Fresh from a trip down to Miami, breakout MC Action Bronson is quick with t… Read Full Bio ↴Fresh from a trip down to Miami, breakout MC Action Bronson is quick with the cuisine jokes: despite sampling a few burgers and wines at the Food Network's South Beach Wine and Food Festival, the classically trained former chef maintains his signature version would've trumped all. "The Bronson Burger could've easily won any category at that place," he proclaims, casually asserting his culinary confidence.

Combining gut-busting humor, complex lyrical food references, and a vast understanding of street culture, Action Bronson carved out his own lane last year with undeniable mic skills and gregariously offbeat charisma. After self-releasing acclaimed debut "Dr. Lecter" and a well-received collaborative album with producer Statik Selectah ("Well-Done," on DCide), Bronson's latest effort, "Blue Chips," finds the Queens native teaming with Fool's Good Records producer Party Supplies and sneaker brand Reebok for an off-the-cuff free mixtape.

Much like Bronson's endless punch lines, "Blue Chips," out today (March 12) on Complex.com, took shape in an easygoing studio atmosphere. "The original thing I wanted to call it was '5 Minute Beats and 1 Take Raps' [because] that's pretty much all it really was," Bronson reveals. "It was all on the fly shit," agrees Party Supplies. "It wasn't thought out."

Most of "Blue Chips" was made in Party Supplies' home studio in Brooklyn over YouTube sample digging, grub from local chicken joint Pies 'n' Thighs, and obligatory smoke sessions.

Action Bronson + Party Supplies, "Blue Chips"

"I jumped on YouTube, found some weird obscure sample -- basically started looping it on the drum machine and [Bronson] wrote some shit," Party Supplies says of the recording. "It's digging in the crates," Bronson adds. " is digging nonetheless. It's still hard to find [the gems]."

The spontaneous environment spurred some choice moments of carefree collaboration. "Party Supplies helped me out on a rhyme, on the song 'Blue Chips,'" laughs Bronson. "He actually was saying things to me and I was turning them into rap."

That open-minded attitude attracted Reebok, leading it to fund the project and sponsor the release. "They're very progressive. They're both two different people, both very creative," says Reebok head of entertainment for global Matt Pantoja, a hip-hop fan and friend of managers Dante Ross (Bronson) and Peter Oasis (Party Supplies). "Everybody's talking about bringing New York back and all these things, and I felt like this was something that was going to create that kind of energy and get people psyched on the project."

For both artists, the Reebok deal was a chance to pair with one of their favorite brands. "Reebok introduced the idea to us, we were into it, and we love Reebok. [They're] such a classic company," Party Supplies says. "I grew up wearing them shits," affirms Bronson. "I wear the Kamakazi and I still have a lot of old school Reeboks today: the Pumps, the Michael Chang's, the Shaq's."

Flip Ya
Action Bronson & Party Supplies Lyrics

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Live stare in the mirror I'm a changed man
Never, I'm just executing my game plan
Shit, I'm crunching numbers just
Like a rain man and got the gray Lamb
Interior was beige sand
I snap the button on the driving gloves
Pointy shoe like Aladdin on the flyin rug
I probably die from drugs

Or while I'm fucking
Fuck it, as long as she suck dick
You see me with a bitch like Vanna
White at the benefit for battered wives
Lightly battered yam
A squeeze of lemon over lamb
Staring at the crescent while I'm
Laying on my back
Smokin' drug, you know the potent one
Put a half ounce of the crystal in
The asshole of a shih tzu
Twist your bitch too, like Brazilian jujit'su
When I marry
Cop a shower room that shit's two
Sell your pussy if I called and had my chips
Boo it's Bam Bam and I'm feeling
Like my time is here, to take the world over
Sit AC slater style on your girl's shoulder
Then have a cold soda
If you ain't with me roll over

