Action Bronson is pure unintentional comedy in a bottle of virgin olive oil with scented rosemary and his legend just keeps on spreading. Keeping the tradition of burning Statik Selektah’s beats to a barbecued crisp from Well Done, the dynamic duo take it back to ’63 with “Cirque Du Soleil,” Read the rest of this entry »

The Ghostface Killah comparisons that have followed Action Bronson ever since he hit the national radar with this spring’s breakbeat-fueled digital release, Dr. Lecter, are reasonable, but ultimately lazy. While the two emcees’ vocal similarities are uncanny, and their colorful personalities bloom from the same twisted tree, Bronson’s Anthony Bourdain meets Kool G. Rap lyrical approach is unique and virtually impossible to categorize. Read the rest of this entry »

With Well Done’s release date peeking over the horizon, Action Bronson and Statik Selektah let loose the video for “Not Enough Words.” It’s my favorite joint that’s leaked off the album so far – not just because Bronson’s ridiculous with the pen, because he is, but because there’s a little of the man behind the words in this track. Read the rest of this entry »

Somewhere online, I read someone saying that they couldn’t get into Action Bronson because he sounded too much like Ghostface & only rapped about food. In some ways, the assessment is accurate since Bronson is a chef-turned-rapper and a portly fellow who obviously enjoys consuming the dishes he creates. Read the rest of this entry »

Fresh off reminding the world of one of the finest examples of early ’90s cinema, Action Bronson returns to the Internet with the first single from his upcoming album with Statik Selektah, Well Done. “Cocoa Butter” is a taste of what comes natural to Bronsalino, some of that dizzying array of punchlines, references and braggadocio he can conjure up at the drop of a dime. Read the rest of this entry »

Action may be the first and only cat I’ve ever heard use the word “baklava” in rap. Yet another reason why Flushing MC’s high on the “ones to watch” list for the rest of 2011. Read the rest of this entry »