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Ufo361 – Berlin Street Poetry, Trap Aesthetics, and One of the Most Influential Careers in German Rap

From Kreuzberg Sprayer to Chart Phenomenon: The Story of an Exceptional Artist

Ufo361, born Ufuk Bayraktar, was born on May 28, 1988, in West Berlin and grew up in the Kreuzberg district of Berlin. There, he became acquainted with the hip-hop scene, started as a sprayer with the THC Crew, and shaped a distinctive artistic identity from his background, environment, and street view. His name refers to his first name and the former Kreuzberg districts 36 and 61 – a detail that makes his deep roots in the Berlin milieu still visible today. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ufo361))

Early on, Ufo361 combined visual street culture with rap as a form of expression before he established himself as a musician step by step. Through his environment, he met Said, who brought him to Hoodrich in 2010; together with Said and producer KD-Supier, he formed the trio Bellini Boyz. These early stations mark the starting point of a music career that later became characterized by independence, label founding, and a remarkable feel for musical trends. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ufo361))

The First Releases: Mixtapes, Self-Discovery, and Scene Resonance

After an EP with Bellini Boyz, Ufo361 released his first solo EP Bald ist dein Geld meins in 2012. In 2014, his debut album Ihr seid nicht allein was released through Hoodrich, showing that Ufo361 had a sense for dark atmosphere, distinctive delivery, and a quirky street aesthetic. However, the major commercial breakthrough did not come through classic major structures, but rather through scene dynamics, viral dissemination, and the attention of other hip-hop greats. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ufo361))

Especially the video Ich bin ein Berliner from September 2015 made him widely visible in the German rap landscape. The viral dissemination through artists like Fler, the 187 Strassenbande, and the Azzlackz environment around Haftbefehl helped Ufo361 become a household name in German rap in no time, without a major record deal. The mixtape Ich bin ein Berliner reached 57th place in the German album charts in 2016, while Ich bin 2 Berliner later climbed to 13th place. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ufo361))

The Sound Evolves: From “Ich bin 3 Berliner” to 808 and VVS

In 2017, Ich bin 3 Berliner marked the next step, but the decisive change was the stylistic opening that followed. In April 2017, Ufo361 founded his own label Stay High, preparing a phase in which artistic control, brand building, and aesthetic sharpening converged. In 2018, 808 was released, an album that, according to Wikipedia, showcased a previously unknown sound from Ufo; it reached number 1 in Germany and Austria. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ufo361))

VVS followed in 2018 and continued the development with international features, including Quavo and Rich the Kid. The album landed at number 2 in Germany and number 1 in Austria. During this phase, one could observe how Ufo361 increasingly compressed his style between trap, melody, lifestyle codes, and melodic hardness. Even his announcement of ending his active music career after VVS highlighted more the dramatic staging of his figure than a real farewell. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ufo361))

The Comeback as Strategy: Back to the Big Stage

The withdrawal turned out to be a short intermission. Already in March 2019, Ufo361 released new music with Pass auf wen du liebst and announced an album titled Wave on Instagram. Wave subsequently reached number 1 on the German charts and marked the return of an artist who could now expand his reach not only through scene insiders but also through a wide pop and rap audience. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ufo361))

With the founding of his own label Stay High, the career gained additional entrepreneurial depth. In June 2019, Ufo361 signed his first artist, Data Luv; their collaborative song Shot was certified Gold in Germany and Austria. This demonstrated that Ufo361 was influencing not only as a rapper but also as a label creator and career strategist. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ufo361))

Discography, Hits, and Commercial Dominance

Ufo361's discography is now extraordinarily extensive: 9 studio albums, 2 collaboration albums, 5 mixtapes, 4 EPs, and 89 singles. According to the discography page, he has sold over 5.8 million records to date, with over 5.7 million in Germany. Among his most successful releases are the singles Neymar and Emotions / Emotions 2.0, each of which reached over 900,000 units. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ufo361/Diskografie))

The contemporary reception also reflects this dominance. In laut.de’s year-end list, Rich Rich was highlighted in 2020 as a defining album; it was noted that songs like Emotions, Allein Sein, and Big Drip particularly contributed to the album's appeal. The album combined catchy production with a sleek yet dark aesthetic, showing that Ufo361 increasingly intertwined his pop affinity with trap elements and distinctive self-staging. ([laut.de](https://laut.de/news/best-of-2020-die-jahrescharts-der-redakteure-08-01-2021-17635/seite-12))

