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 Jul 18, 2022
Monday Jul 18, 2022
On this episode: Welcome to another Monday with the RGP! This week in music, Roderick & Cari cover CMG's new compilation tape, a new project from Seddy Hendrinx, a new Lizzo album, new Larry June, & more. In news, the guys are stacked with topics, like Drake detained in Sweden, Boosie's run-in with Atlanta Law Enforcement, an Atlanta DA says more RICO charges are on the way, NBA Youngboy acquitted on federal charges, Akon, NYPD weed laws change + more.
Intro: Teddy Pendergrass- Love TKO/ Ahmad Lewis & Ahmad- Back in The Day (Remix)
Roderick | Future- I Thank U
Cari | Calvin Harris & 21 Savage- New Money
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Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
On this episode: Welcome to episode 157! There's a slew of new music & news to talk this Thursday! Starting out, Roderick & Cari talk new music on the way from Wiz Khalifa, Lil Baby, Nicki Minaj, Lil Uzi Vert & more. In news, the crew continues Lil Wayne's Weezyana Fest & Drake's 'Road to OVO Fest', before covering topics like Gillie & Rick Ross, Meek Mill departs from Roc Nation, Orlando Brown's interesting comments on Bow Wow, new movies on the way, & a new Car accessory subscription on the way from BMW.
Intro: Kid Cudi- Just What I Am (ft. King Chip)
Roderick | Action Bronson- Thug Love Story 2012
Cari | Premo Rice- On My Line
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Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
On this episode: Welcome to episode 156! This week, the guys jump into a handful of new music including new singles from the CMG camp, Key Glock, JID, and new projects from Brent Faiyaz, Westside Gunn, & Kid Cudi. Into news Roderick & Cari talk new DJ Khaled on the way, Gunna denied bond again, Drake to executive produce a new film, Chris Brown becomes the most decorated artist in Billboard History, YNW Melly, Elon Musk & more.
Intro: Nas- It Ain't Hard To Tell
Roderick | Trippie Redd- Deadman's Wonderland
Cari | 6LACK- Long Nights
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Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
On this episode: It's Thursday!,Welcome to Episode 155! After a long 4th of July Weekend, the R&G crew get right back to it. This pod, Roderick & Cari talk new Kid Cudi on the way this Friday, J. Cole goes Diamond, Drake hits the stage with the Backstreet Boys, Travis back on festival stages, Glorilla signs to CMG, Chris Brown, Michael Jackson, a letter from Brittany Griner & more!
Intro: Travis Scott- Sweet Sweet
Roderick | NBA YoungBoy- Loner Life
Cari | Ari Lennox- Blackberry Sap
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Monday Jul 04, 2022
Monday Jul 04, 2022
On this episode: Welcome to Episode 154! Time & time again, Roderick & Cari deliver A+ pods, so today is no different! Starting in new music, the R&G crew talk new singles from Cardi B, City Girls & Usher, Dom Kennedy, Joey Badass & more. In news, the guys discuss good news about Lil Tjay, Big Sean & Jhené Aiko expecting a child, Day N Vegas cancelled, Travis Scott, a "The Wood" TV series on the way, NBA free agency & so much more.
Intro: Usher- Confessions, Pt. II
Roderick | Tupac- Do For Love
Cari | Shelley FKA DRAM- In a Minute/In House
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Thursday Jun 30, 2022
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
On this episode: Episode 153 is here! This Thursday, the guys begin with another convo on Drake's 'Honestly, Nevermind', as is scores the #1 album & song in the country, before getting into new Lil Durk, Cardi B on the way, the 2022 BET Awards, the 'Martin' reunion, Brittany Griner, R. Kelly, Air Bnb & more.
Intro: Rich Boy- Throw Some D's (ft. Polow Da Don)
Roderick | Maxwell- Pretty Wings (Uncut)
Cari | Aminé- Places + Faces
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Monday Jun 27, 2022
Monday Jun 27, 2022
On this episode: Welcome to Episode 152! This week, Roderick & Cari open the pod with music reviews, talking new singles from Lil Nas X & NBA Youngboy, Brent Faiyaz, & Roddy Ricch, along with new albums from Lil Durk, Chris Brown, & Giveon. In this week's news, Mario & Omarion go head to head in Verzuz, an update on Lil Tjay, Roe v. Wade overturned, China's mind-reading porn detector, an FDA ban on JUUL products & more.
Intro: Trick Daddy- I'm a Thug
Roderick | Snoop Dogg- Let's Get Blown
Cari | Hit-Boy & DOM KENNEDY - CORSA
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Thursday Jun 23, 2022
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
On this episode: The guys are back for a Thursday pod delivery! Roderick & Cari start in music, with another dive on Drake's 'Honestly, Nevermind' & first weeks sales, before getting into new music From Beyoncé, The Game, Lil Nas X & NBA Youngboy, & a new Chris Brown on the way Friday. In news, the guys talk the upcoming BET Awards, Lil Baby earns ASCAP Songwriter of The Year, Lil T Jay shot, VERZUZ, Lunch with Warren Buffett & more!
Intro: Money Man- New York
Roderick | Drake- Texts Go Green
Cari | Galimatias- Sly
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Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
On This Episode: We're here, it's episode 150! On this Episode, Roderick & Cari talk new music, including singles from Chance The Rapper, Lil Baby & 42 Dugg, & Gucci Mane, along with new albums from Drake, Westside Boogie, & Kevin Gates. In news, the crew talks a new Beyoncé album on the way, Omarion vs. Mario in the next VERZUZ, Lil Wayne in the UK, DJ Akademiks, Kevin Hart's new restaurant, Elon Musk sued, the NBA Finals, & much more.
Intro: Chris Brown- She Ain't You
Roderick | Omarion- O
Cari | Dee Gatti- Art of Seduction
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Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
On This Episode: Welcome to Episode 149! Roderick & Cari are back to give you a mid-week pod! The guys start off in music, talking the 2022 XXL Freshman list, new music on the way from Westside Boogie & Rod Wave, a new The Game interview, 22Gz arrested, Quavo's new movie in production, and a message from Young Thug & Gunna. In news, Elon Musk is set to be a Trillionaire by 2024, Internet Explorer to be discontinued, an odd Geico settlement, Brittney Griner, Little Caesars & NFL, & the NBA Finals.
Intro: A$AP Rocky- Rich Ni**a Problems
Roderick | Wiz Khalifa- You Don't Have To Hide (ft. Young Deji)
Cari | Wintertime- Not Stopping Today
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