The Rise & Grind Podcast

Episode 292: "Roadside Assistance"

On this Episode: Welcome to episode 292! This Monday, the guys start out with an NBA All-Star Weekend conversation, then head into news & music. In releases, Roderick & Cari talk Yeat’s new album ‘2093’, along with new tracks from Gunna, Schoolboy Q, & surprisingly enough, Kevin Durant. In news, Ye & Ty Dolla $ign’s Vulture’s experiences distribution issues, YSL’s defense attorney arrested on gang charges,  The Vince Staples show airs on Netflix.
 
Intro: 8Ball & MJG- Pimp In My Own Rhyme
 
Roderick | Simply Red- Holding Back The Years
 
Cari | Janelle Monáe- I Like That
 
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Episode 291: "I'll Take My Chances"

On this Episode: Welcome to episode 291 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This Thursday, the guys recap Valentine’s Day, unpack all of Super Bowl Sunday including commercials from Ye & Beyoncé, Usher’s halftime performance, chaos at the Chief’s parade, & more.
 
Intro: Chingy- Holidae In (feat. Ludacris & Snoop Dogg)
 
Roderick | Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign- Paperwork
 
Cari | Larry June & Cardo- Red Book Chronicles
 
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Episode 290: "It's Only Down From Here"

On this Episode: Welcome to episode 290 of The Rise & Grind Podcast!. This week, Roderick & Cari open with lots of Super Bowl Sunday talk, before getting into new music from Usher, along with Ye & Ty Dolla $ign, Glorilla, Latto, & more. In news, Post Malone & Swae Lee’s ‘Sunflower’ becomes the highest RIAA certified track of all time, Kodak Black beats his drug case but not prison time, Roc Nation’s new partnership with Versace, & new allegations for Jonathan Majors, & more.
 
Intro: Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign- Back to Me
 
Roderick | Alicia Keys- Unthinkable Remix (I’m Ready) (feat. Drake)
 
Cari | The Kid Laroi- NIGHTS LIKE THIS
 
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Episode 289: "I Need A Jerry West For That"

On this Episode: Welcome back to the Thursday Pod! This week we’ve got an even mix of music in news. Roderick & Cari start with recap of the 2024 GRAMMYS, Megan Thee Stallion hitting #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Ye & North West’s new music video ‘TALKING/ONCE AGAIN’, Tyrese expresses his wishes to be Latino, Apple headsets, Kobe’s statue at Crypto Arena, & more.
 
Intro: Usher- U Don’t Have to Call
 
Roderick | Killer Mike & Blxst- EXIT 9
 
Cari | Hunxho- Your Friends
 
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Episode 288: "Down The Rabbit Hole"

On this Episode: Welcome to episode 288! There’s so much to talk about ! This pod, Roderick & Cari talk new albums by Hit-Boy & The Alchemist, Seddy Hendrinx, & The Musalini & 38 Spesh, followed by new tracks from Lil Yachty, Don Toliver, JT, & Daniel Caesar. In news, the guys talk the 2024 GRAMMY Awards, Megan Thee Stallion inking a deal with Warner Bros., old lyrics with racist tones from Eminem surface, DJ Khaled & Gatorade, 21 Savage scams Adin Ross, Universal pulls all music from TikTok, & more.
 
Intro: Don Toliver- Bandit
 
Roderick | The Musalini- Doctrine (feat. O. FINESS)
 
Cari | Benny The Butcher & Armani Caesar- Buffalo Kitchen Club
 
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Episode 287: "Underlying Conditions"

On this Episode: Welcome to episode 287, our first Thursday pod of 2024! We’re back & we’re all news! This pod, Roderick & Cari dive deeper into Nicki Minaj & Megan Thee Stallion’s beef, talk rumors of a new JAY-Z album, Tay-K’s trial, TikTok’s feud with Universal Music Group, WWE Monday Night Raw moving to Netflix, & Music laying off their entire physical game department.
 
Intro: The Sacred Souls- Can I Call You Rose?
 
