Anna-Catherine Hartley (born December 9, 1987), known professionally as Uff… Read Full Bio ↴Anna-Catherine Hartley (born December 9, 1987), known professionally as Uffie, is an American-French singer, songwriter, rapper, DJ, and fashion designer formerly signed to French electronic music record label Ed Banger Records. Uffie's music incorporates synthpop, acid house, alternative dance, and "somewhere between electro, rap and nu skool". Her music is said to have "had a lasting and widespread influence in the 2010s" .

She was born in Miami, raised in Hong Kong and now lives in Paris. Her stage name, Uffie, comes from the French words "Un Oeuf "(an egg), a nickname her father gave her as a child for being so rowdy. Her career took off in 2006, when she released her singles Pop The Glock and Ready To Uff, which gained her fame from the media, critics and fans alike.

Her long-awaited debut album, Sex Dreams and Denim Jeans, was successfully released through Ed Banger Records, Because Music and Elektra Records on June 15, 2010. Singles released from the album include ADD SUV, MCs Can Kiss and Difficult.

After the successful release of Pop The Glock and Ready To Uff, the tracks Hot Chick and In Charge were released. In March 2007 Dismissed, was released on Ed Rec Vol 2, and Uffie collaborated with label mates Justice on Tthhee Ppaarrttyy (from Justice's album †). Then in the summer of 2007, First Love, produced by Mr. Oizo and Brand New Car, produced by Feadz were released together as an EP.

Then in 2008, Robot Oeuf was released of Ed Rec Vol. 3 and her track Steroids ft. Uffie was featured in the Mr. Oizo album, Lambs Anger. Crystal Castles sampled Pop The Glock in their track Make It Hott.

Since 2006, Uffie began production on her debut album, Sex Dreams and Denim Jeans, but there were many delays in the recording process, taking four years total to release the album. She states that the main delays included hectic touring and traveling schedules, her break up with longtime boyfriend/collaborator Feadz making the recording process "awkward at first", and her marriage and divorce to highly successful French graffiti artist, André Saraiva. Then when Uffie learned of her pregnancy in 2009, she decided to take a brief hiatus to find herself and grow as an artist. The album was then announced to be released in early 2010, but a contract-conflict between Uffie and Lou Reed delayed the album by about six months. Uffie then labeled Lou Reed as "fucking difficult".

Uffie's debut album, Sex Dreams and Denim Jeans, released in 2010 features production by numerous Ed Banger Artists such as Mr. Oizo, SebastiAn and Feadz, and also features production from pop producer Mirwais. Pharrell was featured in the lead single from the album, called ADD SUV. Also in 2010, Uffie, who was originally studying to be a fashion designer in Paris, released her collection for clothing brand, Diesel.

Brand New Car
Uffie Lyrics

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Now the records done it's time for fun
We're moving up the charts
I got good reviews and brand new shoes
Beep beep on my car, beep beep on my car
We're moving on my car, we're moving up the charts
I got new shoes and brand new car now

Ok I got friends in the parts of the world

Yup they know my name U-f-f-i-e is heard
Two million plays way before my album's coming out
So when you hear this track best believe I hit the 5
Givin' props to all my crew my top ten is made of stars
We rockin' the planet with feadz in the cosmic car
So let this youngester taken you on a hip-hop ride
Across the planet techno we gonna make your body slide
Charge it, rip it, play it, say it Uffie's got that robot rock oh yeah
Play me on every track it sounds dope while you're just not
We taken super drow everytime we give the show
We go super fast, so this stuff done extra slow
Time and time you starin at my pic like a peepin tom
I gotta thank tom for myspace where it started from
So if you're my friend put your hands up in the air
I'm number 1 on the french hip-hop charts in this ...?

Now the records done it's time for fun
We're moving up the charts
I got good reviews and brand new shoes
Beep beep on my car, beep beep on my car
We're moving on my car, we're moving up the charts
I got new shoes and brand new car now

Nervous break down, panic attack
All this global hoppin has got me out of wack
I gotta stand up tall back up at the wall
To show them at we do at the Ed Bang ball
Hey i'm gone crash your party stay until the dawn
I'm gonna drink all your bottles before I go home
Uffie is that cutie who leaves your bar empty
I'm only 19 and i'm stuper sexy
Magazines stalk me like record companies
I'll do this photoshoot but I keep the Gucci
I like to dress fancy, ima wise chick
And I got more stamps in my passport then a post it oh
I'm makin the hype yo you know what its like
Me and feadz travelin first class and we save your whole night ah ha
I got chips yes sir like a computer,
The internet is going nuts and im the witch doctor

It's time for fun
It's time its time for fun
We're we're records done
It's time for fun
We're movin up the charts
I got.. brand new car

Now the records done it's time for fun
We're moving up the charts
I got good reviews and brand new shoes
Beep beep on my car, beep beep on my car

We're moving on my car, we're moving up the charts
I got new shoes and brand new car now

Overall Meaning

In Uffie's song "Brand New Car," the artist expresses her excitement and confidence as she moves up the charts and achieves success in the music industry. She boasts about her top ten crew of stars and how they are rocking the planet with their music. Uffie acknowledges her global popularity and the fact that she has been heard by millions of people around the world already, even before her album has been released. The artist reflects on her journey thus far, giving credit to her friends and the support of her fans. She also shares her love for fashion and luxury items, such as her brand new shoes and car.

