The danger in hyping up an artist so much is that people tend to expect perfection right off the bat. This is a good way to ensure disappointment. Take Asher Roth, for instance. He’s gathered reams upon reams of hype ever since he dropped “Roth Boys” and The Greenhouse Effect. Rap mags dubbed him the “next big thing.” Internetz crowned him the “white Lupe Fiasco.” That none of this is true doesn’t mean Roth is not worth his weight. I gave his debut album a spin last night and tweeted my thoughts in real time. In case you missed it, here’s my track-by-track synopsis of Asleep on the Bread Aisle.
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Asher Roth “As I Em” (Full)
Asher Roth stops dodging the Eminem comparisons and puts the matter to bed. My track-by-track synopsis of Asleep on the Bread Aisle coming soon.

[Raise one to Enigmatik]