Introduction
Besnik E. Sadikaj ([ˈbɛsnik 'sadikaj]; born August 26, 1983), better known by the stage name Big Body Bes is an Albanian-American rapper and TV presenter. He is best known for his association with Action Bronson, who describes Bes as his "Albanian cousin". He has been featured on Action Bronson's Mr. Wonderful album, as well as other works including EPs and mixtapes.
Early life
Bes was born in New York City to Albanian parents from southern Albania in Gjirokastra and Berat.
Career
Bes began his music career in 2011 at the age of 27 on Action Bronson's debut album Dr. Lecter with his forte of spoken word with a strong composition of the elements of NYC street life, economic struggle and barbaric humor. Starting in 2014, Bes has been one of the hosts of a TV show called Fuck, That's Delicious. Other hosts include Action Bronson, The Alchemist, and Meyhem Lauren.
Starting in 2016, Bes has also been one of the hosts on a TV show called Traveling the Stars: Action Bronson and Friends Watch 'Ancient Aliens'. Other hosts include Action Bronson, Knxwledge, ScHoolboy Q, Earl Sweatshirt, Tyler, The Creator, Andy Milonakis, Riff Raff, Dirt Nasty, MC Eiht, The Alchemist, Eric André, Too Short, and Melissa Etheridge. In the first episode of the series, Bes declares he doesn't believe in dinosaurs.
Bes can be found all around the NYC region promoting music, television and film production under the aliases Big Body Bes, Big Body Bugatti, and Big Body Bismillah.
Big Body Bes is currently working on his debut album set to be released in the near future titled Body Language.
Discography
Studio albums
- Body Language (TBA)
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Respect the Mustache" | 2011 | Action Bronson, Statik Selektah | Well-Done |
| "Peruvian Desserts" | 2012 | Meyhem Lauren, Action Bronson, Roc Marciano | Respect the Fly Shit |
| "Big Body Bes Intro" | Action Bronson, The Alchemist | Rare Chandeliers | |
| "72 Virgins" | 2013 | Action Bronson | Saaab Stories |
| "Reloaded" | Statik Selektah, Pain In Da Ass, Action Bronson, Termanology, Tony Touch | Extended Play | |
| "Watersports" | Action Bronson | N/A | |
| "Introduction" | Action Bronson, Party Supplies | Blue Chips 2 | |
| "Twin Peugeots" | Action Bronson, Party Supplies, Mac Miller | ||
| "9.24.13" | Action Bronson, Party Supplies | ||
| "The Rising" | 2015 | Action Bronson | Mr. Wonderful |
| "Falconry" | Action Bronson, Meyhem Lauren | ||
| "Badmon Ting" | 2016 | Meyhem Lauren | Piatto D'Oro |
| "Bonus Round" | Meyhem Lauren, Action Bronson, Roc Marciano | ||
| "Boomerang" | 2017 | Jay Worthy, The Alchemist, Polo100 | Fantasy Island |
| "Brother Jedidiah" | The Alchemist, Budgie, Action Bronson | The Good Book Vol. 2 | |
| "Tank" | Action Bronson | Blue Chips 7000 | |
| "Durag vs. Headband" | |||
| "Fulton Street Interlude" | Harry Fraud | The Coast | |
| "Lexus in the Lobby" | 2018 | Meyhem Lauren, Hologram | Glass |
| "Ring Ring" | Action Bronson | White Bronco | |
| "Uptown Aquarium" | 2019 | The Alchemist | Yacht Rock 2 |
| "Brother Jedidiah" | 2020 | The Alchemist, Action Bronson | The Good Book Pt. 2 "God's Work" |
Videography
| Year | Song Title | Artist(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "Baby Blue" | Action Bronson featuring Chance the Rapper |
| 2016 | "Badmon Ting" | Meyham Lauren featuring Big Body Bes |