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 Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
On this episode: Welcome to Episode 272! This week in new music, Cari & Roderick talk new projects from CMG, Lil Wayne, & Cleo Sol, along with new tracks from Rick Ross & Meek Mill, Lil Yachty & J. Cole, Lil Durk & Kid Cudi, NBA Youngboy, Latto & more. In recent news, Lil Uzi Vert says 'Luv is Rage 3' is on the way, an arrest made in connection to Tupac's murder, Lizzo wants her sexual harried case tossed, & more.
Intro: Mase- Feel So Good
Roderick | Majid Jordan- Waiting For You (feat. Naomi Sharon)
Cari | Cleo Sol- Shine
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Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
On this episode: We're back for Episode 271! The guys dive right into news this week, talking Drake & Charlamagne Tha God's recent beef, Usher's Super Bowl/ new album announcement, Chris Brown sued by Popeyes, IRS cracks down on ticket reselling, the Writer's strike comes to a close, "The Office" reboot in the works, Pig Heart transplants, & more.
Intro: Dr. Dre- Forgot About Dre (feat. Eminem)
Roderick | Trippie Redd- Closed Doors (feat. Roddy Ricch)
Cari | Diddy, Kalan.FrFr & K-Ci Hailey- Stay, Pt. 1
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Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
On this episode: It's Monday & The Guys are back! This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk new albums from Rod Wave, Doja Cat, & Cleo Sol, while also talking new tracks from Moneybagg Yo & Brent Faiyaz. In news, Lil Wayne announces a new album, Travis Scott loses his phone in the Gulf of Mexico, Lizzo sued again, Katy Perry sells her catalog for over $200M, US music revenue reaches $8B & more.
Intro: Big Sean- My Last (feat. Chris Brown)
Roderick | The Teskey Brothers - RAIN- A COLORS SHOW
Cari | Thundercat- Them Changes
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Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
On this episode: It's Monday & The Guys are back! This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk new albums from Rod Wave, Nas , & Diddy, whike also detailing new tracks from Drake, SZA, Sexxy Redd, & Offset. In news, Drake pushes "For All The Dogs" back again, SZA & her team scrap VMA performances due to no nominations, Tory Lanez denied bond, Offset beef w/ Nicki Minaj's husband, Desiigner, Jeezy files for divorce & more.
Intro: Justin Timberlake- My Love (feat. T.I.)
Roderick | Rod Wave- Chip On My Shoulder
Cari | Victoria Monét- Smoke (Reprise)
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Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
On this episode: It's Episode 268 & the guys are back in the building! Starting in music, Roderick & Cari talk new tracks on the way this week from Drake, & Offset, as well as new albums on the way tomorrow from Rod Wave & Nas. In news, the guys recap the 2023 VMA's, & talk Ice Spice's new deal with Dunkin' Donuts, Hotboy BG, Team USA Basketball, Colin Kaepernick's comeback to the NFL, & more.
Intro: JAY-Z- Big Pimpin' (feat. UGK)
Roderick | Russ- Fraud (feat. Justin Nozuka)
Cari | Teezo Touchdown- Too Easy (feat. Isaiah Rusk)
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Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
On this episode: The Boys are back with another timeless episode! After a week vacation for Cari, the guys meet back for a Monday pod. This week in music, the guys talk Teezo Touchdown's new album, along with Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion's comeback single 'Bongos', and a remix of Young Nudy's 'Peaches & Eggplants', featuring Sexxy Redd & Latto. In news, Drake gives 'For All The Dogs' a release date, Gunna sells out Barclays in his first appearance since being released from jail, a 'DAMN' era Kendrick Lamar verse leaks, dissing Big Sean, Jay Electronica & others, Hotboy BG released from prison, iPhone 15 headed out soon, & much more.
Intro: Bow Wow- Let's Get Down (feat. Birdman)
Roderick | Rylo Rodriguez- Taylor Port Junkie (feat. Lil Yachty)
Cari | BROCKHAMPTON- BLEACH
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Monday Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
On this episode: Happy Monday & Welcome to episode 266! This week n music, Roderick & Cari talk new music from Burna Boy, J.I.D. & Lil Yachty, Blxst & Biko Rideaux, Coi Leray, Bas, Nicki Minaj, Rod Wave & more. In news, Pharrell says he's been working on a new N.E.R.D. project, Offset teases an album release date, Diddy gives his former Bad Boy artists their publishing amid his new album release, 50 Cent injures a fan, & an update on YFN Lucci's current legal condition.
Intro: Young Jeezy- Put On (feat. Kanye West)
Roderick | Bfb da Packman- After Eminem
Cari | Lido- Ur Turn (feat. Jordan Ward)
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Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
On this episode: Welcome to episode 265! It's been a week, did you miss us? With so much to talk since the guys were away, they waste no time getting into the content. In music, Roderick & Cari discuss recent releases Lil Yachty, Gucci Mane & J. Cole, Luh Tyler, & Burna Boy, as well as upcoming projects from J.I.D. & Diddy. In news, Travis Scott fills in for 21 Savage on the "It's All a Blur" tour, Drake doesn't drop 'For All The Dogs', Bob Barker passes away, Trump gets a mugshot, & more.
Intro: Busta Rhymes- Break Ya Neck
Roderick | MiLES- Say The Word
Cari | BARii- Trickin'
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Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
On this episode: Welcome to episode 264! There's a lot to talk this pod & the guys get right into it! in music, Roderick & Cari talk new music coming this Friday from Gucci Mane & J. Cole, Burna Boy & J. Cole, Drake, Earl Sweatshirt, & more. In news, Elon musk ends blocking on X, Polo G & his family arrested, Lauryn Hill set to go back on tour with The Fugees, Fyre Fest 2 tickets hit the market, & so much more.
Intro: Young Thug- Oh U Went (feat. Drake)
Roderick | PARTYNEXTDOOR- Joy
Cari | Jaden Smith- Fallen
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Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
On this episode: It's Episode 263 & The Rise & Grind boys are back! This episode, the guys start out by taking a look at what the Billboard Hot 100 chart looked like at this time 10 years ago, & then head straight into music, talking Quavo's new album 'Rocket Power', EST Gee's new album 'El Toro 2', & a look at Travis Scott's third weeks sales for 'Utopia'. In singles, Cari & Roderick talk new tracks from Lil Durk, Mike WiLL Made-It & Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Tecca, Polo G, Rod Wave & more. In news, Chris brown hints at a new album, the 2023 Camp Flog Gnaw lineup announced, Drake & 21 Savage's "IT'S ALL A BLUR" current tour sales revealed, Paramount shuts down BET sale after receiving low bids, California appeals court rules to revisit Michael Jackson's sexual abuse case, & much more.
Intro: Quavo & Takeoff- Patty Cake
Roderick | Doja Cat- Paint The Town Red
Cari | Brent Faiyaz & Tre' Amani- ADDICTIONS
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