Inside the mind of Asher Roth

If you've been on this blog lately, you know we've been pole jockin on Asher Roth lately. His flow is smooth and melts in your mouth, not your hands. Lyrically, Roth is ridiculous and throws things out there like, "How is George Bush not in jail for treason but Clinton gets impeached for busting semen?" Roth is set to blow up and I got to interview him via interview.

Siempre Fresco: How long have you been making music?

Asher Roth: Since I was in 10th grade... so I was around 16-years-old.

Siempre: When did you first fall in love with music?

Roth: I have a love/hate relationship with music.It's very off-and-on. Lately, however, we've rekindled the flame and been getting it on in the backseat.

Siempre: What musicians have had the biggest impact on you? Are there any
musicians that have influenced you that most Hip Hop heads wouldn'texpect (i.e. Rick Astley, lol)?

Roth: The Roots and Biggie are artists of my genre I could say I derive inspiration from, along with Bob Dylan and Bob Marley. I'd say Dave Matthews being an influence leaves the hip hop heads a little confused.

Siempre: How have people reacted to your efforts as an MC seeing that you're white and from the Suburbs, besides Jay-Z and 3-stacks?

Roth: Although it's imperative to get love from the legends, the most important ok has come from my people on MySpace and Facebook and wherever else on the internet who stay tuned to what I've been doing. They don't care about where I'm from, they just like the fact I'm saying some refreshing shit. But its definitely an honor to have well respected MCs reach out and give the thumbs up.

Siempre: What producer, dead or alive, would you most like to work with? Why?

Roth: Dilla. You already know.

Siempre: How would you describe yourself? Jason Bourne crossed with Zack Morris?

Roth: Yeah pretty much. I can take on several enemies at once and stop time with a time out.

Simpre: What other up-and-comers do you have respect for and think will have an impact on the game?

Roth: Just got done having fun with the Cool Kids, B.O.B. is dope, Charles Hamilton, Chester French are big homies and Oren Yoel on the production tip.

Siempre: Are there any acts out there that you here and think, "How are they
making it and I haven't yet!" If so, how does that make you feel?

Roth: I tend to shy away from those that host the majority of my complaints. I'm cool, I'm gonna just keeping doing what I do and with good, honest music that people can relate to my time will come.