Roth the new Eminem?

When I hear the name Asher Roth, my mind wanders to that kid who sat next to me in Hebrew school with the grape juice moustache, not the up-and-coming hip-hop artist whose debut album, Asleep in the Bread Aisle, hits stores April 20. After SXSW, it became clear this guy will not be another one-hit wonder -- his song "I Love College" is like the anthem for every middle class, suburban college kid. Many have compared Roth to Eminem ("As I Em" talks about some of the comparisons between the two), and while it seems like a bold comparison, he's got the talent to back it up. But, I must say, this picture is classic:

Photo by Debra Reschoff-Ahearn

-Erica Schwartz

Currently listening to "Blue Eyes" by Cary Brothers

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