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 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!
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
On this episode: As the guys are snowed in for the week, they relax and enjoy some free time. As they begin the pod, they talk the "Judas & The Black Messiah" Soundtrack, as well as a new track from Young Thug & Meek Mill. They quickly slide into news, discussing topics like Lil Durk selling another 55k months after his album release, CyHi The Prince's close-call situation, an altercation between 6ix9ine & Meek Mill, and the upcoming Notorious B.I.G. documentary.
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
On This Episode: As Valentine's Day approaches, the guys make jokes & discuss what the holiday should look like for men & women moving into their 20's. Afterwards, the crew gets into new music releases by Cardi B, Pooh Shiesty, Kodak Black, JID & Conway The Machine, and much more. Toward the end, a few news topics are touched, like more on T.I. & Tiny's Sexual Assault allegations potentially becoming real criminal charges, YFN Lucci released from jail on bond, Lil Durk's "The Voice" sales going crazy, + more.
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
On this Episode: This Week, Roderick & Cari hold it down as Chef Hoppie is out on business. While a rather quiet week in music, the guys still walk you thru new drops like Lil Durk's video to "Kanye Krazy", YSL's new joint single "GFU", a new track from Brent Faiyaz & Tyler the creator, & much more. On the news side, they dip into the details of Cardi B & Drake's 2021 Solo Album releases, the state of new artists in rap, and then touch on the T.I. & Tiny Scandal.
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
On this Episode: The Guys return after a week off, & are ready to Pod! While discussing their lives all throughout this podcast, the crew jumps around the Hip-Hop culture this week, discussing Lil Wayne & Kodak Black's pardons from former President Trump, no Drake album in January, YFN Lucci's recent arrest, Ashanti vs. Keyshia Cole & more.
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
On this episode: Happy New Year! The Guys return to give you all things Hip-Hop since the Christmas Break. After discussing their near year goals, they jump straight into music & news. From Master P & Baron Davis in talks to acquire Reebok, to whether or not the 2020's will still belong to Drake, we have it all here.
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
On this episode: Before the guys break for the Holidays, the guys talk new music releases from Lil Wayne, G Herbo, YSL, & Earthgang. They go on to recap the year 2020 in rap (as quickly as possible), & talk latest in music news such as Drake & Nicki Minaj's masters being sold off in Wayne's $100M UMG deal, & Rowdy Rebel's release from prison and what that means for NY Rap moving forward.
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
As the boys come off of a festive weekend, they jump straight back into the culture. The crew discusses J. Cole & Dreamville teasing a much-anticipated release, Teyana Taylor's "retirement" from music, Lil Wayne's legal troubles as his latest transaction with his "Masters". Later on, the crew discusses new music releases by Kid Cudi, Jack Harlow, Chance the Rapper & more.