What makes Ultra by Booba notable?

'Ultra' debuted at number one on the French Albums Chart, solidifying Booba's reign in the industry. The album received critical acclaim for its production quality and lyricism, further influencing the contemporary French rap scene with its blend of trap and traditional hip-hop elements. When 'Ultra' was released on March 5, 2021, Booba was already a dominant force in French hip-hop, having established his brand with multiple successful albums since his debut in 2002. This album arrived as his first full-length project after a brief hiatus following 2019's 'Boulbi', marking a significant return to the scene and reinforcing his status as a cultural icon within the genre.

Ultra works well if you're into steady mid-tempo flow throughout, hard-hitting beats for motivation and lyrical bravado for confidence boost.

How many songs are on Ultra?

Ultra has 14 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Ultra

Booba · 2021

40 min · 14 tracks · trap music · gangsta rap · French hip-hop

A hard-hitting blend of trap beats and lyrical bravado that showcases Booba's unfiltered swagger.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo flow throughout
hard-hitting beats for motivation
lyrical bravado for confidence boost
for urban commutes

Maybe skip if you want

prefer slow, introspective tracks
want lengthy, sprawling albums

Where this album fits

Career context: When 'Ultra' was released on March 5, 2021, Booba was already a dominant force in French hip-hop, having established his brand with multiple successful albums since his debut in 2002. This album arrived as his first full-length project after a brief hiatus following 2019's 'Boulbi', marking a significant return to the scene and reinforcing his status as a cultural icon within the genre.
Stylistic neighbors: Kaaris· Nekfeu· Orelsan