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Asher Roth - Y.O.U. ft. Slick Rick
Artist: Asher Roth
Featuring: Slick Rick
Producer: Nottz
Album: Asleep In The Bread Aisle (UK Bonus Track)
Label: SB/SRC/Def Jam
Though a well-chosen, cleverly-employed snippet of some forgotten musical gem can elevate a good hip-hop record to masterpiece status, magical things can also happen when a beatsmith throws caution to the wind and simply grabs a sample from the most ridiculous LP in his collection… say, for instance, the soundtrack to 1965 Broadway flop Flora, the Red Menace (starring Liza Minelli!). Nottz’ goofy as hell, maddeningly catchy boardwork may be the most striking thing about this unreleased cut (included as a bonus track on the U.K. iTunes version of Asleep In The Bread Aisle), but at the core of Y.O.U. lies some pretty sound advice: just be yourself! Asher Roth‘s lyrical reflections on self-image are as agile, clever, and amiable as we’ve come to expect, but Slick Rick‘s contribution is what will have many coming back for a second and third listen—in his eloquent guest verse, the veteran emcee raps circles around Nottz’ beat without breaking a sweat. Asleep in the Bread Aisle, released on 4/20, is available now in stores and online, and Booth readers will be able to hear Nathan S.‘s take on the LP this Thursday.
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ok so I like what he tried to do on this and his go alright but the production was just weird like the only leave it to beaver sound or something.....the hook was just annoying.....i wasnt feelin it
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| Posted on Apr 22, 2009 |
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The hook is clever and sounds weird on a hip hop song but it works. I love the way Asher flows on the beat and the subject matter is great too. Slick Rick has a nice laid back flow its iight. This isnt a standout track on Asher's album but its not bad either
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| Posted on Apr 22, 2009 |
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i find this funny and awkard. it'd be cool to see charles hamilton thrown on here
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| Posted on Apr 22, 2009 |
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This is SICK! I copped the album on Monday and it is supertight, although not quite classic. I have to say that this would have been a very welcom addition to the track list, IDK why it isnt on the US version. Slick Rick is just amazing, his voice/accent fit perfectly on this bright musical track. Asher is real on this and the sample is classic. It reminds me a bit of the use of Willy Wonka in Da Backwudz' "I don't Like the Look of It" I love the clever, goofy vibe. Definitely some suburban white boy music right here, but nuttin wrong wit bein yourself!
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| Posted on Apr 22, 2009 |
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The track itself is hot - they were sick with that sample ... laid-back beat ... I'm feelin the lyrics here ... Slick is tight on this ... Asher got "Real" talent and his lyrics are what's up...
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| Posted on Apr 22, 2009 |
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This is decent. Asher brings some clever rhymes and I always enjoy his delivery, but this song just isn't the type that I would put on my iPod. His album has some tight tracks, but I'm not feelin' this one as much.
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| Posted on Apr 22, 2009 |
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asher is refreshing with his lyrics.. its clear hes confortable with who he is and doesnt try to be something hes not (like some rappers out there)... kind of a goofy sample but i like this new rapper
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| Posted on Apr 22, 2009 |
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haha..creative
really enjoying slick on this track anticipating the review coming up tomrrows |
| Posted on Apr 22, 2009 |
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Listened to the album twice and was pleasently surprised for a debut offering from an artist who just appeared on my radar not one year ago. "Y.O.U." is better than 1/2 the album tracks, though, so its a shame its being buried as a bonus track. Shouts to Nottz.
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| Posted on Apr 22, 2009 |
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This is different stop acting like this isnt great... gosh hating on a difference stop this track is hot.. lol but you are you.. keep hating on him.
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| Posted on Apr 22, 2009 |
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Is this dude really white?
Naw man im just playing but man he is bringing more than half of the artists we have known for years. |
| Posted on Apr 22, 2009 |
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This track is funny. Def Original and the hook is catchy. With Slick Rick classic flow on it gives this track banger status.
