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Asher Roth - Be By Myself ft. Cee-Lo
Artist: Asher Roth
Featuring: Cee-Lo Green
Producer: Oren Yoel
Album: Asleep In The Bread Aisle
Label: SB/SRC/Def Jam
Though we try to keep the tone friendly here at DJBooth.net, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy a good, spirited debate—thus, I can’t help but look forward to seeing readers’ reactions to the fact that Eminem and his alleged “style-jacker,” Asher Roth, have released new singles on the same day. With that said, those who prefer to judge tunes on their own merits will find a lot to like about Be By Myself, which finds the I Love College up-and-comer pushing his flow to the limit as he details his taste for no-strings-attached romance. There’s no better backdrop for a celebration of free love (or recreational drug use, for that matter) than the swingin’ sounds of ‘60s psychedelia, and frequent production partner Oren Yoel goes beyond the call of duty, recreating that vintage tone using live instrumentation (seriously, no samples). As if that’s not groovy enough, the trippiest man in pop music (Cee-Lo, of course), contributes his inimitable falsetto vocals to the hook. It all adds up to a catchy cut that should sound even better on 4/20, when Asleep in the Bread Aisle hits stores and online retailers.
This song first appeared on the
Rap Chart
on April 13, 2009
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Ash is definitely steppin up n after hearin em new track "we made You", i think Roth may replace him as top white mc but i still have faith in Em, anyways this track is hot
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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cee lo is perfect for this...
the production is nice, gd vibe to it, make u wanna move.. as for mr roth hes nice on here |
| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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I wish there was some surgery that would make it so my eyes will never see Eminem's name on comments for Asher and vice-versa. Honestly.
Asleep in the Bread Aisle is going to be ridiculous. I can feel it. |
| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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I'm really feelin this track, especilly the addition of the Cee-Lo/soul vibe. The production is cool, but the highlight is Asher's intriguing lyrics and Cee-Lo's soulful hook. Ash does not have to try to jack Em's style, he's already got a perfectly good (and distinct) vibe goin for himself. Tight track.
Oh, and if we're gonna rank I liked this track better than Em's. That being said, the tracks are apples and oranges and there's really no comparison. |
| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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This was tight. Asher Roth is for real. The production sounded good and Cee-Lo was great on the hook. I'm stayin away from the whole Em-Roth debate.
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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I gave Em a 4, and that is what this one is going to get too, but I actually like "Be By Myself" a lot better.
Cee-Lo is a class act (and a great guest feature for any artist) and Asher's coming out party I feel is going to be on this record. I hope PD's give this one the chance it deserves, but with Cee-Lo on board I think things might be taken care of.... Asher inside the DJBooth this Thursday! 
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Roth is good but will never achieve the status Em has. Best track by him by far.
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Oh how I hate to compare music artists, but this one I just can't pass up commenting on. I think that Em will always be a stronger artist in the sense that he can make a "party" track and a "serious" type of track. I haven't heard a "serious" track from Asher yet and therefor I think Em is a better artist. Many people are saying that Asher is better than Em but how can you say that when he has only had three singles so far. Pardon my language but that kind of shit makes me laugh. I like the little comparison Juanito_88 who said that the tracks are apples and oranges. It should be said that these two artists are very different and always will be, and I hate that a feud has already started between the two. As for the song, it's alright, but I like "College" better.
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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I wish Mistamonday would stop commenting FOREVER for saying that Roth will takeover as top white MC, GTFO, WTH are you thinking saying that?!?! I dont think ANY MC will ever reach Em's status.. I think Em's song We Made You is more like a im back song just to show everyone what to expect, and to get hype going, and Roth's song is to show that he has something more than that I Love College sound..
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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i dont think he has to reach an "EM" status. i mean, he's pretty good. he can just be another decent rapper. we dont have to compare him just to eminem just cuz he's white.
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Giving this the same rating as "We Made You" but they're two entirely different songs; "We Made You" being vintage Eminem and this coming off a bit like an OutKast record (production-wise). Anyways, Roth comes correct and I'm pretty excited to check out his album; it should b a banger no-doubt. In all honesty, I'm just happy to have another white rapper around. We need all the help we can get. Ever since Bubba turned in his lyrical card and made "Ms. New Booty" and Em took 5 years off, Asher is the light at the end of a tunnel for white MC's. haha. (I'm not even going to mention Paul Wall. He's just an embarrassment.)
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Grrr I'm getting frustrated that I was doubting this dude. After that Sigel record I wanted to see what would come next, and dammit I was impressed again. I'm officially on the bandwagon, but will never play "I Love College" again by choice.
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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This is better then any other track ive heard from Asher. I never liked 'I Love College' or anything else he's came out with, but this track is different. The hook from Cee-Lo is great (he should be involved in a lot more collaborations) & Asher brought it on this as well.
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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I really like Asher Roth, but I was fearing he couldn't top "I Love College". When he dropped "Lark On My Go Cart", I was like "Meh". But this joint is really nice. I love the soulful; sound and the flow. Dope sauce!
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Im with 'that1kid13' ...
I never really compared them but they are kind of similar ... uummm oh the word is 'WHITE' ... & dats it ... can't be mad at that! ... LOL ... This is a sick song in every way, nice production from Oren, soulful hook from Cee-Lo (pls more of him) & a good performance from Asher ... Dope Party Jam. |
| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Two artists shouldn't be compared when they are nothing alike. Song is tight.
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Cee-lo rescuing the boy. Sorry won't be enough Em is back
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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YOU CAN'T HATE ON ASHER!!!
