Action Bronson
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Arian Asllani |
| Born | December 2, 1983 [1] Flushing, Queens, New York |
| Genres | Hip hop, mafioso rap |
| Occupations | Rapper, Chef |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Smart Crew, Fool's Gold, Vice, Atlantic Records |
| Associated acts | Apathy, Team Facelift, Termanology, Statik Selektah, Meyhem Lauren, The Alchemist, Harry Fraud, Schoolboy Q |
| Website | www.actionbronson.com |
Arian Asllani[2] (born 2 December 1983), better known by his stage name Action Bronson, is an American rapper from Flushing, Queens, New York of Albanian descent.
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Biography [edit]
Early life [edit]
Asllani's parents are Albanian immigrants.[3][4][5][6][7] Before entering the rap scene he was a respected fire-flame gourmet chef in New York City, and frequently raps about food in his songs. He hosted his own online cooking show entitled "Action in the Kitchen". He has gained fame for lyrically and stylistically resembling rapper Ghostface Killah (with whom he collaborated, along with friend and fellow rapper Termanology, on a song called "Meteor Hammer" from the 2011 compilation album Legendary Weapons). In an interview with HipHopDX, he was asked about how it was to sound like him, and he responded with,
"Yeah, I mean at the end of the day, it’s all good because Ghostface Killah is one of the best rappers alive, so if I sound similar to the best rapper alive then that is fine. To me there is no comparison; he is a legend and I am a newcomer. If I would try and emulate with anyone it would be Kool G Rap, he is the person I look up to the most. I am not upset but at the end of the day I am my own person and no one can take that away from me."[8]
2011: Dr. Lecter & Well Done [edit]
He released his debut studio album Dr. Lecter in 2011, which is available in digital download and also in CD-R on his official website. Action Bronson is an atheist, which he revealed in the songs "Love Letter" and "Not Enough Words" (lyrics: "I believe in science, she believe in Jesus" and "ask to swear to God, but in that I don't believe though"), from Action Bronson's collaboration album with Statik Selektah, Well Done.[9] He was recently featured twice on Domo Genesis's & The Alchemist's debut collaboration album No Idols on tracks "Elimination Chamber (also featuring Earl Sweatshirt & Vince Staples) & "Daily News" (also featuring SpaceGhostPurrp & Earl).
2012-present: Rare Chandeliers & major label debut album [edit]
On August 12, 2012, Action Bronson announced via Twitter that he signed a recording contract with Warner Bros. Records via media company, VICE (also home to Snoop Lion).[10] Action also announced that he would work exclusively with NUE Agency for concert bookings.[11] The responsible is Paul Rosenberg who became Bronson's manager and also signed him to his management firm Goliath Artists before getting him signed to both Vice and Warner Bros.[12]
In 2012, he did a collaboration album with The Alchemist, named Rare Chandeliers. In January it was announced that Bronson would be performing at the 2013 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.[13] On March 26, 2013 it was announced that Bronson would be a part of XXL Magazine's 2013 Freshman Class.[14] In May 2013 he announced that he was moved to Atlantic Records and his album Saab Stories with Harry Fraud would be coming soon.[15] On May 14, 2013 he released "Strictly 4 My Jeeps" as the first single from his major label debut album.[16] The music video was filmed in Manhattan during mid May 2013 along with Riff Raff.[17]
Discography [edit]
Independent albums [edit]
| Title | Album details |
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| Dr. Lecter (with Tommy Mas) |
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| Well-Done (with Statik Selektah) |
