Asher Roth

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Asher Roth - Lark On My Go Kart

Artist: Asher Roth

Producer: Oren Yoel and David Appleton

Album: Asleep in the Bread Aisle

Label: SB/SRC/Def Jam

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Let it not be said that Asher Roth is out of touch with his audience—foregoing the traditional Tuesday release, the up-and-coming emcee has scheduled his debut studio album, Asleep in the Bread Aisle, to drop on the one date college kids are sure to remember.  You guessed it: 4/20 (a Monday).  Need more convincing?  Take a listen to the the LP’s opening track; on Lark On My Go Kart, Asher spits a series of references sure to have his target demographic in hysterics, while leaving many outsiders scratching their heads. Over an unconventionally catchy beat by Oren Yoel and David Appleton, he addresses everything from Bob Saget and Troll dolls to Bluetooth and… blumpkins?  While I Love College was undeniably fresh, that song’s success would be hard to replicate;  Lark On My Go Kart could be a better indication of where Roth is headed—if that’s the case, Asher may be angling to become the Family Guy generation’s rapper laureate.

This song first appeared on the Rap Chart on March 23, 2009
   

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cb126405
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cb126405
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Asher Roth knows what college kids like- a song about Mario Kart is another perfect example. This won't be as big of a theme as I Love College, but I liked the flow of the track and the humorous lyrics.


Posted on Mar 18, 2009    

GStan10
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"I Love College" was a pretty tight song, but I looked at Asher Roth as a one-hit wonder. I'm not saying that this song will keep him in the game, but it was surprisingly pretty cool. I'm not gonna lie, I enjoyed listening to it.


Posted on Mar 18, 2009    

ultimate hip-hop
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The production is pretty catchy and this is pretty dope! His lyrics and punchlines are on top level on this one. Banger!


Posted on Mar 18, 2009    

that1kid13
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i heard a few solid freestyles from Asher so i kno he's decent. this is coo too. its kinda fun to listen to


Posted on Mar 18, 2009    

DJ Z
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[Z waits for all the Eminem comparisons in the feedback to come]
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Posted on Mar 18, 2009    

Blaze31
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Blaze31
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"I Love College" took awhile to grow on me...maybe this will too!


Posted on Mar 18, 2009    

djcardboard
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Total Ratings: 56
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If it hasn't yet (here you go Z)
someone should really point out how hard it is to break through when you sound exactly like one of the greatest MC's of all time. Asher is good sh*t but at the same time I really feel like he isn't adding to the game or taking away from it. He's just another goofy guy rapping some pop culture references.


Posted on Mar 18, 2009    

Aussie_Pride
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Aussie_Pride
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Probably the worst song on the booth today (though all have been pretty good today). I pretty much agree with djcarboard.

I Love College didnt grow on me, so i doubt this will (maybe its a american thing, lol)


Posted on Mar 18, 2009    

Mike Dreams
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Mike Dreams
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This production hits hard! I don't like this better than "I Love College", but it's cool.


Posted on Mar 18, 2009    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
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DAMN!!! A lot of heat on booth today ...
Loving the lyrics & flow by Asher ... & dat beats stylish yo!... it'll be a good addition to the album....


Posted on Mar 18, 2009    

ReturnOfSanta
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ReturnOfSanta
Total Ratings: 490
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If you say he can't spit you seriously need to GTFO. Regardless of the subject matter(MARIO KART!!!) he goes so hard. This is a banger-line Classic. 4.7/5

((Might I propose we upgrade to a 10 star system))


Posted on Mar 18, 2009    

Rova40
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Rova40
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i can see all the frat students listening to this


Posted on Mar 18, 2009    

P-Smooth
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the only way dude is compared to eminem, is cuz he sounds like him, lyrically he is far far away, its a tight song but this wont be as big as i love college, its good dont get me wrong... but in my opinion he aint getting far... i looked up other songs by him, i cant vibe to none of them, he's just not good, he can make 2 hits max total, but his album will consist of 2 or 3 good songs and the rest are SKIP


Posted on Mar 18, 2009    

DJ SpYdA
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Total Ratings: 55
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his lyricism is well know and he displays it on this track. the song has a freestyle feel and itz a good head bobber track, sort of feel good but not club worthy.


