Asher Roth, I Love College | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the 3^rd edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “I Love College” performed by rapper, Asher Roth.  

It only takes ONE hit to solidify a musical legacy 💯! On 1 Hit WONDERful, we highlight songs that were the SOLE hit by a given musician.  To be fair, it is possible that the artists appearing on this list earned a minor hit or two, BUT for the most part, it’s that ONE hit that earned them recognition. So, in the 3^rd edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024) we dive into “I Love College”,  the one hit wonder by Asher Roth.

“That party last night was awfully crazy, I wish we taped it / I danced my ass off and had this one girl completely naked.” What happens in college, stays in college! The novel, unapologetic single “I Love College” earned rapper Asher Roth his sole ‘hit’ on the Billboard Hot 100. Yes, he charted two additional songs – “Lark On My Go-Kart” and “G.R.I.N.D. (Get Ready It’s a New Day)” – but neither gained traction.  “I Love College,” on the other hand, narrowly missed the top-10, peaking at no. 12 on the pop charts. Beyond its chart performance, “I Love College” was certified multiplatinum by the RIAA. Additionally, parent album, Asleep in the Bread Aisle, was certified gold.  One hit wonder he may be, but there’s nothing to hang your head about when you’ve earned some plaques!

The substance of “I Love College” is lacking, yet relatable. Perhaps white frat boys embrace Roth’s experiences the most, but anybody who’s experienced college on campus knows the social aspect hits different. In the chorus, Roth continues, “Drink my beer and smoke my weed / But my good friends is all I need / Pass out at three, wake up at ten…” You get the picture.  In the verses, Asher expands, referencing beer, cheap pizza, beer pong, and sex.  Some of his most memorable lines include, “So fill up my cup, let’s get fucked up” (verse one) and “And don’t have sex, if she’s too gone / When it comes to condoms, put two on” (verse two).  Obviously, consent is key, and someone to’ up to the flo’ up can’t consent – they’re far too inebriated! However, the two condoms advice – sketch, man! Where things are particularly fratty is the interlude section, with the chants of “Chug!” and “Keg-stand!” A song where the white boys get lit and go crazy, we’ll never forget the charm of “I Love College”.

🎙 Asher Roth • 💿 Asleep in the Bread Aisle • 🏷 UMG Recordings, Inc. • 🗓 2009

Asher Roth, I Love College: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 3 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; Elias Souza from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]