Roderick | Sufjan Stevens- Goodbye Evergreen
 
Cari | Smino- SPINZ
 
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Episode 286: "Pin The Tail On The Donkey"

On this Episode: Welcome to Episode 286! Roderick & Cari are back with lots of new music & news to talk. This week in music, the guys start off with Cole Bennett & Lyrical Lemonade’s new album “All Is Yellow” & Benny The Butcher’s new album “Everybody Can’t Go”, followed by new tracks from Westside Boogie, J.I.D., Coi Leray & Megan Thee Stallion. The guys briefly talk Justin Timberlake’s new song & album rollout, along with Ye & Ty Dolla $ign’s upcoming album ‘Vultures’, before talking news like YFN Lucci’s RICO sentence, a leaked jail call from Young Thug & Mariah The Scientist, & a top 50 ATL rappers list.
 
Intro: Lyrical Lemonade, Chief Keef, & Lil Yachty- Say Ya Grace
 
Roderick | Benny The Butcher & Kyle Banks- Everybody Can’t Go
 
Cari | Nicholas Craven & Boldy James- Power Nap
 
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Episode 285: "The Cream Of The Crop"

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 285 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! Join Roderick and Cari as they dive into the latest music scene, recapping albums like 21 Savage's "American Dream" and exploring new releases such as Fredo Bang's "Yes, I'm Sad" and Lil Dicky's "Penith" (The Dave Soundtrack). In new tracks, the guys talk Joey Bada$$ & Kaycyy's "Passports and Suitcases," Conway the Machine & Cool & Dre's "Give & Give," and Rob 49 & Lil Wayne's "Wassam Baby," plus Fivio Foreign & Meek Mill's "Same 24."
In news, Cari & Rode rick tackle the Mos Def/Drake beef, Juice WRLD's girlfriend's unexpected move, The Vince Staples Show, Sports Illustrated's layoffs, and the buzz around an Alaska Airlines flight. Tap in!
 
 
Intro: 21 Savage & Brent Faiyaz- should’ve wore a bonnet
 
Roderick | Westside Gunn & DJ Drama- 1989 (feat. Stove God Cooks)
 
Cari | Nicholas Craven & Boldy James- All My Tokens
 
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Episode 284: ”The Next Three Days”

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 284! This Monday, the guys are in studio on a snow day! They waste no time making jokes on Texans during inclement weather conditions, & then go straight to music. In new releases, the guys talk new projects from 21 Savage, Kid Cudi, & Teezo Touchdown, along with brand new tracks from Benny The Butcher & Lil Tjay. In news, Roderick & Cari talk G Herbo avoiding jail time in his 2021 wire fraud case, Soundcloud up for sale for $1B, a community found living in an underground tunnel in New York, Jonathan Majors, Tiger Woods, & much more.
 
Intro: Drake- HYFR (feat. Lil Wayne
 
Roderick | 21 Savage- prove it
 
Cari | Nicholas Craven & Boldy James- Evil Genius
 
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Episode 283: ”The North Star”

On This Episode: Welcome to Episode 283 of The Rise and Grind Podcast! Join us on our first pod of 2024. After recapping 2023 & expectations for the new year, we dive into the latest releases, including The Game & Big Hit's "Paisley Dreams" and holiday drops like "Hall & Nash 2" by Westside Gunn, Conway The Machine & The Alchemist, and Gucci Mane & B.G.'s "Choppers & Bricks."
 
Switching gears to news, Roderick & Cari unpack a variety of headlines, from Ye's unique apology to the Jewish community in Hebrew, to the intriguing developments surrounding TD Jakes’ allegations. Plus, don't miss the breakdown of Katt Williams' viral interview with Shannon Sharpe and the unveiling of Epstein's list. Tune in for a captivating blend of music insights and thought-provoking discussions on Episode 283!
 
Intro: Drake- You Broke My Heart
 
Roderick | T-Pain- Tennessee Whiskey (Live)
 
Cari | Young Thug- Faces
 
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