The Rise & Grind Podcast

Episode 298: "This Can't Be Life"

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 298! This Thursday, the guys are all music, talking projects releasing Friday from Future & Metro Boomin, followed by upcoming projects from Beyoncé, Bryson Tiller, Don Toliver, Wiz Khalifa & more. In news, Roderick & Cari recap Rolling Loud LA, a new vlog from J. Cole, & Megan Thee Stallion announces a world tour with Glorilla.
 
Intro: Don Toliver- Deep In The Water
 
Roderick | Isaiah Falls- Florida Baby
 
Cari | LNDN DRGS, Jay Worthy & Sean House- Heathrow Bound
 
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Episode 297: "Take The Risk"

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 297! Join Roderick and Cari on Episode 297 of The Rise & Grind Podcast as they dive into the latest releases from artists like Gunna, Offset, Cardi B, Sexyy Red, Babyface Ray, Don Toliver, PartyNextDoor, and more.
In the news segment, Kanye and Ty Dolla $ign soar to #1 with "Carnival," while Bruno Mars's MGM deal raises eyebrows with $50 million in debt. Plus, stay informed on the latest TikTok trends, updates from the CDC regarding COVID-19 quarantine guidelines, and the controversial developments surrounding Boeing planes and the unfortunate demise of a whistleblower.
 
Intro: Sexyy Red-Get It Sexyy
 
Roderick | Karri- Impromptu (Hi’ N Fly)
 
Cari | Babyface Ray- Understand
 
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Episode 296: "I Stand By It"

On This Episode: Welcome to Episode 296! This monday, Roderick & Cari kick off the pod with a talk on which era of rap was hardest to come up in, then talk new music from Quavo & Rich The Kid, Babyface Ray, 4batz & Drake & more. In news, no ‘Vultures 2’, Future & Metro Boomin announce 2 new albums, PARTYNEXTDOOR teases ‘P4’, DreamvilleFest 2024 lineup is announced 8 more.
 
Intro: Future-Used to This (feat. Drake)
 
Roderick | Frank Ocean- Sweet Life
 
Cari | Ty Dolla $ign- Nothing Like Your Exes
 
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Episode 295: "By The Book"

On This Episode: Welcome to Episode 295! It’s Monday & the guys are back with more hip-hop content! This week, Roderick & Cari open up with new music, talking new albums from That Mexican OT, & Schoolboy Q’s highly anticipated ‘Blue Lips’, along with new singles from Babyface Ray, DaBaby, NBA Youngboy, Cardi B, & Meek Mill. In this pod’s news, Meek Mill has a car accident, Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday 2’ tour starts, Lil Wayne has trouble with the L.A. Lakers, UMG layoffs & more.
 
Intro: Quavo- Himothy
 
Roderick | Schoolboy Q- Blueslides
 
Cari | Jay Worthy, LNDN DRGS & Leven Kali- Amalfi Drive (feat. Compton’s Most Wanted)
 
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Episode 294: "What Happened To The Milk Man?"

On This Episode: Welcome to Episode 294! This Thursday, the guys open up with new music set to release Friday from Schoolboy Q & Cardi B. In news, Diddy has new sexual assault allegations involving Usher, Meek Mill & more, Cam Newton’s 7 on 7 fight, Best Buy going digital, Wendy’s surge prices, the moon landing & much more.
 
Intro: Beyoncé- Party (feat. Andre 3000)
 
Roderick | Vince Staples- WHEN SPARKS FLY
 
Cari | Earthgang- BLACKLIGHT
 
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Episode 293: "The Streets Is A Myth"

On This Episode: Welcome to Episode 293 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the latest in music and news. First up, we discuss the recent AT&T service outage and how it's impacting connectivity across the board. Then, we explore the hottest albums making waves in the music scene, including albums from French Montana5" and Kid Cudi. We also spotlight standout tracks from Lil Durk, Quavo, Kodak Black, and Lil Yachty. Our music mention segment highlights SZA's "Saturn" and Earthgang's "Robophobia EP." In news, we talk Ye & Ty Dolla $ign's "Vultures 1" topping the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and delve into the latest Hot 100 rankings. Additionally, we toast to Drake's "Take Care" achieving RIAA diamond status, dissect J. Cole's vlog, and discuss Kodak Black's release from federal prison. Plus, we unpack the exciting collaboration between Megan Thee Stallion and Nike.
 
Intro: Gunna- south to west
 
Roderick | Kanye West- Gone (feat. Consequence & Cam’ron)
 
Cari | Giveon- Let Me Go
 
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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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