Blue Chips 7000

Blue Chips 7000
Blue Chips 7000
Studio album by Action Bronson
Released	August 25, 2017
Recorded	2016–17
Genre	Hip hop
Length	38:05
Label	Atlantic; Vice;
Producer	Action Bronson (exec.); Harry Fraud (also exec.); The Alchemist; Daringer; Woody Jackson; Knxwledge; Party Supplies;
Action Bronson chronology
Singles from Blue Chips 7000
	"Durag vs. Headband"; Released: October 21, 2016; "Let Me Breathe"; Released: June 14, 2017; "The Chairman's Intent"; Released: July 27, 2017;

Blue Chips 7000 is the third studio album by American rapper Action Bronson. It is the third and final installment in his Blue Chips series, following 2013's mixtape Blue Chips 2.^[1] The album was released on August 25, 2017, by Atlantic Records and Vice Records.^[2]^[3]

Promotion

On September 13, 2017, Bronson announced an 18-city fall North American tour to promote the album, starting on October 5 at Dallas' South Side Music Hall, and finishing on December 5 at New York City's Terminal 5 venue.^[4]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
Source	Rating
Metacritic	76/100^[5]
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[6]
Exclaim!	7/10^[7]
HipHopDX	4.1/5^[8]
Pitchfork	7.4/10^[9]
Renowned for Sound	^[10]
Rolling Stone	^[11]

Blue Chips 7000 received generally positive reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, the album received an average score of 76, based on 6 reviews.^[5]

Justin Ivey of HipHopDX praised Bronson and his producers for crafting humorous lyricism with tight and upbeat instrumentation, calling it "a triumphant moment for [Action Bronson] the rapper, re-establishing his position as the court jester of Hip Hop. It’s unabashedly fun and a refreshing celebration of sample-based beats in a genre largely moving away from them."^[8] Riley Wallace of Exclaim! also commended Bronson's penchant for "straight-up bars" throughout the track list, despite lacking in emotional introspection or social commentary, saying that, "While the project does have a mixtape feel to it as opposed to an album, it delivers a lot of heat. If you're a fan of the Fuck, That's Delicious host, then this project is a must-listen."^[7] Jay Balfour, writing for Pitchfork, praised the songs for their diverse production and upfront brag raps, saying that "these new tracks are probably the strongest in his catalog—full of cheeky, relentless verses to match the energetic funk he’s best accompanied by—and the repetition feels strategic."^[9] AllMusic's Andy Kellman gave note of the production involving "scuttling percussion, noodling electric pianos, and rubbery basslines" that showcase Bronson's "nasal, humor-laced self-praise and subtle jabs at himself," concluding that "At all times, Bronson's enthusiasm for nourishment, sexual exploits, professional sports references, and inhalants remains at a high level."^[6]

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer	Length
1.	"Wolfpack"	Ariyan Arslani Justin Nealis Augusto Martelli	Party Supplies	2:34
2.	"La Luna"	Arslani Daniel Alan Maman Woody Jackson	The Alchemist Jackson	3:02
3.	"The Chairman's Intent"	Arslani Rory William Quigley Onuma Singsiri	Harry Fraud	2:43
4.	"Hot Pepper" (featuring Meyhem Lauren and Jah Tiger)	Arslani Glen Boothe Ini Kamoze Sylvester Stewart	Knxwledge	3:36
5.	"Bonzai"	Arslani Quigley Rik Elings	Harry Fraud	1:58
6.	"Let It Rain"	Arslani Nealis Sonny Akpan	Party Supplies	3:12
7.	"My Right Lung"	Arslani Nealis Duncan Lamont	Party Supplies	2:00
8.	"TANK" (featuring Big Body Bes)	Arslani Maman Doris Stojka	The Alchemist	2:41
9.	"Let Me Breathe"	Arslani Quigley Mark Morales Darren Robinson Kurt Walker Damon Wimbley	Harry Fraud	2:52
10.	"9-24-7000" (featuring Rick Ross)	Arslani William Roberts Quigley Gary Daly Gary Johnson Eddie Lundon	Harry Fraud	3:29
11.	"The Choreographer"	Arslani Thomas A Paladino Kenneth Stover	Daringer	3:12
12.	"Chop Chop Chop"	Arslani Paladino Alexander Gradsky	Daringer	4:06
13.	"Durag vs. Headband" (featuring Big Body Bes)	Arslani Boothe Besnik Sadikay	Knxwledge	2:40
Total length:				38:05

Charts

Chart (2017)	Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA)^[12]	94
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)^[13]	117
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)^[14]	163
New Zealand Heatseekers Albums (RMNZ)^[15]	2
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)^[16]	90
US Billboard 200^[17]	53
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)^[18]	31
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)^[19]	25

In popular culture

"The Chairman's Intent" is used by AEW wrestler Hook as his entrance theme.^[20]

