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).
The Spark
Action Bronson Lyrics
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Money getting longer like my chin-hair (my beard)
I sport the latest style of swim-wear
I wish I woulda know that life would've been this way
Then again, if I knew, then would I do it the same
Beamer Olive it's blue in the rain
Copped my man a matching six and now we two and the same
It's only right, right? Right
But me first, I'm a hunter and I'm selfish
Dunk on Tim Duncan, 360° on ya bitch's face
Jump in the rental with the Maryland tags
Don't make me go inside the traveling bag
Come out the Chapel then,
Put my spoon inside the pudding in the ramekin
Leave you in past tense
All my bitches got accents, and big fat asses in a black Benz
Don't even call, cause I'm in Rome
Peace to all my fucking people locked up that should've been home
My whole life I was, running away
But now I run with the wind
Don't know what else they gonna say
But you keep running again
Money, glory, all I want
But now I'm riding
It all started with a little spark
The word is fucking bond
Check as I open my mind, and I open up my chakras
Perceiving in the light, as I'm focused through my optics
Third eye watching, stay open when I'm sleeping
Less sleep, more work, but I always stay dreaming
Life stays seeming like I'm drifting
"Stay scheming" niggas wanna slaughter my existence
But I stay shifting in different realities
And ask the higher Gods, change the channel
Like let me know, let me know what, let me know what it is
Let me tell 'em, let me tell 'em, what's wrong with the kids
Like a Pro-Era crew, wait, Joey Bad, who
Or Joe that blue like indigo hue
He's a indigo too, sent to lead the generation
Consciousness, awareness, and world domination
Face it, the government has been out to replace him
But every route's been miss-taken
My whole life I was, running away
But now I run with the wind
Don't know what else they gonna say
But you keep running again
Money, glory, all I want
But now I'm riding
It all started with a little spark
In the opening verse of Action Bronson's "The Spark," the rapper is declaring that he hasn't been seen for a while, but he's still around and making money. He compares the growth of his wealth to the length of his beard, indicating that he's been grinding it out for some time. Action Bronson then references his stylish swimwear and reflects on his life, wondering if he would've made the same choices if he knew how it would turn out. He mentions a matching car he bought for his friend, emphasizing that he takes care of the people around him. The chorus of the song talks about running away, but now running with the wind, indicating that Action Bronson is now living his dream and chasing what he wants.
Line by Line Meaning
You ain't seen me for a minute, but I been here
I may have not made my presence known, but I'm still around
Money getting longer like my chin-hair (my beard)
My wealth is growing rapidly and continuously, just like my beard
I sport the latest style of swim-wear
I have expensive tastes and always dress my best, including my swimwear
I wish I woulda know that life would've been this way
I didn't expect my life to turn out this successful and glamorous
Then again, if I knew, then would I do it the same
If I had known what life had in store for me, would I have made the same choices?
Beamer Olive it's blue in the rain
My car is a greenish color that appears blue in rainy weather
Copped my man a matching six and now we two and the same
I bought my friend a matching BMW and now we have the same car
It's only right, right? Right
It's only fair that we have matching cars since we're close friends
Everybody eating man (right)
Everyone is successful and making money
But me first, I'm a hunter and I'm selfish
Despite my success, I prioritize myself and my own interests
Dunk on Tim Duncan, 360° on ya bitch's face
I can do incredible feats such as dunking on NBA player Tim Duncan and performing a 360° move on someone's face
Jump in the rental with the Maryland tags
I got into a rental car with license plates from the state of Maryland
Don't make me go inside the traveling bag
Don't make me have to resort to getting something from my luggage
Come out the Chapel then,
I come out of a chapel, symbolizing my connection to a higher power
Put my spoon inside the pudding in the ramekin
I indulge in luxurious foods and desserts
Leave you in past tense
I leave people behind in the past since I am always moving forward
All my bitches got accents, and big fat asses in a black Benz
All of the women I associate with have foreign accents and curvaceous bodies, riding in a luxurious black Mercedes-Benz
Don't even call, cause I'm in Rome
Don't bother trying to contact me because I am enjoying my time in Rome
Peace to all my fucking people locked up that should've been home
I give respect to those who are incarcerated but should have never been in that position
My whole life I was, running away
Throughout my life, I was constantly escaping reality and avoiding my problems
But now I run with the wind
Now I am embracing life and chasing success at full speed
Don't know what else they gonna say
I'm not sure what others will say about me and my success
But you keep running again
I will keep pushing forward and achieving more success
Money, glory, all I want
All I care about is having wealth and fame
But now I'm riding
But now I am enjoying my success and living my dream
It all started with a little spark
My path to success began with a small moment or opportunity that ignited everything else
The word is fucking bond
I am telling the truth and everything I say is legitimate
Check as I open my mind, and I open up my chakras
I am expanding my consciousness and being more aware of my surroundings
Perceiving in the light, as I'm focused through my optics
I am perceiving the world in a positive light and with a new perspective
Third eye watching, stay open when I'm sleeping
I am always aware of my spiritual and intuitive senses even when I am asleep
Less sleep, more work, but I always stay dreaming
I prioritize working hard and achieving my goals, but I still have big dreams and aspirations
Life stays seeming like I'm drifting
Sometimes life feels like I am floating or drifting aimlessly with no purpose
"Stay scheming" niggas wanna slaughter my existence
There are people who want to harm me and bring me down
But I stay shifting in different realities
I adapt and change to different situations and realities to stay successful
And ask the higher Gods, change the channel
I pray and ask a higher power to guide me and help me make the right decisions
Like let me know, let me know what, let me know what it is
I am asking for clarity and understanding about my current situation
Let me tell 'em, let me tell 'em, what's wrong with the kids
I want to speak up and tell people what is wrong with the current generation
Like a Pro-Era crew, wait, Joey Bad, who
I reference a musical collective and their individual artist, reflecting on the current music scene
Or Joe that blue like indigo hue
I am referencing a musician named Joe with a unique blue hue to his music
He's a indigo too, sent to lead the generation
Joe is also a spiritual and intuitive person that can guide and inspire the youth
Consciousness, awareness, and world domination
I value being conscious and aware of my surroundings and believe in being successful on a global scale
Face it, the government has been out to replace him
The government is trying to silence or replace Joe for speaking the truth and promoting conscious thought
But every route's been miss-taken
Despite obstacles, Joe and those who share his mindset will continue to find success and break barriers
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Mr.Jesse
They need to put out more music like this
heyyomane
Solid tape from Statik. That instrumental is so sensual.
Efrain Garcia
2020 and this go harder then all these new rappers💯
Tim Roberts
Action and joey work well together
J Koooz26
Very well
thato Nokzah
The radio won't even play this dope shit no more
altaariq
The radio NEVER played dope shit
t3zzz2000
Instant classic!! Bronson killed it
Gam1ng J03
I'm reading all this stuff about action but what about Joey ? He killed this song
DB
I always found people slept on this song and his verse in particular but this dude was still mad young when it came out that’s pure talent