more!
Intro: JID & EARTHGANG- Can't Punk Me
Roderick | Anita Baker- No One In The World
Cari | BlueBucksClan & Charlie Sloth- Fire In The Booth, Pt. 1
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Thursday Aug 25, 2022
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
On this episode: Welcome to Episode 169! This week, after recapping the week, Roderick & Cari talk a Hit record vs. a Classic record, before talking new music from Rod Wave, as well as upcoming releases from DJ Khaled, JID, and Offset. In news, Lil Baby's documentary premiers Aug. 26th, Nicki Minaj scores her first #1 single, Fetty Wap pleads guilty on federal drug charges, Lil Tjay is back, Biden cancels student loans, Missouri brings paddle whippings back to schools, Vanessa Bryant, Kevin Durant + more!
Intro: Solange- Cranes In The Sky
Roderick | JAE 5- Propeller (feat. Dave & BNXN fka Buju)
Cari | Larry June- I'll Make Time
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