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| Saab Stories (with Harry Fraud) |
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Mixtapes [edit]
| Title | Album details |
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| Bon Appetit ..... Bitch |
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| The Program EP |
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| Blue Chips (with Party Supplies) |
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| Rare Chandeliers (with The Alchemist) |
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| Blue Chips II (with Party Supplies) |
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Guest appearances [edit]
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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| "Glaciers" | 2010 | Meyhem Lauren, Shaz One | Clarified Butter |
| "Fish" | Meyhem Lauren, Science | ||
| "Steamed Broccoli" | Meyhem Lauren, Shaz One, Fi-Lo | ||
| "Money Is Reality" | Statik Selektah, Termanology | The Evening News EP | |
| "All I Think About" | 2011 | Apathy | Honkey Kong |
| "Never A Dull Moment" | Statik Selektah, Termanology, Bun B | Population Control | |
| "The Geniva Conference" | Meyhem Lauren, Bags, Science, Animal, Jay Steele | Self Induced Illness | |
| "Meteor Hammer" | Wu-Tang Clan, Termanology | Legendary Weapons | |
| "Jordan vs. Bird" | Maffew Ragazino | Rhyme Pays | |
| "Roadhouse" | Marq Spekt, Kno | MacheteVision | |
| "Choices" | Asher Roth | Pabst & Jazz | |
| "Ivory Coast Crime Scene" | The Kid Daytona | The Interlude II | |
| "Big, Bad & Dangerous" | Smoke DZA | Sweet Baby Kushed God | |
| "Lose Control" | Rite Hook | Draw You In | |
| "Yo What's Good New York" | 2012 | Heems | Nehru Jackets |
| "Mazel Tov" | N.O.R.E. | Crack On Steroids | |
| "Riggs & Murtaugh" | Reks | Straight, No Chaser | |
| "The Main Event" | J57, Meyhem Lauren, Maffew Ragazino, Rasheed Campbell, DJ Brace | 2057 EP | |
| "MARS" | Large Professor, Cormega, Roc Marciano, Saigon | Professor @ Large | |
| "Decisions Over Veal Orloff" | The Alchemist | Russian Roulette | |
| "Turnbuckle Music" | Smoke DZA | Rugby Thompson | |
| "Up Top Game" | Stu Cat, Phil Ade | Beware Of The Cat | |
| "Special Effects" | Meyhem Lauren, Heems | Respect The Fly Shit | |
| "Pan Seared Tilapia" | Meyhem Lauren, AG Da Coroner, Despot | ||
| "Peruvian Deserts" | Meyhem Lauren, Roc Marciano | ||
| "Thousand Dollar Gym Shoes" | Meyhem Lauren | Mandatory Brunch Meetings | |
| "Stewed Rabo" | Meyhem Lauren, AG Da Coroner | ||
| "Mean"[18] | French Montana | Mac & Cheese 3 | |
| "1 Train"[19] | 2013 | ASAP Rocky, Kendrick Lamar, Joey Badass, Danny Brown, Yelawolf, Big K.R.I.T. | Long. Live. ASAP |
| "It’s Raw"[20] | Inspectah Deck, 7L & Esoteric | Czarface | |
| "Put It In Your Mouth" (Remix)[21] | Hologram | N/A | |
| "Pro Create"[22] | Jared Evan | Boom Bap & Blues | |
| "Marvelous"[23] | Eddie B | Horsepower | |
| "Morey Boogie Boards"[24] | Harry Fraud | Adrift | |
| "Live From Kissena Blvd"[25] | Funkmaster Flex | Who You Mad At? Me Or Yourself? | |
| "The One"[26] | Prodigy | Albert Einstein | |
| "NaNa" | Chance the Rapper | Acid Rap | |
| "Icky Woods"[27] | Alex Wiley | N/A | |
| "Beyond A Reasonable Doubt" | Joey Badass | XXL 2013's Freshmen Class: The Mixtape | |
| "The Spark"[28] | Statik Selektah, Joey Badass, Mike Posner | Extended Play | |
| "Reloaded"[28] | Statik Selektah, Pain In Da Ass, Big Body Bes, Termanology, Tony Touch |
References [edit]
- ^ "Twitter / ActionBronson: I am now 29 years old". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2013-01-19.
- ^ "Twitter / ActionBronson: I'm really here http://t.co/SAbc79ep". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2013-01-19.
- ^ Name (2011-11-03). "Action Bronson Continues To Cook Up That Hottness". Wegoinin.com. Retrieved 2013-01-19.
