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Big Body Bes
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Background information
Birth nameBesnik E. Sadikaj
Born (1983-08-26) August 26, 1983 (age 41)
New York City, New York, United States
Genres
Occupations
Years active2011–present

Besnik E. Sadikaj (Albanian pronunciation: [ˈbɛsnik 'sadikaj]; born August 26, 1983), better known by the stage name Big Body Bes is an Albanian-American rapper and TV presenter.[1] He is best known for his association with Action Bronson, who describes Bes as his "Albanian cousin".[2][3] He has been featured on Action Bronson's Mr. Wonderful album, as well as other works including EPs and mixtapes.

Early life

Bes was born in New York City to Albanian parents from southern Albania in Gjirokastra and Berat.

Career

Bes began his music career in 2011 at the age of 27, on Action Bronson's debut album Dr. Lecter with his forte of spoken word with a strong composition of the elements of NYC street life, economic struggle and barbaric humor. Starting in 2014, Bes has been on a TV show called Fuck, That's Delicious. Other hosts include Action Bronson, The Alchemist, and Meyhem Lauren.

Starting in 2016, Bes has also been on a TV show called Traveling the Stars: Action Bronson and Friends Watch 'Ancient Aliens'. Other hosts include Action Bronson, Knxwledge, ScHoolboy Q, Earl Sweatshirt, Tyler, The Creator, Andy Milonakis, Riff Raff, Dirt Nasty, MC Eiht, The Alchemist, Eric André, Too Short, and Melissa Etheridge. In the first episode of the series, Bes declares he doesn't believe in dinosaurs.

Big Body Bes is currently working on his debut album set to be released in the future titled Body Language.[citation needed]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Body Language (TBA)
  • Body Count (TBA)
  • Body Beautiful (TBA)
  • Body Shop (TBA)
  • Body Bag (TBA)
  • Body of Work (TBA)

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Artist(s) Album
"Respect the Mustache" 2011 Action Bronson, Statik Selektah Well-Done
"Peruvian Desserts" 2012 Meyhem Lauren, Action Bronson, Roc Marciano Respect the Fly Shit
"Big Body Bes Intro" Action Bronson, The Alchemist Rare Chandeliers
"72 Virgins" 2013 Action Bronson Saaab Stories
"Reloaded" Statik Selektah, Pain In Da Ass, Action Bronson, Termanology, Tony Touch Extended Play
"Watersports" Action Bronson
"Introduction" Action Bronson, Party Supplies Blue Chips 2
"Twin Peugeots" Action Bronson, Party Supplies, Mac Miller
"9.24.13" Action Bronson, Party Supplies
"The Rising" 2015 Action Bronson Mr. Wonderful
"Falconry" Action Bronson, Meyhem Lauren
"Badmon Ting" 2016 Meyhem Lauren Piatto D'Oro
"Bonus Round" Meyhem Lauren, Action Bronson, Roc Marciano
"Boomerang" 2017 Jay Worthy, The Alchemist, Polo100 Fantasy Island
"Brother Jedidiah" The Alchemist, Budgie, Action Bronson The Good Book Vol. 2
"Tank" Action Bronson Blue Chips 7000
"Durag vs. Headband"
"Fulton Street Interlude" Harry Fraud The Coast
"Lexus in the Lobby" 2018 Meyhem Lauren, Hologram Glass
"Ring Ring" Action Bronson White Bronco
"Uptown Aquarium" 2019 The Alchemist Yacht Rock 2
"Brother Jedidiah" 2020 The Alchemist, Action Bronson The Good Book Pt. 2 "God's Work"

Filmography

Year Title Notes
2016–2020 Fuck, That's Delicious
2016 Traveling the Stars: Action Bronson and Friends Watch Ancient Aliens

Videography

Year Song Title Artist(s)
2015 "Baby Blue" Action Bronson featuring Chance the Rapper
2016 "Badmon Ting" Meyham Lauren featuring Big Body Bes

References

  1. ^ Rob Kenner (21 April 2014). "Don't Call Him a Weed Carrier: Meet Big Body Bes, Action Bronson's Albanian Cousin". Complex. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
  2. ^ Daniel Isenberg (15 November 2012). "Action Bronson Breaks Down His Album "Rare Chandeliers"". Complex. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
  3. ^ Drew Millard (21 May 2014). "Adventure Time With Action Bronson - "Welcome Home Big Body"". Noisey. Retrieved 18 January 2016.