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."
Midget Cough
Action Bronson & Party Supplies Lyrics
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I’m here swerve
Light it
Yo i’m on the PCH, smokin’ THC
With the team, money be the dream
I take it multicolor baby
It ain’t gotta be green
I’m from Queens
Shit, 3 different types of forks
For a Monday lunch
Tamarind punch, higher than a javelin jump
Italian sluts, my whole battalion is nuts
We rock medallions and such
Don’t even step within six
Feet of my presence
Leave you open like the desert, Def Leopard
Fresh pepper did I mention
Steer the whip with one arm like Jim Abbott
Chocolate sauce over thin rabbit
If these opportunities arose before we
Would’ve been had it
Shorty sniffing haddock in the attic
I been an addict in these streets
In my pants I’ve even shatted
Then sat in it, sadly
Two things about to cop a few rings
And eat paper thin slices of the Blue Ling
Shoot eagles on a Jack Nicklaus course
Porsche with the triple exhaust
Seats soft like a midget’s cough
Coughs yeah, let’s hear that fly shit
Coughs yeah man
Oh fuck
I never thought that this could be my life
Russian mistress and Parisian wife
Always seasoned rice
The animals you find in the jungle
On the table sculpted in ice throw the dice
Leg drop after a big boot
1, 2, 3, it’s over, slide in the mint coupe
Dive out the chopper in the water, uh
No splash, Olympic shit
Ayo, the spliff look like a
Shrimp when it shit
Smoke the shark, Greg Norman shit
Me and Robert Horry in a foreign whip
Motherfucka I was born to live
And born to fuck a lot
Of pussy without spawning kids it’s me
The lyrics to "Midget Cough" by Action Bronson & Party Supplies depict a lavish and carefree lifestyle. The song opens with the artist driving on the Pacific Coast Highway, smoking THC and enjoying the company of his team. Money is seen as the ultimate dream, and he doesn't necessarily need it to be green, symbolizing a disregard for traditional wealth. The mention of being on the other side of the earth with the queen suggests a global presence and success.
The lyrics continue with references to the artist's Queens origins and extravagant indulgences. There are mentions of various types of forks for a Monday lunch, emphasizing a luxurious lifestyle. The lyrics also touch on the artist's affinity for drugs, reckless behavior, and promiscuity.
Overall, "Midget Cough" portrays a persona of excess, hedonism, and a lack of societal constraints.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah it’s me
I am the one speaking, identifying myself
I’m here swerve
I have arrived and I'm ready to move and take action
Light it
Ignite the marijuana joint
Yo i’m on the PCH, smokin’ THC
I'm cruising on the Pacific Coast Highway while smoking marijuana
With the team, money be the dream
I'm with my crew, and our goal is to make money
I take it multicolor baby
I enjoy diversity and variety in life
It ain’t gotta be green
Money doesn't have to be the only source of happiness
On the other side of earth with the queen
I'm traveling to different countries with a woman (queen) I adore
I’m from Queens
I originate from the borough of Queens, New York City
Shit, 3 different types of forks
I have a selection of three different forks for eating
For a Monday lunch
I value having options even for a simple weekday meal
Tamarind punch, higher than a javelin jump
I'm drinking a tamarind-flavored punch and feeling an intense euphoria like jumping a javelin
Italian sluts, my whole battalion is nuts
Italian women in a promiscuous manner are all around, and my group is crazy and wild
We rock medallions and such
We wear and flaunt necklaces and similar accessories
Don’t even step within six feet of my presence
Stay away from me and give me personal space
Leave you open like the desert, Def Leppard
I will leave you vulnerable and defenseless like a desert, comparing it to the vulnerability in Def Leppard's music
Fresh pepper did I mention
I want to emphasize the freshness and uniqueness of what I'm about to say
Steer the whip with one arm like Jim Abbott
I maneuver the car effortlessly with one arm, similar to how the baseball player Jim Abbott pitched with one hand
Chocolate sauce over thin rabbit
I enjoy extravagant and indulgent treats like pouring chocolate sauce on a small rabbit
If these opportunities arose before we
If these chances appeared previously
Would’ve been had it
We would have already seized those opportunities
Shorty sniffing haddock in the attic
A woman is using cocaine (haddock) in a hidden space above the house (attic)
I been an addict in these streets
I have struggled with addiction while living in these neighborhoods
In my pants I’ve even shatted
I have even defecated in my pants due to drug use
Then sat in it, sadly
I continued to sit in my own mess, feeling regretful
Two things about to cop a few rings
I'm about to acquire a few championship rings or expensive jewelry
And eat paper thin slices of the Blue Ling
I will indulge in very thin slices of expensive and rare Blue Ling fish
Shoot eagles on a Jack Nicklaus course
I excel in golf and take down eagles while playing on a course designed by Jack Nicklaus
Porsche with the triple exhaust
I drive a Porsche equipped with a three-exhaust system
Seats soft like a midget’s cough
The car's seats are incredibly comfortable, as gentle and delicate as a midget's cough
Coughs yeah, let’s hear that fly shit
Exclaiming excitement to hear impressive and impressive music
Coughs yeah man
Expressing agreement and enthusiasm
Oh fuck
Surprised or shocked reaction
I never thought that this could be my life
I never imagined my life would turn out this way
Russian mistress and Parisian wife
I have both a romantic partner from Russia and a wife from Paris
Always seasoned rice
My life is always interesting and full of flavor
The animals you find in the jungle
The people and situations encountered in the urban environment
On the table sculpted in ice throw the dice
In challenging situations, take risks without hesitation
Leg drop after a big boot
Performing wrestling moves like a leg drop after delivering a powerful kick
1, 2, 3, it’s over, slide in the mint coupe
In a quick and efficient manner, it's a victory and I effortlessly enter a new luxurious car
Dive out the chopper in the water, uh
Jumping out of a helicopter into the water
No splash, Olympic shit
Executing the dive without causing a splash, comparable to Olympic-level performance
Ayo, the spliff look like a
The marijuana joint resembles
Shrimp when it shit
The shape and appearance of shrimp feces
Smoke the shark, Greg Norman shit
I consume marijuana, comparing it to golfer Greg Norman's bold and unique style
Me and Robert Horry in a foreign whip
I am with basketball player Robert Horry in a luxury car from a different country
Motherfucka I was born to live
I was destined to have an extraordinary and fulfilling life
And born to fuck a lot
I was meant to have frequent sexual encounters
Of pussy without spawning kids it’s me
I have engaged in sexual activities without having any children
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@kensyre
seats soft like a midget's cough, I love the painting he does with words.
@longliveth6964
witty punchline for real
@aahxzen
I would love to hear Bronson get a whole album or atleast EP with these laid back beats, he just vibes with that so well. His lyricism walks that line between absurd and gritty so well and these beats really let it flow.
@12jewelsfree73
Great description!
@loujeskey9936
Same
@thatstress1
💯 he dope
@jansiz1
Did I mention, I steer the whip with one arm like Jim Abbott
@Izzy7s7
Coming back to Blue Chips 2 for the first time since it came out. Got this track on repeat.
@mikesmith-it6od
Action has such a nice flow in this song... party supplies is so fucken nice with this beat too.
Edit: still here in 2019
@sandman3565
2020