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
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
On this episode: Welcome to Episode 83! This week's episode starts off with the music, as the guys cover Moneybagg Yo's new album, as well as a Deluxe version of YSL's "Slime Language 2", & a 4-pk EP from Cordae. As the crew transitions into news, they discuss DJ Khaled's upcoming project & its surrounding buzz, Lil Wayne hints at his marriage, Young Thug & Gunna spring inmates from county jail & more.
Picks of the Week:
Roderick | Sherm Stick- Jayo Felony
Cari | New Jeeps - Dom Kennedy (ft. Asher Roth & Mikey Rocks)
Chef Hoppie | Shot For Me- Drake
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Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
On this episode: Welcome to Episode 82! On a much quieter week in Hip-Hop, The crew brings you everything they have to offer. They start by talking new singles by MoneyBagg Yo & NBA Youngboy, & then discuss new albums from Conway the Machine, & the YSL record label's new compilation "Slime Language 2". Once the guys move on from new music, they get into news, like disturbing pictures of Lil Nas X's mother surface, Nas scores big with Coinbase investment, Kanye inks a huge deal with The GAP, 4 years since "DAMN" & more.
Picks of the Week:
Roderick | Roses- Outkast
Cari | You- Kendrick Lamar
Chef Hoppie | Outside- MO3
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Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
On this episode: Welcome to episode 81! with a short list of drops & lots of news, the guys are here to Pod! They begin with a short review over the MO3's posthumous album "Shottaz 4Eva", & then take a look at a new Miguel EP. Once onto news, the crew covers Young Thug & YSL's "Slime Language 2" releasing this Friday, Kanye West's documentary sold to Netflix, Kid Cudi wearing a dress, & the untimely death of DMX.
Picks of The Week:
Roderick | Slippin'- DMX
Cari | Rollin'- Seabash
Chef Hoppie | What These B*tches Want- DMX
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Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
On this episode: This week's music list is slim, so the guys briefly talk new albums by Lil Tjay & Bankroll Freddie, & new singles by Westside Gunn, Freddie Gibbs, & a collab track by 42 Dugg & Roddy Ricch. Once the crew gets into news, they take on topics like: Quavo/Saweetie's Elevator altercation, Lil Uzi Vert vs. Southside, NBA Youngboy denied bail, DMX's health, & much more!
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Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
On this episode: After the guys pay tribute to Women's Month with a ladies-only intro set, & discuss their goals as the first quarter of 2021 ends, they jump into Young Dolph & Key Glock's new project "Dum & Dummer 2", & then onto Rod Wave's new album "SoulFly", with hot takes. Onto news, the crew talks Lil Nas X's new song & video + its surrounding controversy, Cardi B's "Up" hitting #1, NBA Youngboy's recent arrest, Bobby Shmurda's parole terms, King Von's alleged murderer released from jail, + more!
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
On this Episode: Welcome back to another episode of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week in music drops, the guys talk Benny The Butcher's new project "The Plugs I Met 2", new Young Dolph, & take a look at a new track by Lil Tjay & Fivio Foreign. Onto news, the crew gets into LeBron James becoming part owner of the Boston Red Sox, Kanye taking his net worth to over $6B, Culture 3 on the way + details on Quavo and Saweetie's breakup, a new VERZUZ structure, and so much more!
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
On this episode: The guys return to give you a predominantly news-only show today! After only 3 drops to review, the guys jump into news, discussing Drake's record breaking week on Billboard, making Roderick have to recant previous statements. They continue, covering the upcoming Lil Baby & Lil Durk Project, beef between Pooh Shiesty & Kodak Black, VERZUZ being acquired by Triller, Cardi B going Diamond, The GRAMMYS, & so much more!
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
On this Episode: There's lots of music this week & that means the guys are especially excited to Pod today! The Rise & Grind crew starts off detailing new music, like singles by Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak, Lil Baby, & projects from Drake, Tory Lanez, OTF, Casey Veggies, & more. Once into this week's news, the guys talk JAY-Z selling majority stake in Tidal to company Square, & a continued discussion the Notorious B.I.G. documentary.
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
On this Episode: After the boys discuss their past week, they jump straight into music reviews, giving a deep-dive on both Bryson Tiller's deluxe album release, and his career post-Trapsoul. They talk other releases, like Curren$y's 'Collection Agency', & new tracks from Pop Smoke, JID, Shordie Shordie, Drakeo the Ruler, & more. Once the guys begin covering news, they clear up a rumor about 42 Dugg & Roddy Ricch, touch on Jay-Z's Moët-Hennessy deal, talk MO3, the new Notorious B.I.G. doc, & so much more!
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
On this Episode: Welcome to Episode 74! The guys lock back in to discuss lots this week. they start off with new drops, reviewing a new Trippie Redd project, Kelly Rowland's new EP, as well as new singles From Coi Leray and Chris Brown & Young Thug, both featuring Lil Durk. After taking on music, they talk an array of news topics. such as: Kim & Kanye's divorce, Boosie & Lori Harvey, & strange new Lyrics by DaBaby + more!