Comments on: The Rose That Grew From The Concrete: Philly Rapper Asaad Breaks Through

By: Asaad’s #TROY EP Validates His Spot On The Cusp Of Stardom

Asaad’s #TROY EP Validates His Spot On The Cusp Of Stardom — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:22:54 +0000

[…] The heart of North Philly. The 1700-1800 block of Gratz Street.” is what he said in a recent interview with Respect Magazine. From his most recent projects like #DIRTYMIDDLECLASS and #WHITE, you get a […]

By: Walt Fraze- Blue

Walt Fraze- Blue — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 06:06:31 +0000

[…] dividends for a bunch of artists who took the stage that day, particularly those who accompanied Asaad. 19-year-old Grande Marshall’s 800 tape has gotten love from just about every hip-hop outlet […]

By: RESPECT.The Fresh: Asaad Reinvents All Black Everything, Leather Shorts Included : RESPECT.

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:22:09 +0000

[…] but the presidential Rollie will surely resolve ‘em – Asaad, “Boss Status,” #WHITEWhile Asaad‘s making waves as a new Philly emcee, he’s also held down the style game. His music often […]

By: Lawrence Burney

Lawrence Burney — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:31:00 +0000

Great insight and painting a picture with the scene. Felt like I was on the rooftop as well. Love the Pac poem as the title as well. Good stuff. P.S- “Materialistic, but gangsta” may not be much of a contrast anymore, lol.