Episode 404: "I Expect You To Mean It"

On this episode: Episode 404 of The Rise & Grind Podcast kicks off with a debate: Does Drake actually have a classic album? The crew breaks down the conversation while revisiting what the “Big 3” of hip hop classics might really look like. On the music side, they review new projects including Ty Dolla $ign’s Girl Music Vol. 1, Pimmee’s Don’t Come Home, and Harry Styles’ Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. They also continue the conversation around Bruno Mars’ The Romantic after it debuts at #1 with 186K first-week sales. The guys ask react to Isaiah Rashad saying his next album will be his best yet and reports that Rihanna is back in the studio. In news, Apple Music introduces AI transparency tags for music and artwork, Britney Spears faces DUI charges, and Chris Rock and Will Smith are set to sit down for a one-on-one interview on ABC. The episode closes with reactions to the major global headline as the U.S. enters war with Iran.   Another packed episode blending music, culture, and major news — tap in. Episode 404 has it all— listen now.   Intro: Drake- Tuscan Leather Roderick | Harry Styles- Paint By Numbers Cari | DOM KENNEDY- Raymond Washington   Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW