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Ufo361
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Ufo361 in 2018
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| Birth name | Ufuk Bayraktar |
| Born | 28 May 1988 West Berlin, West Germany |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Stay High |
Ufuk Bayraktar, known by his stage name Ufo361, is a German rapper. He was born on May 28, 1988. Ufo361 is from Berlin and has Turkish family roots. He is famous for his unique style of hip hop and trap music.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Ufuk grew up in Kreuzberg, a part of Berlin. He became interested in hip hop music when he was young. Before rapping, he started as a graffiti artist. His stage name, Ufo361, comes from his first name, Ufuk. The "361" part refers to the postal code of his hometown, Kreuzberg.
Music Career Highlights
Ufo361 began his music journey in 2010. He joined a music label called Hoodrich, started by his friend Said. In 2011, they released their first collection of songs. Ufo361, Said, and producer KD-Supier also formed a group called Bellini Boyz.
First Albums and Mixtapes
In 2012, Ufo361 released his first EP, which is a shorter music album. It was called Bald ist dein Geld meins, meaning Soon your money will be mine. His first full studio album, Ihr seid nicht allein (You are not alone), came out in August 2014.
"Ich bin ein Berliner" Success
Ufo361 had his first big hit with the song "Ich bin ein Berliner". He released it in September 2015. This song was also the title of his first mixtape. The name "Ich bin ein Berliner" means "I am a Berliner". It became very popular in Germany. Other famous rappers shared the song, helping it become a viral hit. The mixtape was released in March 2016. It reached number 57 on the German album charts.
Less than eight months later, Ufo361 released another mixtape called Ich bin 2 Berliner. This one did even better, reaching number 13 on the German charts. His third mixtape, Ich bin 3 Berliner, came out in April 2017. This mixtape was a major success. It included popular songs like "Mister T" and "James Dean".
Founding Stay High Label
In April 2017, Ufo361 started his own record label. He named it Stay High. In December 2017, he announced his second studio album, 808. This album was released in April 2018. It quickly became number one on the album charts in Germany and Austria. His third studio album, VVS, was released in August 2018.
In 2019, Ufo361 signed a new young artist named Data Luv. Ufo361 then released his fourth studio album, Wave, in August 2019. He has continued to release new music and albums, showing his ongoing success in the music world.
Ufo361's Music
Ufo361's music often mixes different styles. He is known for hip hop and trap music. He also includes elements of cloud rap and pop rap in his songs. His music is popular for its unique beats and lyrics.
Discography
- Ihr seid nicht allein (2014)
- Ich bin ein Berliner (2016)
- Ich bin 2 Berliner (2016)
- Ich bin 3 Berliner (2017)
- 808 (2018)
- VVS (2018)
- Wave (2019)
- Lights Out (2019)
- Rich Rich (2020)
- Nur für dich (2020)
- Stay High (2021)
- Destroy All Copies (2021)
- Love My Life (2023)
- Sony (2024)
- Nur für dich 2 (2024)
Stay High Label Artists
- UFO361
- KOHEI (2024)
