In 2002 he produced his first solo album Temps Mort to critical acclaim. He then signed to Universal and went on to release his second solo album Panthéon in 2004. In 2006 he released "Ouest Side".
His song "Tout c’qu’on connaît" is featured in the 2003 movie Taxi 3's soundtrack.
In 2004 Booba launched his own clothing line Ünkut. It was featured in an Xbox Live Marketplace downloadable add-on for the Xbox 360 game Saints Row.
In February 2006 Booba contacted the police concerning the kidnapping of his mother and brother.
He recently worked on a song with Akon called "Gun In Hand."
The rapper is 1.92m (6ft4in.)
He is currently in a well-publicized feud with another well-known rapper in France, Sinik. Sinik is of mixed Algerian and French descent.
He is going to be in the next 50 cent album which is coming out september 11th but only in the French version. He is going to take one of Tony Yayo verse.
Ridin'
Booba Lyrics
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Pour elle j'prends la prochaine exit, grâce à elle je fuckin' existe
Propre sur moi poches pleines de khalis, j'aime pas qu'ces putes me résistent
Appelle-moi misogyne ou sexiste
Tu feras pas la belle longtemps, tu lâches num' quand t'entends le V10
Ennemis assis sur l'obélisque, quand ça rer-ti, ils obéissent
La piraterie n'est jamais finie, 9.2, Dakar, Paname, BX
L'Huracan fuck ton CX, on fait le bien, que Dieu nous bénisse
(Mmmh) J'me suis évadé
J'ai creusé tunnel dans son cœur, j'me suis évadé
J'fais dans la perf' pas dans la longueur, vous le savez
J'ai creusé tunnel dans son cœur, j'me suis évadé
Ridin', ridin'
(Whoa, wow oh)
Ridin', ridin'
Tu veux visiter Jamaica, t'as juste à goûter ma beuh
Tu veux voir c'que c'est Africa, t'as juste à m'sucer la queue
Elle veut le faire toute la nuit, la coquine a gobée un xeu
Elle s'demande pourquoi elle a mal, en vrai elle s'en rappelle un peu
Rail de CC sur ma euq-zer, j'suis MJ, 23, at the buzzer
Hollywood money, Warner Brothers, j'pèse des millions motherfucker
J'parle au monde pas à l'inspecteur, akhi aucun sont des tueurs
Homard, lobster, heavy butter, Anelka quand j'parle à l'entraineur
Izi
J'me suis évadé
J'ai creusé tunnel dans son cœur, j'me suis évadé
J'fais dans la perf' pas dans la longueur, vous le savez
J'ai creusé tunnel dans son cœur, j'me suis évadé
Ridin', ridin'
(Whoa, wow oh)
Ridin', ridin'
J'ai fais des erreurs dans la vie rien ne s'efface
J'suis fait pour une seule femme, pour plusieurs pétasses
J'assume mes crimes, mes péchés
Transporte ma peine comme Jason Statham
Quand j'prends la haine, j'blâme pas le sheitan
Rien ne s'efface
J'suis fais pour une seule femme, pour plusieurs pétasses
J'assume mes crimes, mes péchés
Transporte ma peine et l'poids des médailles
Quand j'prends la haine, j'blâme pas le sheitan, non, non, non
J'me suis évadé
J'ai creusé tunnel dans son cœur, j'me suis évadé
J'fais dans la perf' pas dans la longueur, vous le savez
J'ai creusé tunnel dans son cœur, j'me suis évadé
Ridin', ridin'
(Whoa, wow oh)
Ridin', ridin'
Ridin', ridin', ridin'
Ridin', ridin', ridin'
Ridin', ridin', ridin'
The lyrics to Booba's song "Ridin'" depict a confident and assertive attitude towards life and relationships. The opening lines suggest that the singer finds purpose and existence through a particular person. Money is also mentioned as the singer mentions having full pockets of cash. The persona declares a dislike for women who resist him and is unbothered by accusations of misogyny or sexism. The mention of the V10 engine serves as a symbol of power and dominance, intimidating others. The reference to "piracy never ending" indicates a rebellious nature and a connection to various cities such as 9.2, Dakar, Paris, and Bordeaux. The mention of throwing them into the Seine River serves as a metaphor for cleansing and starting fresh. The line "L'Huracan fuck ton CX" refers to the Lamborghini Huracan as superior to other cars. The persona acknowledges doing good and asking for God's blessings.
In the chorus, "Ridin', ridin'," is repeated, which signifies a sense of freedom and enjoying the ride of life.
