Is Rockstar a good place to start with Sfera Ebbasta?

Yes, Rockstar is recommended as a starting point for new Sfera Ebbasta listeners. A vibrant blend of trap beats and melodic hooks that captures the zeitgeist of contemporary Italian hip-hop. In 2018, Sfera Ebbasta released 'Rockstar' as his third studio album, following the breakout success of 'Comunisti col Rolex'. This album solidified his position as a leading figure in the Italian trap scene, showcasing his evolution as an artist and his growing influence on youth culture in Italy.

Rockstar works well if you're into steady mid-tempo listening experience, catchy hooks for group enjoyment and for casual gatherings.

How many songs are on Rockstar?

Rockstar has 11 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.

Rockstar

Sfera Ebbasta · 2018

34 min · 11 tracks · hip-hop

A vibrant blend of trap beats and melodic hooks that captures the zeitgeist of contemporary Italian hip-hop.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Rockstar Start here — The title track embodies the album's themes of fame and excess, featuring catchy hooks and a memorable beat that define Sfera's sound.
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Ricchi x sempre — This track highlights Sfera's clever wordplay and storytelling about wealth and lifestyle, resonating with the aspirations of many young listeners.
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Leggenda — With its introspective lyrics, this song reflects on Sfera's rise to fame, offering a deeper insight into his personal journey amidst the glamour.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong production and catchy hooks but follows familiar patterns in contemporary hip-hop.

What we noticed

The album opens with a title track that features a heavy bass line and auto-tuned vocals, setting a high-energy tone for the following songs.
Each track typically employs a repetitive hook that is layered over trap beats, creating a cohesive sound throughout the record.
Several tracks feature guest appearances, which introduce different vocal styles and flows, adding variety to the overall sound.
The last two tracks slow down the tempo slightly, providing a contrast to the more upbeat earlier songs.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo listening experience
catchy hooks for group enjoyment
for casual gatherings
vibrant energy for upbeat moments

Maybe skip if you

prefer slow, introspective music
seek lengthy, immersive albums

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified Sfera's status as a leading figure in Italian trap.
Themes: Italian trap scene· wealth and fame· celebrity culture
Career context: In 2018, Sfera Ebbasta released 'Rockstar' as his third studio album, following the breakout success of 'Comunisti col Rolex'. This album solidified his position as a leading figure in the Italian trap scene, showcasing his evolution as an artist and his growing influence on youth culture in Italy.
Stylistic neighbors: Capo Plaza· Ghali· Rkomi