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.
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.

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 Apr 04, 2022
Episode 128: ”Remote Boys”
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
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
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Episode 127: ”The Slap Heard ’Round The World”
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
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
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Episode 126: ”Read Between The Lines”
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
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
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
125: Episode 125: ”Power Equals Bag”
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
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
Monday Mar 21, 2022
124: Episode 124: ”I Didn’t Know”
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Monday Mar 21, 2022
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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Monday Mar 14, 2022
123: Episode 123: That’s How it Always Be
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
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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Monday Mar 07, 2022
122: Episode 122: ”Trust The Process”
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
On this Episode: Welcome to episode #122! On this episode, Cari & Roderick start by recapping their week, & giving details on new developments being made within the show. Once the crew gets into music, they discuss a new posthumous by King Von, along with a new collab tape from Dababy & NBA Youngboy, before diving into new singles by Gucci Mane, Boosie, & Pusha T. Onto this week's rap news, Roderick & Cari discuss the Dreamville Fest 2022 lineup, Quavo's new solo album on the way, this week in Kanye West, a 5-Part Murder Inc. Records documentary coming this summer, & Jack Harlow starring in the "White Men Can't Jump" reboot.
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Monday Feb 28, 2022
121: Episode 121: ”Numinatti”
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
On this Episode: Welcome to episode 121! Roderick & Cari are back as always, & ready to talk hip hop. The guys begin this week with discussion on new albums by Conway The Machine, Kodak Black, & EARTHGANG. They also talk 2 new tracks dropped by Lil Durk & NBA Youngboy, amid a brewing rap beef. In news, the crew talks Kanye's DONDA 2 Listening Event, along with part 2 of his netflix special 'jeen-yuhs', the passing of Snootie Wild, a new project in the works from DaBaby & NBA Youngboy, JAY-Z's new show with A&E + more!
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Monday Feb 21, 2022
120: Episode 120: ”So You’re Gaslighting Me”
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
On this episode: 120 pods later, Roderick & Cari are back again for more rap talk. This week, much lighter in drops, the guys start by discussing new projects from Yeat, Big K.R.I.T., & Curren$y, as well as new singles from Jack Harlow & DDG. In news, the crew discusses the Super Bowl halftime performance, Snoop Dogg's plans for Death Row Records, price changes on VERZUZ, another week in Kanye West news + 'Jeen-yuhs' Netflix Special, Mitchell & Ness being purchased by JAY-Z, Lil Baby & Meek Mill & much more!
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Monday Feb 14, 2022
119: Episode 119: ”The Jeezy’s”
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
On this Episode: Welcome back to The Rise & Grind Podcast & Happy Valentine's day! Today Roderick & Cari return to discuss an array of topics. Starting in new music, the guys talk Juicy J & Wiz Khalifa's new mixtape "Stoner's Night" & Snoop Dogg's new album "B.O.D.R.", as well as new tracks from Nicki Minaj & Lil Baby, Future, and Pusha T. In news, the guys talk Isaiah Rashad's leaked tapes, Snoop Dogg purchasing Death Row, DaBaby's bowling alley fight, this week in Kanye West, Kodak Black shot + more!
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