The Rise & Grind Podcast

Episode 322: "Burn Notice"

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 322! This Monday in music, Roderick & Cari talk new tracks from Quavo, Killer Mike, & Eminem, along with takes on a new album from 42 Dugg. In news, a second look on the 2024 XXL Freshman list, a recap of the 2024 BET Awards, the ‘Not Like Us’ music video, PND beefs with the men in R&B, Pop Smoke’s alleged killer released, & more.
 
Intro: Mustard & Travis Scott- Parking Lot
 
Roderick | Boldy James & Conductor Williams- St. Juliana
 
Cari | NxWorries- Battlefield
 
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Episode 321: "My Money No Good Here?"

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 321! This Monday in music, Roderick & Cari take you through an array of new tracks & albums released over the weekend, before talking talking the newest XXL Freshman List, the 2024 NBA Draft, & this election’s first televised Presidential Debate.
 
Intro: Roddy Ricch- 911
 
Roderick | Kanye West & JAY-Z- New Day
 
Cari | Thee Sacred Souls- Lucid Girl
 
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Episode 320: "Hate At Its Highest Level"

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 320! Welcome to another Monday Pod! This week, without new albums, Cari & Roderick talk new singles from Mustard & Travis Scott, Key Glock, Glorilla, Rich The Kid, 6LACK & more. In news, the guys recap Kendrick Lamar’s “The Pop Out”, Foolio shot & killed in Florida, Ice Cube announces “Last Friday” is in production, Netflix to reboot “Pimp My Ride”, Ryan Garcia suspended & more.
 
Intro: Dom Kennedy- When I Come Around
 
Roderick | Don Toliver- NEW DROP
 
Cari | NxWorries- Distractions
 
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Episode 319: "Lets End Here"

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 319! This Thursday, the guys start with a second review on last week’s albums, then into news. On this pods news, Roderick & Cari talk Reason leaving TDE, VERZUZ’s new deal with X, Quavo & Kamala Harris, Justin Timberlake arrested, “Everybody Hates Chris” gets a reboot, Willie Mays, The 2024 NBA Finals & more.
 
Intro: Nate Dogg- So Fly (feat. Snoop Dogg & Warren G)
 
Roderick | Don Toliver- BACKSTREETS (FEAT. TEEZO TOUCHDOWN)
 
Cari | ESTA.- fallen angel (feat. PHABO)
 
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Episode 318: "I Need Some Closure"

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 318! This week, the guys start with a recap on Saturday’s Tank Davis/Frank Martin fight, before going into new albums from Moneybagg Yo, Don Toliver, & Lucki, then talking singles Tommy Richman, Quavo, & Bossman Dlow. In news, Chris Brown resumes $1,000 Meet & Greet’s on the 11:11 tour, Complex releases a Top 20 “Funniest on the internet” list, The NBA Finals, Klay Thompson, & much more.
 
Intro: Don Toliver- GLOCK
 
Roderick | Vince Staples- Shame On The Devil
 
Cari | Paco- 3Mtillidie
 
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Episode 317: "A Shot In The Dark"

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 317! This week, the guys open with a discussion on Apple’s WWDC 2024 event, before talking new drops coming Friday from Tommy Richman, Quavo, Moneybagg Yo, Don Toliver, Lucki & more. In news, X/Twitter removes likes, Pharrell Williams to release an all lego biopic this Fall, 1017’s Enchanting passes away, the passing of Jerry West, Dallas goes down 3-0 in the NBA Finals, & much more.
 
Intro: K Shiday & Enchanting- No Luv (feat. Gucci Mane, Key Glock & Big Scarr)
 
Roderick | oksurf- Brand New Money
 
Cari | Vince Staples- Freeman
 
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Episode 316: "Uncharted Territories"

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 316! This week, the guys start off with a conversation on Billboard’s “Top Ten Hottest Female Rappers” list, before talking new albums from Tems, KAYTRANADA, Ski Mask The Slump God. In new singles, Smino, Moneybagg Yo, Bia & J.I.D. & more drop new music. In news, Lil Durk returns after a stint in rehab, and Roderick & Cari follow the legal issues of Ye, The Dream, Sean Kingston, & Diddy.
 
Intro: Bun B- Get Throwed
 
Roderick | October London- Back To Your Place
 
Cari | KAYTRANADA- Hold On (feat. Dawn Richards)
 
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Episode 315: "A Fantastic Voyage"

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 315! This Thursday, the guys open with a convo on EA’s NCAA 25, before getting into music & news. In music, Cari & Roderick talk new tracks from Drake & Larry June, and upcoming albums from Tems, KAYTRANADA, & Ski Mask The Slump God. In news, Twitter announces they’ll allow adult content, Billionaires plan another visit to the Titanic’s shipwreck site, Bad Boys & Martin Lawrence’s health, Michael Jackson’s biopic wraps filming, NBA Finals, & more.
 
Intro: Luh Tyler- Young N***a
 
Roderick | J. Cole- Trae The Truth in Ibiza
 
Cari | Nippa- Sugar (feat. Larry June & SHOW N PROVE)
 
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Episode 314: "The Middle Child"

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 314! It’s been more than a week since the guys have been in-studio, but they’re back to deliver the Hip-Hop content. In music, Roderick & Cari recap the time missed by talking the latest album releases from Vince Staples & Sexyy Red, along with a slew of new songs. In news, Apple Music & Spotify release top 100 lists, Usher set to receive BET’s Lifetime Achievement Award of 2024, Wu-Tang’s late Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s documentary set to air on A&E, The Vince Staples Show renewed for S2 on Netflix, & more!
 
Intro: Don Toliver- Attitude (feat. Charlie Wilson & Cash Cobain
 
Roderick | Meek Mill- 5AM IN PHILLY
 
Cari | A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie- Body (feat. Cash Cobain)
 
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Episode 313: "A Seat At The Table"

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 313! This week in new music, Roderick & Cari talk new albums from A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie & Rapsody, along with new tracks from Key Glock & Chance The Rapper. In news, the 2024 BET Awards nominations are announced, Atlantic Records hints at Cardi B’s new album releasing this year, Lauryn Hill hints at a new album, Nicki Minaj & 50 Cent break touring records, Soulja Boy & Metro Boomin beef, disturbing videos of Diddy & Cassie release, & more.
 
Intro: UGK- Front Back, & Side to Side
 
Roderick | The Game- Freeway’s Revenge
 
Cari | Conway The Machine- Milano Nights, Pt. 1
 
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