Asher Roth proved that a rapper can rap about college life just as easily as rapping about any other topic. Sam Adams then proved that a senior at Trinity College in Hartford could not only rap about anything, he could release an eight song EP and rise to the number one Hip-Hop song on iTunes.
Never heard of Sam Adams before? You might be surprised — you’ve probably heard of him without even realizing it. His YouTube video “I Hate College,” which remixed Asher Roth’s “I Love College,” has been watched over 1 million times on the Web site.
Adams’ new EP, “Boston’s Boy,” came out last week and quickly found itself surpassing albums by Lil Wayne, Jay-Z and Young Money.
The album’s rise to the top came under scrutiny after the Web site JumpTheTurnstyle claimed that Adams had purchased the majority of the albums himself. The Web site has since retracted the statement and Billboard showed proof that it was highly unlikely that Adams could have purchased the songs on his own.
In a press released published by Billboard, Adams said, “I know there has been a considerable amount of controversy about my album release hitting No. 1 on the iTunes Hip-Hop charts, and in response I’d like to say that the numbers are legit. They were organic purchases by fans who simply liked the music to purchase.”
Since then, the album has also made its mark on the Billboard Top Rap Albums where it sits at No. 7. The album has risen to the top because not only the quality of the album but also the strong following Adams has at North East colleges.
“Boston’s Boy” has many appealing songs that mix both up-tempo beats with slower rap ballads. “Driving Me Crazy” and “Coming Up” are two of the up-beat songs from the album, while “Coming Up” has violins in the background. The strong lyrics combined with catchy beats are easily relatable to college students, and the songs work everywhere from a car to a house party or even a club.
If you’re looking for a good new EP, “Boston’s Boy” is the one to get. It has songs to fit every mood with lyrics any student can relate to. It can be listened to at the gym, at a house party and even at the bar. Rap fans should keep their eyes on Adams because he’s comin’ up in a big way.
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