My mind marinate in drug sauce
The private driver's name is Gustaf
The cuff links is like a slut's cough
So disgusting, english muffin
With the butter at the Yiddish luncheon
With my pimpish cousin
He sport the slick back clean
And I inquired howd he get that
Paused and said a bitch is a bitch
I twist the spliff while I sit in the six
The classic LO sweaters sit on the prince
Thumbs in the belt loop
As i pose for the pic my boyish element
I blessed your residence with elegance
Turning entire rooms into elephants
Stepped in the building
The doorman resemble Marcus Garvey
Ferrari cake at the party
Wheeled in by Steve Harvey
He had the freshest line in the building
He stunted on mine, it was my party
And he tarnished my shine got mad
And had him escorted out
"Vincent, get 'im outta my sight"
And Missy Elliot had started a fight
Busta Rhymes was on a molly
From afar you thought it was Kane
But it was Body
Catch a chokeslam if you try to try me
Monday night catch me wilin'
At the bingo house just left the dog show
You know I brought Ringo out
He won a ribbon
Brandished it on the side of his coat
I went outside and I was offered a smoke
I declined politely
I rock the Jordan sole that's kinda icy

My drug of choice you know is kinda pricey
Niggah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Action Bronson & Party Supplies's song "Flip Ya" paint a vivid picture of the artist's extravagant lifestyle and unabashed indulgence. As the song begins, Bronson reflects on his transformation, stating that he is a changed man but not one who has abandoned his game plan. He boasts about his financial acumen, comparing himself to Rain Man, and his luxurious possessions, such as his gray Lamborghini with beige interior. Bronson exudes confidence and a lack of concern for consequences, expressing his willingness to die from drugs or during sexual encounters as long as he receives pleasure in the process.

The lyrics also showcase Bronson's extravagant tastes in food and women. He describes attending a benefit event for battered wives, where he is seen with an attractive woman (comparing her to Vanna White). He enjoys exotic culinary delights, from lightly battered yam to lamb with a squeeze of lemon. All the while, he indulges in drugs, specifically noting that he smokes a potent one while staring at the moon.

Continuing to portray himself as a larger-than-life figure, Bronson references Brazilian jujitsu and his desire to marry and have a lavish wedding. He imagines having a shower room in his house and even suggests that he could sell a woman's body if he wanted to. The song tackles themes of excess, power, and a disregard for societal expectations or consequences.

Line by Line Meaning

Live stare in the mirror I'm a changed man
I reflect on my life and see that I have transformed as a person

Never, I'm just executing my game plan
Actually, I am just following my carefully thought-out strategy

Shit, I'm crunching numbers just like a rain man and got the gray Lamb
I am analyzing data like a mathematical genius and driving a luxurious gray Lamborghini

Interior was beige sand
The inside of my car is decorated with a light brown color resembling sand

I snap the button on the driving gloves
I confidently fasten the button on my gloves worn for driving the car

Pointy shoe like Aladdin on the flyin rug
I wear shoes with a sharp point, reminiscent of Aladdin's footwear while he rides a magical flying carpet

I probably die from drugs
There is a likelihood that I may pass away due to my indulgence in drugs

Or while I'm fucking
Perhaps even during sexual intercourse

Fuck it, as long as she suck dick
But it doesn't matter, as long as she performs oral sex

You see me with a bitch like Vanna
You witness me alongside an attractive woman, similar to Vanna White from the game show 'Wheel of Fortune'

White at the benefit for battered wives
She is present at a charity event for abused spouses

Lightly battered yam
A cooked yam with a thin coating of batter on the outside

A squeeze of lemon over lamb
I add a tangy touch to the lamb dish by drizzling fresh lemon juice over it

Staring at the crescent while I'm laying on my back
I lie down and gaze at the crescent moon above

Smokin' drug, you know the potent one
I am smoking a powerful and potent substance

Put a half ounce of the crystal in the asshole of a shih tzu
I discreetly hide a substantial amount of drugs inside a small dog's anus

Twist your bitch too, like Brazilian jujit'su
I also manipulate and control your romantic partner, just like in the martial art of Brazilian jujitsu

When I marry Cop a shower room that shit's two
When I get married, I will ensure the presence of two luxurious shower rooms in my residence

Sell your pussy if I called and had my chips
If I were to be in a position of power, I could easily manipulate you into selling your body

