Arslani hosts a talk/variety show The Untitled Action Bronson Show, as well as his travel program Fuck, That's Delicious, on Viceland. His frequent collaborators Meyhem Lauren, The Alchemist, and formerly Big Body Bes are regulars on both of his television series. Mario Batali, Andrew Zimmern, Daniel Boulud, Rick Bayless, Grant Achatz, and others have been guests on his television series. In September 2017, Arslani published his first book, based on his travel show, a cookbook, also entitled Fuck, That's Delicious.
Arslani has also released several mixtapes, such as Rare Chandeliers (2012), with American hip-hop producer The Alchemist and Blue Chips 2 (2013) with longtime producer Party Supplies, before releasing his major label debut, an extended play (EP) titled Saaab Stories, with frequent collaborator Harry Fraud, in 2013. He released his major label debut album, Mr. Wonderful, on March 23, 2015.
Influences
Action Bronson cites as major influences fellow American rappers Kool G Rap, Nas, Cam'ron, Mobb Deep, UGK and the Wu-Tang Clan. Other artists include Michael Jackson, Carlos Santana, Queen as well as Albanian wedding singers.
Rapping style
Bronson frequently raps about food in his songs. He is also well known for his frequent, and often obscure, allusions to athletes and sports teams. Bronson's lyrics often make reference to sports in New York City but also touch on more obscure subjects such as professional wrestlers, bodybuilders, figure skating and sports betting.
Early in his career, Bronson gained recognition for lyrically and stylistically resembling fellow New York rapper Ghostface Killah of Wu-Tang Clan (with whom he collaborated, along with friend and fellow rapper Termanology, on a song called "Meteor Hammer", from the 2011 compilation album Legendary Weapons). Ghostface Killah himself has admitted to confusing Bronson's rapping for his own. In a 2011 interview with HipHopDX, Bronson was asked about how it was to be compared to the Wu-Tang rapper, 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.
Personal life
Bronson has two children with a former girlfriend. Bronson's current girlfriend gave birth to a son in November 2019.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, Bronson documented his weight loss journey using a combination of diet change and high-intensity interval training. To date he has lost 127 pounds (58 kg).
Barry Horowitz
Action Bronson Lyrics
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"Two hundred thirty-one pounds, Barry Horowitz!"
Yeah, the Chocolatier
Bronsalinio, yeah
To the back with the hat, lean back in the 'Lac
Crack the window, hear the soldier styles and that in back
This is Bronson, representing Flushing, Queens on the map
Yeah, heavyweight primate with a Harvard mind
Blunts filled with the citrus mixed with orange lime
Pussy drip when the thought of Action come to mind
Born to ride, winter spring summer shine
Bonafide, eyes wide, run and hide
You don't want the revolution to be televised
Terrified from the Arab mountain death camps
With the iron burning hot, give you chest stamps
Phone calls with the cloth over the mouthpiece
With or without leaf, burn about an ounce chief
To the neck like a razor for the stubble
Raised inside the struggle, blazin' in the huddle yeah
Dig a hole, throw the lamb in it
Left the slippers in the sand motherfuckers couldn't stand in it
("Someone took the words to my song")
It's Barry Horowitz rap, I pat myself on the back
Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk, Shaq I attack
Close the window to your soul, weed inside my lungs burn
These old suckers gettin' placed into a young urn
Specialized like the little bus
Use my chubby little finger first to stimulate the clitoris
King Kong ain't got shit on us
I'm out here gettin' it for real while you motherfuckers filibust'
Weed in my finger flicker, I'm on a solo mission
Started at pole position, eyes on the long division
As it burn my thumb, I roll another one
Quite persistent, that's why they call me my mother's son
Shoot the cold gift, leave your ho stiff
Make your ho sniff Hootie and the Blowfish
Obey the coke king
Cause every motherfucker in rockin' loaded, I'm on that old shit!
("Someone took the words to my song")
("Someone took the words to my song")
"Barry Horowitz, always likes to pat himself on the back"
The lyrics of Action Bronson's song "Barry Horowitz" are a mix of amusing and confrontational verses. The first two lines introduce his opponent, who is from St. Petersburg, Florida and weighs 231 pounds. After that, Bronson begins rapping about himself, referencing his nickname âChocolatierâ and his hometown, Flushing, Queens. He says that he is a âheavyweight primate with a Harvard mind,â suggesting that he is intelligent as well as physically imposing. Bronson also mentions smoking blunts filled with citrus and orange lime, which he claims makes women attracted to him. He asserts that he was âborn to rideâ and implores his enemies to ârun and hide,â adding that they donât want a revolution to be televised.
