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).
Shiraz
Action Bronson Lyrics
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Bring a hooker to the muthafuckin Jets Inn
In the sack, break her back like a Redskin
Need the dough like I'm trying to get the bread thin
Tree to make the head spin
Every season play the corner like I'm Revis
Light Caesar, heavy bearded like I'm Jesus
New York City, Queens borough be the backdrop
Big things, see me moving like a Sasquatch
Money, I'm in pursuit, cuchillo inside the boot
Bitches are on display, give brain
Inside the coupe. Shift gears, that's with the left
Which means I'm on the right, get paid
By any means, you hold it, say goodnight kid
Two fingers hold the potion when I'm smoking
Slow motion, snatch a snapper out the ocean
In my lungs go the drugs like the red chief
Red leaf lettuce blood money on the bench seat
12 courses laid up on the long table
Aged wine got me spinning like a dreidel
For fly women use a condom cause it's fatal
Hazel eyed bitched always blazing up the basil
The red razor cut the features in your facial
Creep in Corona, bumping Fernando Villalona
Puffing cheeba in the street by the chimi corner
Tu ne tappa me, muthafuckas are sloppy
Captain of the rap, you talking to papi
Up in Niagara Falls, make your wifey suck a
Bag of balls, it's sick, just like a Magic cough
Same person on camera or when the muthafuckin' camera off
Hash straight from the desert, can knock
A camel off, Sheep straight out of school
Let the hammers off. Off the boat shit
Whole cliques roll thick, no shit
Piss drunk and they smoke sticks
Not a word of English but
They hold the four-fifths
Fila jumpsuit, sandals, the whole shit
Young kids walking around, got the Desi in hand
Going "Boom Shakalaka!" like it's NBA Jam
Never speak to fuzz
Tap out the reefer, show him how
To use his sneakers, 'cause
Roasted peppers, sweet tomatoes, heirloom
We on the beach, fresh Ceviche
We in Cancun, fly girly curly
Hair is getting read through
We in the shower give me head: shampoo
Swimming trunk, shoe accentuate the ankle
Eyes blue, put the children's money in the Banco
Giuseppe Franco, take the cash and tango
I'm straight stoned -sly, thank you
Bye, peace, one, fuck you
In the song Shiraz, Action Bronson reflects on his success and the luxurious lifestyle that comes with it. He boasts of being the best since he started in the industry and how he brings women to Jets Inn for sex, where he breaks their back like the Washington Redskins. He also talks about his financial goals as he needs to get the bread thin. Smoking weed is a significant theme in the song, with Action Bronson comparing it to a potion and talking about taking the drugs that go to his lungs. He also discusses how he enjoys fine wine and dining, but he has to use a condom with attractive women because it's fatal.
Bronson also boasts about his rhyming skills, comparing them to the prowess of the NFL player Darrelle Revis. He refers to himself as heavy-bearded Jesus, indicating his self-belief and confidence. The song is also significant because it showcases the beautiful landscape of Queens. The rapper talks about being from the city and how it's the backdrop of his life. In conclusion, the song Shiraz is a reflection of Action Bronson's successful career and the beautiful location that molded his life.
