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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]

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
Mr. Wonderful (2015) Blue Chips 7000 (2017) White Bronco (2018)
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

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Aggregate scores
Source	Rating
Metacritic	76/100[4]
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[5]
Exclaim!	7/10[6]
HipHopDX	4.1/5[7]
Pitchfork	7.4/10[8]
Renowned for Sound	[9]
Rolling Stone	[10]

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.[4]

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."[7] 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."[6] 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."[8] 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."[5]

Track listing

Charts

Chart (2017)	Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[11]	94
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[12]	117
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[13]	163
New Zealand Heatseekers Albums (RMNZ)[14]	2
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[15]	90
US Billboard 200[16]	53
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[17]	31
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[18]	25

In popular culture

• "The Chairman's Intent" is used by AEW wrestler Hook as his entrance theme.[19]

References

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