The second verse continues the theme of domination and satisfaction. The persona boasts about taking someone to Jamaica just by tasting his marijuana and experiencing Africa by engaging in sexual acts with him. The line "she wonders why it hurts, but deep down she remembers a bit" suggests a sexual encounter that may have been rough. The persona compares himself to Michael Jordan and Hollywood stars, emphasizing his wealth and success. The reference to Anelka speaking to the coach indicates a familiar and influential relationship.
The bridge emphasizes past mistakes that cannot be erased and admits to being made for one woman while engaging with multiple women. There is a recognition of the persona's crimes and sins, but the emphasis is on carrying the weight and dealing with the consequences. The mention of Jason Statham and blame towards the devil (sheitan) reinforces the persona's masculinity and refusal to yield to negative influences.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ridin'" convey a sense of confidence, dominance, and freedom, with a touch of introspection about mistakes and personal responsibility. It explores themes of power dynamics, sexuality, and personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Ridin', ridin', ridin'
Continuously moving forward and progressing
Pour elle j'prends la prochaine exit, grâce à elle je fuckin' existe
I am willing to make sacrifices and leave my comfort zone for her because she gives meaning to my life
Propre sur moi poches pleines de khalis, j'aime pas qu'ces putes me résistent
I am confident and financially stable, and I do not like it when these women refuse me
Appelle-moi misogyne ou sexiste
Some may label me as misogynistic or sexist
Tu feras pas la belle longtemps, tu lâches num' quand t'entends le V10
You won't be able to resist for long, you will give me your number when you hear the sound of my powerful car engine
Ennemis assis sur l'obélisque, quand ça rer-ti, ils obéissent
My enemies may act tough, but when I take action, they obey
La piraterie n'est jamais finie, 9.2, Dakar, Paname, BX
My rebellious nature is never-ending, representing the streets of different cities and neighborhoods
Jette nous dans la Seine, pour qu'on s'assainisse
Throw us into the Seine River so that we can purify ourselves
L'Huracan fuck ton CX, on fait le bien, que Dieu nous bénisse
My Lamborghini Huracan surpasses your ordinary car, and we strive to do good, may God bless us
(Mmmh) J'me suis évadé
I have escaped from my previous life
J'ai creusé tunnel dans son cœur, j'me suis évadé
I have deeply impacted someone emotionally and liberated myself
J'fais dans la perf' pas dans la longueur, vous le savez
I focus on delivering high-quality performance rather than elongating it, and you are aware of it
Tu veux visiter Jamaica, t'as juste à goûter ma beuh
If you want to experience Jamaica, all you need to do is try my strong marijuana
Tu veux voir c'que c'est Africa, t'as juste à m'sucer la queue
If you want to understand how it feels to be in Africa, just perform oral sex on me
Elle veut le faire toute la nuit, la coquine a gobée un xeu
She wants to engage in sexual activities all night, the naughty girl has taken some drugs
Elle s'demande pourquoi elle a mal, en vrai elle s'en rappelle un peu
She wonders why she feels pain, but secretly she remembers the things she did
Rail de CC sur ma euq-zer, j'suis MJ, 23, at the buzzer
I snort cocaine on my private part, I am like Michael Jordan, making game-winning shots at the last second
Hollywood money, Warner Brothers, j'pèse des millions motherfucker
I have a lot of money like the Hollywood elite, I am worth millions, motherfucker
J'parle au monde pas à l'inspecteur, akhi aucun sont des tueurs
I speak to the world, not to the police officer, brother, none of them are killers
Homard, lobster, heavy butter, Anelka quand j'parle à l'entraineur
I indulge in luxurious meals like lobster with heavy butter, like Nicolas Anelka when I talk to the coach
J'ai fais des erreurs dans la vie rien ne s'efface
I have made mistakes in life that cannot be erased
J'suis fait pour une seule femme, pour plusieurs pétasses
I am designed for one woman, but I am involved with multiple promiscuous women
J'assume mes crimes, mes péchés
I accept responsibility for my crimes, my sins
Transporte ma peine comme Jason Statham
I carry my burdens like Jason Statham carries out his roles
Quand j'prends la haine, j'blâme pas le sheitan
When I feel hate, I don't blame the devil
Rien ne s'efface
Nothing can be erased
J'suis fais pour une seule femme, pour plusieurs pétasses
I am meant for one woman, but I am involved with multiple promiscuous women
J'assume mes crimes, mes péchés
I accept responsibility for my crimes, my sins
Transporte ma peine et l'poids des médailles
I carry my burdens and the weight of my achievements
Quand j'prends la haine, j'blâme pas le sheitan, non, non, non
When I feel hate, I don't blame the devil, no, no, no
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Written by: Elie Yaffa
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