In the second verse, Bronson continues to brag about his skills, stating that he is specialized like the little bus and using a chubby little finger to stimulate the clitoris. He takes a shot at other rappers, saying that they are being placed in young urns while he is out getting it for real. Bronson claims that he is quite persistent, and that is why they call him his mother's son. He then ends the verse with a barrage of insults and references to drug use.
Line by Line Meaning
His opponent from St. Petersburg, Florida
Announcing the wrestler Barry Horowitz's opponent for the match, who is from St. Petersburg, Florida.
Two hundred thirty-one pounds, Barry Horowitz!
Introducing the wrestler Barry Horowitz, who weighs 231 pounds.
To the back with the hat, lean back in the 'Lac
I'm in the backseat of my Cadillac, wearing my hat and leaning back.
Crack the window, hear the soldier styles and that in back
I cracked the car window and can hear the soldiers talking in the backseat.
Ain't no "Cat in the Hat," just a cat that can rap
I'm not a children's book character, I'm a rapper.
This is Bronson, representing Flushing, Queens on the map
I'm Action Bronson and I'm representing Flushing, Queens.
Yeah, heavyweight primate with a Harvard mind
I'm a big, strong guy with a smart mind.
Blunts filled with the citrus mixed with orange lime
I smoke marijuana wrapped in a citrus-flavored cigar.
Pussy drip when the thought of Action come to mind
Women get aroused when they think of me.
Born to ride, winter spring summer shine
I was born to do this; I'm here year-round.
Bonafide, eyes wide, run and hide
I'm real and if you see me, you better run.
You don't want the revolution to be televised
You don't want me to start a revolution and have it all over television.
Terrified from the Arab mountain death camps
I'm scared of the Arab mountain death camps.
With the iron burning hot, give you chest stamps
I'll burn you with a hot iron and leave chest stamps.
Phone calls with the cloth over the mouthpiece
I make phone calls with a cloth over the mouthpiece.
With or without leaf, burn about an ounce chief
I'll smoke an ounce of marijuana with or without rolling papers.
To the neck like a razor for the stubble
I'll cut your neck like a razor for the stubble.
Raised inside the struggle, blazin' in the huddle yeah
I grew up in hard times and still manage to smoke with my friends.
Dig a hole, throw the lamb in it
I'll dig a hole and throw a lamb in it.
Left the slippers in the sand motherfuckers couldn't stand in it
I left my slippers in the sand and nobody could stand in them.
"Someone took the words to my song"
Someone stole the lyrics to my song.
It's Barry Horowitz rap, I pat myself on the back
This is a rap about Barry Horowitz and I'm praising myself.
Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk, Shaq I attack
I don't mess around, I'm serious like Shaquille O'Neal.
Close the window to your soul, weed inside my lungs burn
Don't let anyone in and let me smoke some weed.
These old suckers gettin' placed into a young urn
Old people are dying and getting put in urns.
Specialized like the little bus
I'm special like the short bus.
Use my chubby little finger first to stimulate the clitoris
I use my fat finger to please a woman sexually.
King Kong ain't got shit on us
I'm better than King Kong.
I'm out here gettin' it for real while you motherfuckers filibust'
I'm serious and working hard while others are just talking.
Weed in my finger flicker, I'm on a solo mission
I'm smoking weed and doing my own thing.
Started at pole position, eyes on the long division
I started out on top and I'm looking ahead in life.
As it burn my thumb, I roll another one
As I roll a joint, it burns my thumb but I keep going.
Quite persistent, that's why they call me my mother's son
I'm persistent like my mother and that's where I get it from.
Shoot the cold gift, leave your ho stiff
I'm great in bed and will leave any woman satisfied.
Make your ho sniff Hootie and the Blowfish
I'll make a woman cry like she's listening to Hootie and the Blowfish.
Obey the coke king
I'm the king of cocaine and you should listen to me.
Cause every motherfucker in rockin' loaded, I'm on that old shit!
Everyone is doing something different but I'm sticking to what I know.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARIYAN ARSLANI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ruairi
More songs with wrestling references needed
Ruairi
@Nick LaCombe who what?
Nick LaCombe
I hope you've found Westside Gunn by now
Low Level Content
7 years ago when I first heard this, blew my mind.. even see my comment still here from back then too. Day one fans salute!! đȘđŸ
Portable Zaps
EBK SCORSESE this shit blows everyone away đđ bitches stare when you play this out loud
Emih Duffy
I really wana tell Action Bronson how beautiful his music isÂ
T-Jin
Its soooo sick
George Nguyen
Bronsonlino TRULY went in when he first came out, and it's what i keep on repeat for years now
Eduardo Abarca
HOROWITZ WINS! HOROWITZ WINS!
El Nova
that NES Pro Wrestling image is dope! WRESTLING 4 Life