References

^ "Action Bronson Freestyles on Flex". WQHT. July 13, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2017 – via YouTube.
^ "Blue Chips 7000 by Action Bronson on Apple Music". iTunes (US). Apple. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
^ Reed, Ryan (July 27, 2017). "Action Bronson Details 'Blue Chips 7000' Album With Kung Fu Video". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Archived from the original on October 25, 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
^ Geslani, Michelle (September 13, 2017). "Action Bronson announces Blue Chips 7000 North American tour". Consequence. Archived from the original on January 1, 2024. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
^ ^a ^b "Blue Chips 7000 by Action Bronson". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on January 1, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
^ ^a ^b Kellman, Andy. "Blue Chips 7000 - Action Bronson". AllMusic. Archived from the original on December 10, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
^ ^a ^b Wallace, Riley (August 30, 2017). "Action Bronson Blue Chips 7000". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on September 19, 2021. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
^ ^a ^b Ivey, Justin (August 29, 2017). "Action Bronson "Blue Chips 7000" Review". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Archived from the original on September 23, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
^ ^a ^b Balfour, Jay (August 29, 2017). "Action Bronson: Blue Chips 7000 Album Review". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on September 9, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
^ Scarsbrook, Rachael (September 5, 2017). "Album Review: Action Bronson – Blue Chips 7000". Renowned for Sound. Archived from the original on January 1, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
^ Weingarten, Christopher R. (August 25, 2017). "Review: Action Bronson's 'Blue Chips 7000'". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Archived from the original on September 27, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
^ "ARIA Chart Watch #436". auspOp. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on September 2, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
^ "Ultratop.be – Action Bronson – Blue Chips 7000" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Action Bronson – Blue Chips 7000" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
^ "NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 4, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
^ "Swisscharts.com – Action Bronson – Blue Chips 7000". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
^ "Action Bronson Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
^ "Action Bronson Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
^ "Action Bronson Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
^ Minsker, Evan (December 10, 2021). "An Action Bronson Song Is Hook's New AEW Entrance Theme". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2021.

[1] "Action Bronson Freestyles on Flex". WQHT. July 13, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2017 – via YouTube.

[2] "Blue Chips 7000 by Action Bronson on Apple Music". iTunes (US). Apple. Retrieved September 6, 2017.

[3] Reed, Ryan (July 27, 2017). "Action Bronson Details 'Blue Chips 7000' Album With Kung Fu Video". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Archived from the original on October 25, 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2017.

[4] Geslani, Michelle (September 13, 2017). "Action Bronson announces Blue Chips 7000 North American tour". Consequence. Archived from the original on January 1, 2024. Retrieved January 1, 2024.

[MC-5] "Blue Chips 7000 by Action Bronson". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on January 1, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2017.

[AM-6] Kellman, Andy. "Blue Chips 7000 - Action Bronson". AllMusic. Archived from the original on December 10, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2017.

[Exclaim-7] Wallace, Riley (August 30, 2017). "Action Bronson Blue Chips 7000". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on September 19, 2021. Retrieved September 6, 2017.

[HHDX-8] Ivey, Justin (August 29, 2017). "Action Bronson "Blue Chips 7000" Review". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Archived from the original on September 23, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2017.

[Pitchfork-9] Balfour, Jay (August 29, 2017). "Action Bronson: Blue Chips 7000 Album Review". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on September 9, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2017.

[Sound-10] Scarsbrook, Rachael (September 5, 2017). "Album Review: Action Bronson – Blue Chips 7000". Renowned for Sound. Archived from the original on January 1, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2017.

[RS-11] Weingarten, Christopher R. (August 25, 2017). "Review: Action Bronson's 'Blue Chips 7000'". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Archived from the original on September 27, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2024.

[12] "ARIA Chart Watch #436". auspOp. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on September 2, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2017.

[ac_Flanders_Action_Bronson-13] "Ultratop.be – Action Bronson – Blue Chips 7000" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved October 25, 2017.

[ac_Netherlands_Action_Bronson-14] "Dutchcharts.nl – Action Bronson – Blue Chips 7000" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved July 1, 2018.

[15] "NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 4, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2017.

[ac_Switzerland_Action_Bronson-16] "Swisscharts.com – Action Bronson – Blue Chips 7000". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 25, 2017.

[ac_Billboard200_Action_Bronson-17] "Action Bronson Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 25, 2017.

[ac_BillboardRandBHipHop_Action_Bronson-18] "Action Bronson Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 20, 2019.

[ac_BillboardRap_Action_Bronson-19] "Action Bronson Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 20, 2019.

[20] Minsker, Evan (December 10, 2021). "An Action Bronson Song Is Hook's New AEW Entrance Theme". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2021.

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Discography
Studio albums	Dr. Lecter Well-Done Mr. Wonderful Blue Chips 7000 White Bronco Only for Dolphins Cocodrillo Turbo Johann Sebastian Bachlava the Doctor
EPs	Saaab Stories
Mixtapes	Rare Chandeliers Blue Chips 2
Singles	"Baby Blue"
Other songs	"1 Train"
TV series	The Untitled Action Bronson Show Fuck, That's Delicious Traveling the Stars: Action Bronson and Friends Watch Ancient Aliens
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