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| Posted on Apr 22, 2009 |
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daaamn how did he get slick rick on the track!? love to hear slick rick's voice, I'm a big fan o his music that's why it's 5stars, if he wasn't on this one i'll probably rate it wit 3 stars...
...this asher roth kinda sounds like eminem, when he was 19yrs old:-) |
| Posted on Apr 22, 2009 |
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This is Top 3 among all the Asher Roth tracks man. Absolutely a shame that its not on the album. Nottz came THROUGH!! this ish has BOUNCE!! Asher and Slick also deliver. Tight man. I was so happy when I heard he is working with Nottz and so dissapointed to see him not on the album. But gladly there's atleast a bonus track
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| Posted on Apr 22, 2009 |
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I really like this right here. The beat is different but it works, and its a creative concept. Asher and Slick Rick both kill this track. Another 4.5 but I'll round down.
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| Posted on Apr 22, 2009 |
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The production is funny but it just doesn't do for me. They sound good, but it's not enough to make me listen to this again
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| Posted on Apr 22, 2009 |
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This is funny. I like it.
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| Posted on Apr 22, 2009 |
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This track is nice. It has a good vibe to it and it's so nice to hear from Slick Rick. I think Asher and Rick meshed together very well on this track, and the production was dope! (Loving the use of that sample)
I've been listening to the album today, and I have to wonder why this track wasn't on there, because I agree with Z, this track is better than alot of the other ones on the album. |
| Posted on Apr 22, 2009 |
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I'm wit that1kid13 here. It's funny and alil akward on the production. Eminemish type track. Not his best, but make no mistake Asher has some heat on that album . "His Dream and La Di Da are two classics in my opinion. Slick is royalty!
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| Posted on Apr 22, 2009 |
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| Posted on Apr 22, 2009 |
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I'm on the fence with Ash, hated the college joint, but lark was straight. This isn't bad, just a fan track.
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2009 |
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way too much like eminem early slim shady. rumor has it dood is style jackin. its been done before and so in there lies the problem. way too many em fans gonna stand up. "will the real slim shady please stand up" can you tell i'm an em fan? forrealz tho Asher change up style son. you puttin yourself out there on blast gonna get ripped up when Em gets a hold of a diss song. somthing to think about>....
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2009 |
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I dont hate it
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2009 |
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Oh my god why was this not on the album. My mind = Blown.
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2009 |
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Okay i liked this song and then my brother pointed out to me.... Asher Roth seems like he's trying to be Eminem!!! and when u listen he does do some of the same thingz eminen does!! but i like the song and what he is saying!!
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| Posted on May 05, 2009 |
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SLiCK RiCK! haha I was just listening to Children Stories! haha. Wow. Cool bit but i agree Charles Hamilton would have gave it an extra kick for me but it's dope that Asher got Slick rick to be on the track!
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| Posted on May 06, 2009 |
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asher continues to show off his unique creativity with this track, nice laid back beat and a crazy sample. big ups for roth. anyone who hasnt heared his album yet should deffinitly go get it, you wont be disapointed. rotation!
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| Posted on May 06, 2009 |
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way too much like eminem early slim shady. rumor has it dood is style jackin. its been done before and so in there lies the problem. way too many em fans gonna stand up. "will the real slim shady please stand up" can you tell i'm an em fan? forrealz tho Asher change up style son. you puttin yourself out there on blast gonna get ripped up when Em gets a hold of a diss song. somthing to think about>....
If you're a real Eminem fan you would know Eminem likes Asher. However this is besides the point, its a good song and you can't take that away from him, stop hatin for the sake of hatin |
| Posted on May 09, 2009 |
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LOL
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| Posted on Jun 23, 2009 |
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you are you and someone else is someone else lol i like that
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| Posted on Mar 09, 2010 |
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oh and if you think asher is tryna steal em's flow then shut up. yall r dumb. asher is way smarter then em with his words. asher roth is just a white eminem
(and if you take that to literally then just shutup, thats your problem) |
| Posted on Mar 09, 2010 |
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i like it a lot
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2010 |
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