Action Bronson

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Biography

Action was born and raised in Flushing, Queens. He is of Albanian descent. He used to be a respected fire-flame gourmet chef in New York City, and frequently raps about food in his songs. But he gave up cooking for a rap career. He has gained notoriety lyrically and stylistically resembling to rapper Ghostface Killah (who he collaborated with, along with friend, and fellow rapper Termanology on a song called “Meteor Hammer” on Wu-Tang Clan’s 2011 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.” He released his debut studio album Dr. Lecter in 2011.

Details

Item Name Item Details
Year Formed 2008
Number of Albums 31
Record Label Atlantic
Website actionbronson.com
Wikipedia Action Bronson on Wikipedia
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Genres

Hip Hop

Trivia

What is Arslani's talk show?

The Untitled Action Bronson Show

...buted label Vice Records. Arslani hosts a talkvariety show The Untitled Action Bronson Show , as well as his travel program Fuck, That's Delicious, on ...
What is his travel show called?

Fuck, That's Delicious

...The Untitled Action Bronson Show, as well as his travel program Fuck, That's Delicious , on Viceland. In September 2017, Arslani published his first bo...
In what month and year did Arslai release his first book?

September 2017

... well as his travel program Fuck, That's Delicious, on Viceland. In September 2017 , Arslani published his first book, based on his travel show, a cook...
What was the name of Ariyan Arslani's debut album?

Mr. Biography

...led Fuck, That's Delicious. He released his major label debut album, Mr. Biography edit 19832010: Early life and career edit Ariyan Arslani was born i...
In what city was he born?

New York City

...ly life and career edit Ariyan Arslani was born in Flushing, Queens, New York City , on December 2, 1983, to an Albanian Muslim father and an American ...
What was his father's ethnicity?

Albanian Muslim

...born in Flushing, Queens, New York City, on December 2, 1983, to an Albanian Muslim father and an American Jewish mother. Growing up he had been raise...
What was the name of his cooking show?

Action in the Kitchen

...et chef in New York City. He hosted his own online cooking show, Action in the Kitchen . After breaking his leg in the kitchen, Bronson concentrated so...
What was the name of the collaboration he collaborated with Chance the Rapper in 2015?

Baby Blue

...bel debut, featuring the goldcertified Chance the Rapper collaboration Baby Blue . A New York City native from Queens' Flushing neighborhood, Bronson, ...
Where was he born?

Ariyan Arslani

... York City native from Queens' Flushing neighborhood, Bronson, born Ariyan Arslani , developed his first area of expertise in his family's restaurant. ...
What was the name of Bronson's first two albums?

Dr. Lecter and WellDone

...ased his debut mixtape, as well as his first two proper albums, Dr. Lecter and WellDone , the latter cobilled to producer Statik Selektah. Given an ext...
Who co-billed Dr. Lecter and WellDone?

Statik Selektah

...er albums, Dr. Lecter and WellDone, the latter cobilled to producer Statik Selektah . Given an extra boost by appearances from Prodigy and Raekwon, two...
At what number did the EP peak on Billboard's rap chart?

six

... two of Bronson's key '90s hardcore inspirations, the EP peaked at number six on Billboard's rap chart. The success of prerelease single Baby Blue, fe...
What was the name of Bronson's second series for Viceland?

Traveling the Stars: Action Bronson and Friends Watch Ancient Aliens

... second series for the Viceland channel, Traveling the Stars: Action Bronson and Friends Watch Ancient Aliens . The Traveling the Stars theme Descendan...
For what channel was Traveling the Stars aired?

Viceland

...levision, and only a few months later launched a second series for the Viceland channel, Traveling the Stars: Action Bronson and Friends Watch Ancient...
In what year did Standing in the Rain reach the public?

2016

...heme Descendant of the Stars, Durag vs. Headband, and the Suicide Squad: The Album inclusion Standing in the Rain also reached the public during 2016 ....
What was the name of the song that was included in the Suicide Squad: The Album?

Standing in the Rain

...heme Descendant of the Stars, Durag vs. Headband, and the Suicide Squad: The Album inclusion Standing in the Rain also reached the public during 2016....
In what year did Bronson release his debut album?

2011

...e solely on his music carer. Action Bronson's debut studio album, Dr. Lecter, was independently released under Fine Fabric Delegates on 15 March 2011 ....
What was the name of the collaboration album that was released in 2011?

WellDone

...n 2011, followed by the release of Statik Selektah collaboration album WellDone that same year. His third and latest solo album, Blue Chips 7000, was ...
In what year was Blue Chips 7000 released?

