Temps mort
Booba · 2002
68 min · 17 tracks · trap music
Raw lyricism meets gritty beats, capturing the pulse of early 2000s French hip-hop with an unflinching gaze at urban life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Indépendants — This track encapsulates Booba's defiance and independence as an artist, showcasing his signature flow against a backdrop of assertive beats.
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Ma définition — Here, Booba articulates his vision of authenticity and success in hip-hop, blending personal narrative with broader cultural commentary.
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Le Bitume avec une plume — This track stands out for its poetic exploration of urban struggles, highlighting Booba's lyrical prowess and depth as a storyteller.
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Jusqu'ici tout va bien — The song reflects resilience amidst adversity, combining catchy hooks with introspective lyrics that resonate with listeners' own experiences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Temps mort combines gritty beats with raw lyricism, marking a significant moment in French hip-hop's evolution.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of heavy bass lines and minimalist beats, typical of early 2000s trap music.
- Booba's delivery alternates between aggressive flows and more laid-back rhythms, creating dynamic shifts in energy across tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word interludes that provide context to the themes of urban life and struggle.
- The lyrics often employ vivid imagery and personal narratives, which contribute to the album's raw and authentic feel.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Defined its genre or moment. 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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing experiences
- reflective moments of contemplation
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 22, 2002, Temps mort marked Booba's debut studio album following his time with the group Lunatic. This transition to a solo artist showcased his unique style and set the stage for his subsequent rise in the French rap scene.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Temps mort 2:24
- 2 Indépendants 3:53
- 3 Écoute bien 4:32
- 4 Ma définition 3:36
- 5 Jusqu'ici tout va bien 4:48
- 6 Repose en paix 2:53
- 7 Le Bitume avec une plume 4:46
- 8 Animals 4:32
- 9 Sans ratures 4:32
- 10 Interlude 2:07
- 11 100-8 Zoo 4:34
- 12 On m'a dit 4:15
- 13 Nouvelle école 4:13
- 14 De mauvaise augure 3:36
- 15 Strass & paillettes 4:48
- 16 Destinée 5:12
- 17 Inédit 3:57
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