Action Bronson is expanding his Blue Chips 2 tour with one of the biggest names in hip-hop. The Queens, N.Y., rapper will be performing with none other than Eminem.
At times, a rapper's best material is showcased on mixtapes, and in 2013, that proved to be the case for many artists. Without restrictions like copyright issues standing in the way, some of your favorite MC's took advantage of that freedom to create top-notch music. Choosing just one nominee to take the crown for Mixtape of the Year in The BoomBox Fan Choice Awards is no easy task.
Action Bronson impressed fans with 'Blue Chips 2' when it was released last month. Those fans who support classic Brosolino humor and excess over Party Supplies' idiosyncratic production may stay hype as the Queens, N.Y., rapper starts his tour at the beginning of next year.
An old adage goes that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. Yeah, that's fine and all, but let's be real: We all do it. That's especially true when it comes to music. The artwork associated with a mixtape or album (or single for that matter) can make or break certain projects.
Action Bronson leaves behind the overtly illegal activity of the '9-24-13'-themed 'Blue Chips 2' trailer and gets unplugged for the visual to 'Amadu Diablo.' The Queens, N.Y., rapper and producer Party Supplies put on an old school MTV Unplugged performance that's more Jay Z than Lauryn Hill.
The mixtape culture in hip-hop continues to flourish thanks to the Internet. The web allows hopeful rappers and producers to connect with the goal of catching a label's attention or, in special cases, making it on their own. It's a breeding ground of sorts for some while others use free releases to test the waters and holdover fans waiting on a proper release...
What would happen if Action Bronson was behind the scenes during the 1995 NBA showdown between the Knicks and the Pacers? The rapper goes back in time to relive what could have gone down in a promo visual for his forthcoming 'Blue Chips 2.'