2017

... year. His third and latest solo album, Blue Chips 7000, was released in 2017 . Aside from his rap career, he is known for hosting his talkvariety show...
What was Bronson's father's religion?

Muslim

...itled Fuck, That's Delicious. Growing up, he was raised in his father's Muslim tradition. Before embarking on a career as a rapper, which was original...
What was the name of Action Bronson's debut album?

Dr. Lecter

...ng his leg in a kitchen incident. He released his debut studio album, Dr. Lecter , independently in 2011, followed by the release of Statik Selektah co...
What culinary school did Action Broonson attend?

Art Institute of New Yorks

... Bronson is on the verge of possessing. After studying in the Art Institute of New Yorks culinary program, he took jobs ranging from busboy to sous ch...
What did Bronson do after a broken leg forced him out of the kitchen?

began writing seriously

.... And after a broken leg forced him out of the kitchen, Bronson began writing seriously . 2012 introduced collaborations with artists like Earl Sweatsh...
What was the name of the street album produced by Party Supplies?

Blue Chips

...rtists like Earl Sweatshirt, Riff Raff and SpaceGhostPurp, as well as Blue Chips , the brilliant street album produced by Party Supplies. The work rece...
At what number did Blue Chips debut on the Billboard charts?

7

...ived critical acclaim from Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and more, debuting at 7 on the Billboard 200. Wonderful boasts an allstar cast, from features by ...
What was the name of the cookbook that he was releasing?

Fuck, Thats Delicious:An Annotated Guide to Eating Well

... he would be releasing his own cookbook, titled Fuck, Thats Delicious:An Annotated Guide to Eating Well with Abrams Publishing, stirring excitement thr...
In what month and year did he announce his new book?

March 2016

...oolboy Q, Too Short, Earl Sweatshirt, and Eric Andreto name a few. In March 2016 , Bronson announced that he would be releasing his own cookbook, title...
When did Arslani sign with Warner Bros. Records?

August 2012

...on, is an American rapper, writer, chef, and television presenter. In August 2012 , he signed with Warner Bros. Records, but was later moved to the Atl...
Along with Nas, Nas, Cam'ron, Mobb Deep, UGK, and the WuTang Clan, who is a notable American rapper?

Kool G Rap

...nces Action Bronson cites as major influences fellow American rappers Kool G Rap , Nas, Cam'ron, Mobb Deep, UGK and the WuTang Clan. Other artists incl...
What does Bronson often rap about in his songs?

food

...as Albanian wedding singers. Rapping style Bronson frequently raps about food in his songs. Bronson's lyrics often make reference to sports in New Yor...
In what month and year did his girlfriend give birth to his son?

November 2019

...but at the end of the day I am my own person and no one can take that away from me. Bronson's current girlfriend gave birth to a son in November 2019 ....
What was the name of the 2012 mixtape Bronson released with The Alchemist?

Rare Chandeliers

...nt, Vice Records. Bronson has released several mixtapes, including Rare Chandeliers (2012) with American hip hop producer The Alchemist, and Blue Chip...
Who was the producer of Blue Chips 2?

Party Supplies

...ducer The Alchemist, and Blue Chips 2 (2013) with longtime producer Party Supplies . Action Bronson released his major label debut, an extended play (E...
In what year did the EP Saaab Stories come out?

2013

...ay (EP) titled Saaab Stories, with frequent collaborator Harry Fraud, in 2013 . He released his major label debut album, Mr. Bronson was born in Flushi...
What was the name of the first album released by Mr.Bronson on his major label?

Saaab Stories

...Bronson released his major label debut, an extended play (EP) titled Saaab Stories , with frequent collaborator Harry Fraud, in 2013. He released his m...
In what city was Mr.bronson born?

Flushing, Queens, New York

...released his major label debut album, Mr. Bronson was born in Flushing, Queens, New York , the son of an Albanian Muslim immigrant father and a Jewish ...
When did Bronsons break his leg?

while working one day in his father's restaurant

... Action in the Kitchen, but after breaking his leg while working one day in his father's restaurant , Bronson concentrated solely on his music career. ...
When was Bronson's debut album released?

March 15, 2011

...r. Lecter was independently released under Fine Fabric Delegates on March 15, 2011 . The album, produced entirely by New York Citybased music producer ...
Who produced the album Dr. Lecter?

Tommy Mas

...011. The album, produced entirely by New York Citybased music producer Tommy Mas , was made available for digital download and also in CDR, on his offi...
In what month and year did Bronson release WellDone?

November

...able for digital download and also in CDR, on his official website. In November of that year, Bronson followed up with WellDone, a collaborative effor...