UFO361

Ufo361, real name Ufuk Bayraktar, is a German rapper with Turkish roots who is one of the defining figures of the German-language rap scene. Born on 28 May 1988 in West Berlin, he grew up in the Kreuzberg district, which also had an important influence on his music and style. Ufo361 began his career in the underground and quickly made a name for himself with his distinctive voice, trap-inspired sound and flamboyant aesthetic.

Ufo361 had his big breakthrough in 2016 with the song "Ich bin ein Berliner", which was part of a mixtape series of the same name. These mixtapes quickly earned him a large fan base and paved the way for his debut album *808* in 2018. With hits such as "Beverly Hills", "Nice Girl 2.0" and "Balenciaga", he established himself as one of the most successful artists in German-language rap, known for his modern sound, which is heavily influenced by US rap and autotune.

Ufo361 is also known for his experimental approach to music and fashion, often setting new trends and emphasising his artistic freedom. Despite a brief withdrawal from the music scene in 2018, he quickly returned with new projects and released further successful albums such as *Wave* (2019) and *Rich Rich* (2020). Ufo361 has become one of the most influential and enduring artists in German hip-hop thanks to his innovation, distinctive style and consistent self-promotion.