He is a beast, I will be buying his album. CC8820 I am with you 100% on this. |
| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Ash Roth had my head bobbing during the song, but I find myself singing the hook and forgetting the verses as soon as Cee-Lo kicks in. Rounding up because Cee-Lo sounds awesome on the track.
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Great hook by Cee-Lo. Ash kills this right here, beat isnt great, but it matches the flow of the song
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Let's get this over with, in terms of the Em-Ash comparison:
They have similar voices and thus will most likely have similar flows. You can't expect someone like Ash to come out and sound like Luda or Busta or something. That's where it ends, so how could it possibly "style jacking"? They're totally different. I like this track right here, knowing the sick production is all official instruments is amazing, great sounds like some Roots! Cee-Lo was tight as usual on the hook and makes me wonder why his jobs didn't pick up after that Crazy phenomenon a couple back. Asher's flow was tight and seamless: great head-nodder. This works for me. |
| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Cee-Lo sounds so good on the hook. The production is dope and Asher's flow keeps you into the song. This is hot!
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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This is hard em and asher need not to get at each other we need more white mc's both of them are good. =} but asher got this song jumping... asleep in the bread aisle lol
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Ugh...I honestly can't stand it when people compare Eminem to this chump. Eminem is a God of hip-hop. And Asher is just a wannabe that will never acquire the skill that Eminem comes with. I couldn't stand his song, "College," and I can't stand this one, either. Nice try, but not good enough. Not yet, at least.
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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This is petty damn catchy. I like cee-lo he is one of a kind and so is asher roth. I am not gonna compare em and ash because they are two different rappers and they are doing they own things but haha personally i liked em's we made you better.
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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The production on here is fresh. I'm not really feeling this though. I can't stand the chorus, the only part i like is when Cee-Lo says "I Gotta Be By Myself". I also love the guitar on here. As far as Asher Roth...i knew he would come correct. It's not horrible, but I wouldn't necessarily listen to it again. If nothing else was on the radio and this was the only thing on then I would. But, this may be a song a couple months from now I find myself really liking...who knows? I know a lot of people are getting tired of him and Em being compared, but they are. Lets just face it. I like them both and their not exactly the same. Who says their can't be two dope white rappers in the game...there's nothing wrong with sharing the love.
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Completely did not like what i saw in mistamonday's comment, but w/e man. Honestly i do like this song and perfectionist better than em's "we made you." I didnt like Asher at first, but this kids growing on me. I also am giving this the same as i gave Eminem's song.
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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asher's best song to date. production is inspired, cee-lo is the man. def banger
btw: why all the eminem comparisons? who gives a damn what color either one of these artists are? or is there only room for one white rapper in the game? if no pics were posted on this site, would these inane comparisons continue? |
| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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This is nice track Cee-Lo Green killed dat hook, and Asher brought a flow that shows he slightly more versatile than I gave him credit for. As for comparisons sake Em's new video is funny but without the video I think the song is weak. This doesn't need a video and you get it and it just all meshes very well together. Not quite a classic but definitely high merits(double entendre) are necessary.
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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why do you have to compare em to ash. just cuz they are white. that wack
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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Good good
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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i lik this
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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Cool track. Production is hot and his flow too. I didn't expect me to like this at the beginning, but as the song went on, it grew on me :)
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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Personally, the reason that I compare Ash to Eminem is because Ash sounds like Eminem to me. It also sounds like he's trying to be Eminem, which will never happen. Eminem is the best rapper, dead or alive. Asher needs to find his own voice, his own sound.
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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good job em jr....beat is really cool cee-lo killed his part
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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i think asher would have been fine by himself on this track
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| Posted on Apr 11, 2009 |
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I'm a big Asher advocate. He has a lot more than he showed on I Love College. But I CANNOT imagine him ever topping Em.
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| Posted on Apr 11, 2009 |
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Liked Cee-Lo, reluctantly like asher, but don't like the combination. Felt cee-los hook was too soulful for the song or that asher's rap wasn't soulful enough. Would have loved to hear andre 3000 on this.
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| Posted on Apr 12, 2009 |
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ASHER ROTH IS SICK. NOT A BIT CLOSE TO EMINEM. EMINEM WOULD OUTDO HIM. BUT I'M NOT HATING ON HIM HE WILL COME UP BY FAR THE SECOND BEST WHITE RAPPER SINCE NEXT TO EMINEM. THIS IS SOULFUL AND NICE TO BOP YOUR HEAD TO
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| Posted on Apr 12, 2009 |
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its all right
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| Posted on Apr 12, 2009 |
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its nice...but he'll never top em
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| Posted on Apr 12, 2009 |
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yeah no point in comparing the 2 just because they are white, very racist in practice that is. Em's a legend in hip hop, not just as an white rapper. Asher is a sick up coming artist. keep it in perspective.
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| Posted on Apr 13, 2009 |
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Cee Lo made the song !!!
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| Posted on May 04, 2009 |
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Why are you guys comparing him to em????
Ash is the shit quit hattin on the player and hate the game!!! Ash your amilli remix is the best!!! He is just another person tryin to make it in life!!! |
| Posted on Jun 02, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2009 |
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HMM, So I ve been sleeping Asher. I'mma hit snooze for now...I'll wake up soon. Being around W* boys growing up and all they listen to is hip-hop, the whole nappy head hoes comment has me like...you got 2 comfortable. Aight around ur peeps but not err one gonna let u get away with that...We only gonna let you get to a certain comfort level...can't take that too. Respect brah
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| Posted on Dec 22, 2009 |
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I like the song, but i don't like that picture up there, lol but its kul he still kute
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| Posted on Jan 22, 2010 |
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