Boo it's Bam Bam and I'm feeling like my time is here, to take the world over
Hello, it's Bam Bam (nickname) and I strongly believe that this is my moment to conquer the world

Sit AC slater style on your girl's shoulder
I confidently sit on your girlfriend's shoulder like AC Slater, a character from the TV show 'Saved by the Bell'

Then have a cold soda
Afterwards, I will relax and enjoy a refreshing cold soda

If you ain't with me roll over
If you are not supporting me, then you should move aside

My mind marinate in drug sauce
My thoughts and ideas are heavily influenced and soaked in the effects of drugs

The private driver's name is Gustaf
The chauffeur who drives me around is named Gustaf

The cuff links is like a slut's cough
My cuff links are flashy and attention-seeking, much like a promiscuous person's exaggerated cough

So disgusting, english muffin
They are so distasteful and terrible, just like a plain English muffin

With the butter at the Yiddish luncheon
I am having a traditional Yiddish luncheon, spreading butter on my food

With my pimpish cousin
Accompanied by my cousin who exudes a confident and controlling aura

He sport the slick back clean
He has a well-groomed hairstyle, with his hair slicked back smoothly

And I inquired howd he get that
Curiously, I asked him about how he achieved that look

Paused and said a bitch is a bitch
After a brief pause, he replied that all women are essentially the same

I twist the spliff while I sit in the six
I skillfully roll a cannabis joint while I relax in my luxury car

The classic LO sweaters sit on the prince
I wear the timeless LO sweaters, making me feel like royalty

Thumbs in the belt loop
I casually place my thumbs in the loops of my belt

As i pose for the pic my boyish element
While I strike a pose for a photograph, my youthful and playful nature shines through

I blessed your residence with elegance
I brought charm and sophistication to your home when I entered it

Turning entire rooms into elephants
Metaphorically, my presence transforms entire rooms, creating a sense of grandeur and majesty

Stepped in the building The doorman resemble Marcus Garvey
As I entered the building, I noticed that the doorman bore a resemblance to Marcus Garvey, a prominent leader in black nationalism

Ferrari cake at the party
There was a cake at the party shaped like a Ferrari sports car

Wheeled in by Steve Harvey
The cake was brought in by Steve Harvey, a well-known television host

He had the freshest line in the building
Steve Harvey had the most stylish and fashionable appearance at the event

He stunted on mine, it was my party
He showed off and outshined me, even though it was my own celebration

And he tarnished my shine got mad
His actions dampened my excitement and made me angry

And had him escorted out
Consequently, I arranged for him to be escorted out of the premises

"Vincent, get 'im outta my sight"
I instructed Vincent to remove him from my presence immediately

And Missy Elliot had started a fight
In the midst of this chaos, Missy Elliot initiated a physical altercation

Busta Rhymes was on a molly
Busta Rhymes was under the influence of MDMA (commonly known as molly)

From afar you thought it was Kane
From a distance, you may have mistaken him for rapper Big Daddy Kane

But it was Body
However, it was actually the rapper Body, not Kane

Catch a chokeslam if you try to try me
If you attempt to confront or challenge me, you will receive a powerful wrestling move called a chokeslam

Monday night catch me wilin' At the bingo house just left the dog show
On Monday nights, you might find me having a wild time at a local bingo venue or recently having attended a dog show

You know I brought Ringo out
I brought along my dog named Ringo to the event

He won a ribbon
Ringo received recognition and won a ribbon for his performance or appearance

Brandished it on the side of his coat
Proudly, Ringo displayed the ribbon pinned to the side of his fur coat

I went outside and I was offered a smoke
Upon leaving the location, someone kindly offered me a cigarette

I declined politely
However, I respectfully declined the offer

I rock the Jordan sole that's kinda icy
I wear sneakers with Jordan brand soles that have an impressive and cool appearance

My drug of choice you know is kinda pricey
It is well-known that the drugs I prefer to consume are quite expensive

Niggah
A slang term used to refer to a friend or acquaintance

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billie Rae Calvin

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