Line by Line Meaning
We've been the best since I stepped in
I've been on top since I entered the game
Bring a hooker to the muthafuckin Jets Inn
Take a prostitute to the Jets Inn
In the sack, break her back like a Redskin
Have sex with her aggressively
Need the dough like I'm trying to get the bread thin
I need a lot of money
Tree to make the head spin
Smoking marijuana
Every season play the corner like I'm Revis
I excel at what I do
Light Caesar, heavy bearded like I'm Jesus
I have a short haircut and a long beard
New York City, Queens borough be the backdrop
I'm from Queens
I bring it back to all the benches, need a blacktop
I reminisce about my childhood playing basketball
Big things, see me moving like a Sasquatch
I'm making moves
Money, I'm in pursuit, cuchillo inside the boot
I'm trying to get rich and I'm carrying a knife
Bitches are on display, give brain
Women are flaunted for their sexual abilities
Inside the coupe. Shift gears, that's with the left
Driving a car with manual transmission
Which means I'm on the right, get paid
I'm making money
By any means, you hold it, say goodnight kid
Do whatever you need to do to succeed, don't hold back
Two fingers hold the potion when I'm smoking
Using a hand to hold a joint or blunt
Slow motion, snatch a snapper out the ocean
Catching a fish with your bare hands
In my lungs go the drugs like the red chief
Inhaling drugs
Red leaf lettuce blood money on the bench seat
Money on the car seat
12 courses laid up on the long table
Eating a fancy meal
Aged wine got me spinning like a dreidel
Drinking too much wine
For fly women use a condom cause it's fatal
Use protection with attractive women
Hazel eyed bitched always blazing up the basil
Women with green eyes smoking marijuana
The red razor cut the features in your facial
A barber shaving your face
Creep in Corona, bumping Fernando Villalona
Driving through Corona, listening to Latin music
Puffing cheeba in the street by the chimi corner
Smoking marijuana on the corner
Tu ne tappa me, muthafuckas are sloppy
Don't touch me, you're sloppy
Captain of the rap, you talking to papi
I'm a leader in the rap game
Up in Niagara Falls, make your wifey suck a
Getting oral sex from someone's wife
Bag of balls, it's sick, just like a Magic cough
Disgusting situation
Same person on camera or when the muthafuckin' camera off
I'm the same person on and off camera
Hash straight from the desert, can knock
Hashish from the desert
A camel off, Sheep straight out of school
Camel and sheep referenced for drugs
Let the hammers off. Off the boat shit
Talking about drugs from overseas
Whole cliques roll thick, no shit
Lots of people around
Piss drunk and they smoke sticks
Drinking and smoking cigarettes
Not a word of English but
People who don't speak English
They hold the four-fifths
Holding guns
Fila jumpsuit, sandals, the whole shit
Wearing a specific outfit
Young kids walking around, got the Desi in hand
Young people holding guns
Going "Boom Shakalaka!" like it's NBA Jam
Celebrating like in a video game
Never speak to fuzz
Never talk to the police
Tap out the reefer, show him how
Teaching someone to smoke marijuana
To use his sneakers, 'cause
To be careful while smoking
Roasted peppers, sweet tomatoes, heirloom
Listing food ingredients
We on the beach, fresh Ceviche
Eating food at the beach
We in Cancun, fly girly curly
In Cancun with attractive women
Hair is getting read through
Reading a book
We in the shower give me head: shampoo
Having sex in the shower
Swimming trunk, shoe accentuate the ankle
Wearing shorts that show your shoes
Eyes blue, put the children's money in the Banco
Saving money for the future
Giuseppe Franco, take the cash and tango
Giuseppe Franco referenced as a hair stylist
I'm straight stoned -sly, thank you
I'm high
Bye, peace, one, fuck you
Saying goodbye
Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARIYAN ARSLANI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
mleach2013
As a 29 year veteran of rap and hip hop my taste are eclectic to say the least (my record collection stretches from nwa to black sheep and public enemy to ice t and far far beyond from '86 to present day.)
Action Bronson is some of the most amazing shit that I've heard in the last 10 years. He's killing on every mixtape.
If he sounds like Ghostface then the original Wu master should be ingratiated that this New York boy is carrying the torch with his sound.
Keep writing like you do Action and you'll be one of the greatest.
Watch this motherfucker turn into an animal.........
Nick Burrell
cant even begin to explain how much i love this man. so confident and word play is crazy
Bigumz
I love this beat, I love the flow, I love the interaction with the people of NY,just all around great song.
Dusty Luminox
This track & video never fail to keep me posted floating in peace. Bronsonās voice & flow were the perfect combo for this instrumental. Bravo š¤š¼
Malik
First action song I ever heard. heard it when it first dropped and been rocking with the man ever since
Free Guy
Beastman if u haven't, listen to the Rockers with Wiz Khalifa. Fire
John Allen
Same
MC MLee
Same
metalslime
Same g. Shit still slaps
matt waza
same!
Kevin Schart
hip hop isn't always about "saying something" its about delivery and word play first as well. His cadence is impeccable. His voice is like a percussion instrument. The point is he doesn't necessarily have to be "saying anything" to be dope.