The song's lyrics highlight Uffie's carefree and confident persona, as she embraces her success and uses the opportunity to party and have fun. However, there is also a hint of vulnerability in the lyrics, with Uffie referencing a "nervous breakdown" and the pressures of global success getting to her. Overall, "Brand New Car" is a celebration of Uffie's accomplishments and a declaration of her ambition and drive to continue to rise to the top.

Line by Line Meaning

Now the records done it's time for fun
The work has been completed and now it's time for enjoyment

We're moving up the charts
Our music is becoming more popular

I got good reviews and brand new shoes
My work has been positively received and I have new shoes to celebrate

Beep beep on my car, beep beep on my car
My car is so new and shiny that it makes a beeping sound

We're moving on my car, we're moving up the charts
We are literally moving in my car while our music is climbing higher and higher on the charts

I got new shoes and brand new car now
I have acquired new possessions to celebrate my success

Ok I got friends in the parts of the world
I have friends all over the world

Yup they know my name U-f-f-i-e is heard
My name is known and recognized globally

Two million plays way before my album's coming out
My music has been streamed two million times even before I've released a full album

So when you hear this track best believe I hit the 5
When you listen to my music, understand that I've put in a lot of effort

Givin' props to all my crew my top ten is made of stars
I acknowledge and appreciate my team members, who are all extremely talented

We rockin' the planet with feadz in the cosmic car
We are making a huge impact globally with Feadz in the driver's seat

So let this youngester taken you on a hip-hop ride
Let me, a young and upcoming artist, take you on a journey with my music

Across the planet techno we gonna make your body slide
Our music will make you want to dance no matter where you are

Charge it, rip it, play it, say it Uffie's got that robot rock oh yeah
Just like charging or ripping music, my music is powerful and energizing

Play me on every track it sounds dope while you're just not
My music is amazing no matter what track it's played on, unlike other music

We taken super drow everytime we give the show
Every time we perform, we give our all and leave everything on the stage

We go super fast, so this stuff done extra slow
We are going so fast in our careers that other things seem to be moving in slow motion

Time and time you starin at my pic like a peepin tom
People constantly stare at my pictures as if they're peeping through a window

I gotta thank tom for myspace where it started from
I owe my thanks to Tom from Myspace for giving me and my music a platform to start from

So if you're my friend put your hands up in the air
If you are a fan and a friend of mine, show me your support by raising your hands

I'm number 1 on the french hip-hop charts in this ...?
I have reached the number one spot on the French hip-hop charts, and am continuing to rise

Nervous break down, panic attack
I am feeling overwhelmed and stressed

All this global hoppin has got me out of wack
Traveling around the world is taking a toll on me

I gotta stand up tall back up at the wall
I need to be strong in the face of adversity

To show them at we do at the Ed Bang ball
I need to prove to everyone what we are capable of at the music festival Ed Bang Ball

Hey i'm gone crash your party stay until the dawn
I will party with you until the early hours of the morning

I'm gonna drink all your bottles before I go home
I will indulge in all the drinks at the party before leaving

Uffie is that cutie who leaves your bar empty
I am a charming and attractive girl who can empty out a bar

I'm only 19 and i'm stuper sexy
I am still very young but very attractive

Magazines stalk me like record companies
Magazines are constantly featuring me in their publications just like record companies are signing me

I'll do this photoshoot but I keep the Gucci
I'll do a photoshoot for you but will keep the Gucci clothing

I like to dress fancy, ima wise chick
I like to dress elegantly and in a sophisticated manner

And I got more stamps in my passport then a post it oh
I have traveled to many places and have many passport stamps

I'm makin the hype yo you know what its like
I am creating a lot of buzz and hype with my music and you can imagine what it's like

Me and feadz travelin first class and we save your whole night ah ha
Feadz and I travel in first class, and we are the ones who make your night unforgettable

I got chips yes sir like a computer
I have a lot of money like a computer would have chips

The internet is going nuts and im the witch doctor
The internet is buzzing with excitement about my music, and I am the one who controls it all like a witch doctor

It's time for fun
It's time to have fun

It's time its time for fun
It is now time to have fun

We're we're records done
We have completed our work

It's time for fun
It's time to have fun

We're movin up the charts
We are moving up in popularity on the music charts

I got.. brand new car
I have a new car to celebrate my success

Beep beep on my car, beep beep on my car
My car is new and makes beeping noises

We're moving on my car, we're moving up the charts
We are physically moving in my car while our music is simultaneously becoming more popular

I got new shoes and brand new car now
I just acquired new possessions to mark my success

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