Blue Chips 7000

Blue Chips 7000
A cerulean blue cover that features the artist's name in black cursive writing, the 'Blue Chips' colored in yellow, and the '7000' in sky blue.
Studio album by
Action Bronson
ReleasedAugust 25, 2017
Recorded2016–17
GenreHip hop
Length38:05
Label
Producer
Action Bronson chronology
Mr. Wonderful
(2015) 		Blue Chips 7000
(2017) 		White Bronco
(2018)
Singles from Blue Chips 7000
  1. "Durag vs. Headband"
    Released: October 21, 2016
  2. "Let Me Breathe"
    Released: June 14, 2017
  3. "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[edit]

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[edit]

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic76/100[5]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[6]
Exclaim!7/10[7]
HipHopDX4.1/5[8]
Pitchfork7.4/10[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[edit]

No.TitleWriter(s)ProducerLength
1."Wolfpack"
Party Supplies2:34
2."La Luna"
3:02
3."The Chairman's Intent"
Harry Fraud2:43
4."Hot Pepper" (featuring Meyhem Lauren and Jah Tiger)
Knxwledge3:36
5."Bonzai"
  • Arslani
  • Quigley
  • Rik Elings
Harry Fraud1:58
6."Let It Rain"
  • Arslani
  • Nealis
  • Sonny Akpan
Party Supplies3:12
7."My Right Lung"
  • Arslani
  • Nealis
  • Duncan Lamont
Party Supplies2:00
8."TANK" (featuring Big Body Bes)
  • Arslani
  • Maman
  • Doris Stojka
The Alchemist2:41
9."Let Me Breathe"
Harry Fraud2:52
10."9-24-7000" (featuring Rick Ross)
Harry Fraud3:29
11."The Choreographer"
Daringer3:12
12."Chop Chop Chop"
Daringer4:06
13."Durag vs. Headband" (featuring Big Body Bes)
Knxwledge2:40
Total length:38:05

Charts[edit]

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[edit]

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

References[edit]

  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.
  5. ^ a b "Blue Chips 7000 by Action Bronson". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on January 1, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
  6. ^ a b Kellman, Andy. "Blue Chips 7000 - Action Bronson". AllMusic. Archived from the original on December 10, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  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.
  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.
  13. ^ "Ultratop.be – Action Bronson – Blue Chips 7000" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
  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.
  16. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Action Bronson – Blue Chips 7000". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
  17. ^ "Action Bronson Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
  18. ^ "Action Bronson Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
  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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