- ^ Simon Vozick-Levinson (2011-08-10). "Artist to Watch: Rapping Chef Action Bronson Cooks Up Rugged Rhymes". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2013-01-19.
- ^ "Get To Know: Action Bronson". Social.entertainment.msn.com. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
- ^ K1ng Eljay (2011-11-28). "Album Review: Action Bronson & Statik Selektah’s "Well Done"". AllHipHop.com. Retrieved 2013-01-19.
- ^ "Action Bronson is your NSFW Jewish NYC rapper". Hipster Jew. 2012-06-18. Retrieved 2013-05-17.
- ^ Tobias, Jonathan (2011-05-26). "DXnext: Action Bronson | Check Out New Hip Hop Artists & Upcoming Rappers". HipHop DX. Archived from the original on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
- ^ "Action Bronson & Statik Selektah - 'Not Enough Words'". YouTube. 2011-11-20. Retrieved 2013-01-19.
- ^ "Action Bronson Signs Deal With VICE/Warner Bros. Records | XXL". Xxlmag.com. 2012-08-13. Retrieved 2013-01-19.
- ^ Hampp, Andrew (2012-08-07). "Backbeat: Of Monsters and Men, Jezabels Play Billboard's Packed Post Party At Chicago's Double Door". Billboard.biz. Retrieved 2013-01-19.
- ^ "Action Bronson Joins Goliath Artists Management, Home to Eminem - XXL". Xxlmag.com. 2012-08-23. Retrieved 2013-05-17.
- ^ "Check Out the 2013 Coachella Lineup". Complex. 2013-01-25. Retrieved 2013-05-17.
- ^ "XXL Freshman Class 2013 Cover Revealed - Page 2 of 2 - XXL". Xxlmag.com. 2013-03-27. Retrieved 2013-05-17.
- ^ "Audio: Action Bronson & The Alchemist – DJ Whoo Kid Interview". Xclusives Zone. 2013-05-10. Retrieved 2013-05-17.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Strictly 4 My Jeeps - Single by Action Bronson". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2013-05-17.
- ^ "Behind The Scenes: Action Bronson “Strictly 4 My Jeeps”". Rap Radar. 1970-01-01. Retrieved 2013-05-17.
- ^ Horowitz, Steven J. "French Montana "Mac & Cheese 3" Mixtape Download & Stream". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved November 20, 2012.
- ^ Horowitz, Steven J (December 7, 2012). "A$AP Rocky's Reported "LongLiveA$AP" Tracklist Leaks". HipHopDX. Retrieved December 7, 2012.
- ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (2013-01-07). "Inspectah Deck & 7L & Esoteric "CZARFACE" Tracklist & Cover Art". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-05-17.
- ^ "Hologram f. Action Bronson - Put It In Your Mouth Remix". HipHop DX. 2013-02-14. Retrieved 2013-05-17.
- ^ "Jared Evan f. Action Bronson - Pro Create". 2013-03-03. Retrieved 2013-05-17.
- ^ "Eddie B f. Action Bronson - Marvelous [Prod. Harry Fraud]". HipHop DX. 2013-03-09. Retrieved 2013-05-17.
- ^ "Action Bronson – “Morey Boogie Boards” (Prod. Harry Fraud)". Stereogum. 2013-02-01. Retrieved 2013-05-17.
- ^ "New Mixtape: Funkmaster Flex 'Who You Mad At? Me Or Yourself?'". Vibe. April 13, 2013. Retrieved April 13, 2013.
- ^ Paine, Jake (April 15, 2013). "Prodigy & Alchemist "Albert Einstein" Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist". HipHop DX. Retrieved April 15, 2013.
- ^ "Alex Wiley f. Action Bronson - Icky Woods". 2013-05-11. Retrieved 2013-05-17.
- ^ a b Paine, Jake (May 17, 2013). "Statik Selektah "Extended Play" Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist". HipHop DX. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
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