The Rise & Grind Podcast

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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Episode 282: ”Big Bank Hank”

Welcome to Episode 282 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This pod, we delved into tracks like Lil Baby's ‘Crazy’ and ‘350’ Rich Forever’s return with ‘Big Dawg’, and a track from Juice WRLD, Eminem & Benny Blanco. In album highlights, Roderick & Cari talk Nicki Minaj's "Pink Friday 2 (Gag City Deluxe)" and Bas' "We Only Talk About Real Shit When We're Fucked Up."
In the news segment, we covered Kanye & Ty Dolla $ign's listening party, Kodak Black in federal prison, the realness of Offset & Cardi's breakup, Megan Thee Stallion signing with Warner Bros distribution, the upcoming business venture "CosMc's" by McDonald's, and New York City's ambitious U-shaped skyscraper project designed for planes to fly through. Tap in!
 
Intro: Jermaine Dupri- Welcome To Atlanta (feat. Ludacris)
 
Roderick | Offset- DON’T YOU LIE
 
Cari | Trippie Redd- Moncler Coat
 
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Episode 281: ”Happy Gilmore”

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 281 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This week, we dive into the latest music releases, including tracks like "Gimme Da Lite" by Southside & Lil Yachty and "Airplane Ticket" by Pharrell Williams, Swae Lee, and Rauw Alejandro. The guys also talk  new projects such as Kalan.frfr's "Not Hard 2 Understand" EP and James Fauntleroy's "The Warmest Winter Ever."
In the album scene, Nicki Minaj returns with "Pink Friday 2." We also cover the latest headlines in the music world, from Kodak Black's recent arrest on cocaine charges to NBA YoungBoy & Durk's potential reunion. NLE Choppa's legal journey, Sauce Walka's high-speed chase, and the social media drama between Cardi B & Offset are also on the radar. Tune in for all the latest updates!
 
Intro: Nicki Minaj- Needle (feat. Drake)
 
Roderick | Trevor Spitta- My Own World
 
Cari | Seddy Hendrinx- Still Lowkey
 
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Episode 280: ”Hood Bankruptcy”

Welcome to another episode of The Rise & Grind podcast! . This week, we explore Apple Music Replay, talk Trippie Redd's "Saint Michael V2" and Conway the Machine's collaboration with Conductor Williams, "Conductor Machine."
In songs, Beyoncé's "My House" takes center stage. Now, let's jump into the headlines:
📰 YSL trial kicks off with Truly Humbled Under God, French Montana's "Coke Boys," and Fat Joe's revelation about the truth in his rhymes. A$AP Rocky faces a trial for shooting at A$AP Relli, more allegations surface in the Diddy/Bad Boy camp, Jamie Foxx and the ongoing conversation about sexual assault accusations, TI's heated confrontation with club promoters sparks discussions on misleading flyers, & Lauryn Hill disrupts plans as she cancels/reschedules The Fugees tour. 
Intro: Young Money- Every Girl
 
Roderick | Tee Grizzley- IDGAF (feat. Chris Brown & Mariah The Scientist)
 
Cari | Bas & AJ Tracey- 179 Deli
 
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Episode 279: ”Back To The Drawing Board”

On this episode: Welcome back to The Rise & Grind Podcast! It’s Epsisode 279! This monday, Roderick & Cari have so much music & need to talk. In music, Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz release their collab project, Lil Durk’s OTF project, a new Andre 3000 album, Drake’s ‘Scary Hours 3’ & more. In news, Will Smith rumors circulate, Diddy accused of sexual assault, Snoop Dogg quits smoking weed, & Draymond Green’s suspension.
 
Intro: Nas- Earvin Magic Johnson
 
Roderick | Trippie Redd- 7AM in Ohio
 
Cari | Puma Blue- Super Soft
 
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