Booba
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Booba , real name Elie Yaffa, is a French rapper from Boulogne-Billancourt who began his career in 1994. In 1996 he co-wrote, with Ali (the co-founder of Lunatic (band)) Lunatic went on to found their own label, 45 Scientific, and in 2000 released the much vaunted Mauvais Oeil.
In 2002 he produced his first solo album Temps Mort to critical acclaim. He signs to Universal and goes on to release his second solo album Panthéon in 2004. Now, in 2006 he has released "Ouest Side". Booba is probably one of the most recognisable and famous rappers in France right now.
Discography
- Mauvais Oeil 2000 (with Lunatic (band))
- Temps Mort 2002
- Panthéon 2004
- Autopsie 2005
- Ouest Side 2006