Letters: White Hypes
Asher Roth, the South Philadelphia Tap Room and a defense of Kill You in the Face.
Regarding last week’s cover story about newcomer Asher Roth:
Credible white rappers have been around for quite a while. I’m sure El-P, Cage, Slug, Mac Lethal, Sage Francis, Copywrite, Ryu of Styles of Beyond and most of Doomtree will be surprised to know that they missed their chance at “changing the face of hip-hop” via their skin color.
Hip-hop doesn’t see color, only skill. It’s some of the followers (and, in turn, the commentators) who get hung up on that.
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Lion Shame
Regarding Adam Erace’s recent review of South Philadelphia Tap Room:
So it’s not offensive to anybody anymore? How about those of us utterly sick of the veggie-nazis totalitarian arrogance? I know many people who will never frequent any establishment or subsidize any chef who bends over for the likes of Nick Cooney and his ilk. We might not be as organized, but we are far more numerous than the veggie-scum—appease them at your own risk. And here is another reason to avoid SPTR; most every quality beer bar in the area (Royal Tavern, Devil’s Den, … ) runs a half-price happy hour, SPTR gives a dollar off when you remind the bartender. Do yourself a favor—go somewhere else.
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Hot Crossed Buns
Regarding the removal of the Angry Grammarian and the crossword puzzle:
I found myself very disappointed on a recent Sunday morning when I sat down to breakfast, a fresh copy of PW on my table. I had been looking forward to the crossword puzzle and the Angry Grammarian, only to find both starkly missing. I enjoyed the Angry Grammarian a lot and feel it had an important place in your paper. Advertising now outweighs your content, and quite honestly, I’m not so eager to pick up a copy of PW or to take the time to visit your website. Please, bring them back.
Philadelphia
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1. REALLY from Philly said... on Apr 6, 2011 at 12:17AM
“ASHER ROTH IS NOT FROM PHILLY, HE HAS NEVER BEEN PART OF THE PHILLY SCENE, PLAYED THE SCENE, AND BEEN INVOLVED WITH WHAT WE DO. I JUST LOST SO MUCH RESPECT FOR PW FOR PUTTING HIM IN IT, LET ALONE ON THE COVER... ASHER ROTH IS NOT HIP HOP AND NEVER WILL BE, HES ANOTHER MARKETING PLOY.. HIS ALBUM IS FILLED WITH FAMOUS VOICES AND NAMES, HE DOESNT HAVE ANY GOOD HOOKS, JUST DUMB UNINTELLIGENT VERSES WITH A STOLEN FLOW, YOU KNOW...”