Posted on Mar 18, 2009    

mmoore1127
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mmoore1127
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Asher should've put the blunt down before he went into the booth for this one. Its kind of all over the place...


Posted on Mar 18, 2009    

soccerplayer3585
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soccerplayer3585
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Man ur right dude any college kid will bang this song ... but if he wants to make it in the game he needs to appeal to more people.... The man can flow but this isnt his song


Posted on Mar 18, 2009    

sylnc
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Total Ratings: 39
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i wished he would of put the lounge on the album, and my guilty pleasure cartoon chick, but ash got some heat i will be coppin the album when it drops, not his best work to me but nice anyway, i want to hear the one he did about his dad, that shit is probably classic


Posted on Mar 18, 2009    

Devin Anthony
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Devin Anthony
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the tracks ight da college boys will definitly bump to this


Posted on Mar 18, 2009    

dillon_68
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THIS IS STR8 FYAH!


Posted on Mar 18, 2009    

Discover(!!!Stunna!!!)
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Discover(!!!Stunna!!!)
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WTF is with the pic lol. still laughin'. Not better than ' I love College' but hey he's a good rapper


Posted on Mar 18, 2009    

deadlois69
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Dope beat, catchy and appealing to the ear. Like his flow, lyrics, and mario kart lol. Nice college song. I actually like this more than I Love College. This is a banger.


Posted on Mar 18, 2009    

Jay Vintage
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Jay Vintage
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this is hot... idk whats up wit some of the negative vibes.... to each his own i guess.... nice beat, great flow, cool lyrics... luv it


Posted on Mar 18, 2009    

BigIke
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I'm really diggin this track, it's chill....Asher Roth is gonna be big.

Lmao at his picture


Posted on Mar 18, 2009    

djblaze
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No credit for taking EM's style and voice, and flow...None at all! It's just like Eminem himself once said..."watching these cheap imitations get rich off 'em...like they switched wallets"
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Posted on Mar 18, 2009    

sylnc
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blaze he sounds like em yes he can change that but everythin else is different, i listen to eme since he came out and i been on roth since he cam out only similarity is voice, thats it, flow is different style is different content is way different. but its like if u gonna hate roth then u gotta hate damn near everyone in the industry cuz just about everyone sounds the same nowadays,


Posted on Mar 18, 2009    

frozilla33
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frozilla33
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I go to college and found "I Love College" quite original and a great song. However, I can't see anyone at my school playing this, I see it getting shut off mid song because there is nothing to keep you interested. Just some random quirky lyrics, tight beat but don't like the way HE sounds on it.


Posted on Mar 18, 2009    

Georgia Girl
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Georgia Girl
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I like asher : )


Posted on Mar 19, 2009    

ReturnOfSanta
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ReturnOfSanta
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Blaze you are 100% hater I'm sorry. I wish people stopped comparing him to em, he is sick in his own right.


Posted on Mar 19, 2009    

djyoshi
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not really impressed... been done


Posted on Mar 19, 2009    

FredRico
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FredRico
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He does sound like Eminem but he has his own charisma!
Love the flow and the fresh beat! Catchy indeed!
I like how we can actually understand every word he says, good diction, huh Z? ;)


Posted on Mar 19, 2009    

djmec
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so this dude voice sounds like em, but does his flow? i dont think so. this is ashers flow, and asher doin his thing. em wouldnt do something comparable to this. i like this a lot. his lyrics are just ridiculous


Posted on Mar 19, 2009    

Juanito_88
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Juanito_88
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I have to say that I LOVE when rappers spit real life lyrics/stories. Ash is one of those dudes that do that perfectly for me. I also love his awkward/diction-conscious flow. The production isn't the best, but it suits the song and Roth's flow well, and I like when the piano kicks in (although it sounds a little too distorted to me)

P.S.: dude does NOT sound like Em... he just has that same type of accent. Em's voice is way more harsh and his flow is more intense. Ash always just sounds laid back, like a college student...