Style, Production, and Artistic Development

Ufo361's music thrives on a specific mix of atmosphere, bass pressure, and melodic intensity. His productions often employ heavy 808s, futuristic soundscapes, distinctive hooks, and a clear priority for mood over classical narrative structures. It is this combination that has made him one of the most important figures in the German-speaking trap sound, shifting the boundaries between street rap, lifestyle rap, and pop-oriented modernity. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ufo361))

From 2020 to 2021, this development became even more pronounced. After Rich Rich, Nur für Dich, Stay High, and Destroy All Copies followed, before Love My Life was released in 2023 with features from Offset and Gunna. In 2024, the mixtape Sony was released with Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely, and Lancey Foux – another indication of how strongly Ufo361 now integrates international rap aesthetics into his cosmos. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ufo361))

Current Projects, Releases, and Touring Activity

Recently, Ufo361 continues to be productive. Spotify lists the album NUR FÜR DICH 2 and the album SONY for 2024; additionally, the single SAY GOODBYE featuring Monty Datta and Snøw was released in October 2024 via Stay High / Epic Records Germany. In parallel, the official store points to the sixteenth solo album WALDEMAR HOF, announced for 2026, which, according to the description, returns to Kreuzberg and tells of childhood, home district, and the path to success. ([open.spotify.com](https://open.spotify.com/track/1cY6cyKJDwN0khSuUCGzJu?utm_source=openai))

Moreover, the booking page documents a major tour in autumn 2026 with dates including Oberhausen, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Berlin, Offenbach, Munich, Vienna, Cologne, Zurich, and Leipzig. This shows that Ufo361 remains present not only in the studio but also aims to portray himself as a live artist with a great reach and strong stage presence. ([kingstar-music.com](https://www.kingstar-music.com/portfolio-items/ufo361/))

Cultural Influence: Between Streetwear, Graffiti, and Pop Icon

Ufo361's influence extends beyond music. His relationship with graffiti, streetwear, and the visual codes of the street is as much a part of the Ufo361 brand as his releases. The official shop page explicitly states that the energy and creativity of the Berlin graffiti era continue to shape his career to this day; this connection between background, fashion, and music explains why Ufo361 is both a rapper, a style icon, and a brand architect. ([stayhighshop.de](https://www.stayhighshop.de/pages/graffiti?utm_source=openai))

His proximity to the international trap world has also changed the perception of German-language rap. Through features with US artists and a clearly modernized sound language, he positioned himself as a bridge between Berlin street rap and global trap aesthetics. This is precisely where his cultural significance lies: Ufo361 has shown how German rap music can stylistically radicalize while maintaining local identity. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ufo361))

Voices of the Fans

The reactions surrounding Ufo361 have been particularly passionate for years. On the official video and artist channels, especially the enthusiasm for his hooks, his distinctive voice, and the immediate energy of his releases are evident; the support is reflected in the high attention for new singles, album announcements, and tour starts. His community particularly follows the phases in which new sounds, surprising features, and stylistic turning points emerge. ([youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiB0osCO2kI&utm_source=openai))

This resonance fits an artist who never just releases songs but always sells an entire aesthetic. Ufo361 appears strongest where music, appearance, and attitude meld into a cohesive figure. This is what makes his fanbase so loyal and his releases so worthy of discussion. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ufo361))

Conclusion: Why Ufo361 Remains Exciting

Ufo361 is exciting because he has not only shaped Berlin rap but has continuously redefined it. From a sprayer in Kreuzberg to an award-winning chart performer, from mixtape hype to international trap aesthetics, from label founder to live headliner: his career combines artistic development, entrepreneurial thinking, and a clear feel for the zeitgeist. Anyone who wants to understand how German-language rap became modern, grand, and style-defining in the 2010s and 2020s cannot ignore Ufo361. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ufo361))

His music thrives on attitude, melody, pressure, and a uncompromising visual language. Especially live, this mixture unfolds its full force: Ufo361 is among those artists whose sound, presence, and audience expectations mutually amplify each other. Experiencing him on stage means witnessing the development of one of the most important German rap acts in real-time. ([kingstar-music.com](https://www.kingstar-music.com/portfolio-items/ufo361/))

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