Posted on Mar 19, 2009    

Juanito_88
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@djblaze: no disrepect at all, but Eminem wasn't even talkin about ppl takin his flow, as you probably know, he was talkin about Biggie and Pac immitations.


Posted on Mar 19, 2009    

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Posted on Mar 19, 2009    

vibe2it
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i like this kid. if you doubt him check out his freestyles and his mixtape...he does "sound" like Eminem only as far as vocals but he does not have the same flow at all...both are real distinct


Posted on Mar 19, 2009    

djeclectric
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djeclectric
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another nice one...


Posted on Mar 21, 2009    

masteryaya
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masteryaya
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its a hit yo


Posted on Mar 21, 2009    

croatia
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lark on my go kart :-) :-) :-) this guy's funny, very funny lyrics, like it very much!!


Posted on Mar 21, 2009    

Big #30
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lyrics are nice


Posted on Mar 25, 2009    

nickp
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asher is trying too hard to be like em....though i got to admit props for knowing his strengths and targeting his songs towards the college crowd....this song is wack


Posted on Mar 25, 2009    

.:ZeroDaHero:.
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This is a little bit too FAKE! I dont like him, not enough to be on ANY chart.


Posted on Mar 25, 2009    

bluedevilpride22
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asher roth is sill but he is one of fewest white dudes who can rip a track i wanna see weezy and roth collaborate that would be hard


Posted on Mar 26, 2009    

Sdawg23
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Sdawg23
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I dont know what "Z" is waiting for because I dont think anyone ,except possibly him, even think the two are alike. other than their skin color and profession. Anyway, this song is okay. I Love College was a one hit wonder for Asher Roth, and I dont think anything will get better than that. But who knows? Hes been working alot and may surprise me. Okay song though..2 Stars!


Posted on Mar 26, 2009    

DJ Z
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@Sdawg23 - I beg to differ, my friend. Asher's cadence at times mimics Slim Shady to the tee. Additionally, they both are very crafty with their wordplay. Since I've heard a lot more of Asher's new album that you have, please due me a favor and trust me (in addition to not mocking my comments - thanks).
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Posted on Mar 27, 2009    

Sdawg23
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Dont call me your friend Z. You obviously are only comparing them according to their skin color. "Crafty with wordplay"?. HA! Good one. Im pretty sure every artist in the rap industry is pretty crafty with words. But nice try. Eminem took his career from humor, to drama, and beyond! I'd love to see Asher Roth attempt a song with depth and insight. 8 Mile and The Curtain Call didnt seem too funny to me, I'm not sure about you? You might know more about this quick-fame rapper Asher Roth, but you clearly dont know nearly as much as I do about Eminem.


Posted on Mar 27, 2009    

seratojazz
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"i love college" one of my school themes dude is crazzy wit it on sum silly type feel good shit


Posted on Mar 27, 2009    

DJ Z
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@Sdawg23 - If you re-read my comment above, you'll notice that I wrote I was waiting for OTHER members to make the comparisons... I didn't compare the two at all.

When you questioned my comment, I offered reasons why people might find the two similar - having nothing at all to do with skin color.

What exactly are you trying to prove? That nobody holds a candle to Eminem? That you know more about him than anyone else? What?
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Posted on Mar 27, 2009    

Sdawg23
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No, I'm simply stating that your comment regarding the two at all was simply incorrect. Only 1 other person who seemed to not know much about either commented concerning both rappers. Im just saying that they dont compare at all other than the slim shady album with comical lyrics and funny phrases. And yes, I do know a lot about Eminem, considering I've listened to him my whole life. You on the other hand, have only listened to Asher Roth for about a month maximum. You may comment back, but I am done arguing because your outer knowledge concerning the two rappers is inferior. ~PEACE~


Posted on Mar 27, 2009    

DJ Z
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@Sdawg23 - LOL, my "comment" was "incorrect"? Okay.

But you are right, there is nothing more to discuss (not argue). You are CLEARLY more knowledgeable about music than I am. It's not like I run an online music magazine or anything... pretty please come work for us.
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Posted on Mar 27, 2009    

Sdawg23
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I'm sorry, but I'll have to reject your invitation;)


Posted on Mar 27, 2009    

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