| Jefe | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Ninho |
| Cover: | Ninho - Jefe.png |
| Language: | French |
| Length: | 51:03 |
| Label: |
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| Producer: | Fabrice Landry |
| Prev Title: | M.I.L.S 3.0 |
| Prev Year: | 2020 |
Jefe (pronounced as /es/;) is the third studio album by French rapper Ninho, released on 3 December 2021 through Warner Music France and Rec. 118.
In promotion of the album, the rapper will kick off a 19-date tour through France, Switzerland and Belgium in 2022, starting in Grenoble on 15 April 2022.[1]
The album is described as a "voyage" through the rapper's success story. In an interview with AFP, he explained that people never really know the former life and the hardships of a man that makes it big. He said that no one ever knows the beginning of the story, comparing it to looking at a completed house while dismissing the fundaments.[2] For the first time, he decided not to include any guest appearances on a studio album. He explained his decision by saying that he could have achieved cross-over success in other countries by including features but eventually decided to take the risk and release a solo album.[3] Prior to its release, it was rumoured that American rapper Cardi B would appear on the album but plans were scrapped due to her pregnancy.[4]
Sonically, the album offers a blend of danceable pop sounds and pure rap songs. Some songs were interpreted as a nod to Raï, a form of Algerian folk music.[5]
Jefe debuted at number one in France, moving 66,865 total units in its first week, 9,676 of which were physical sales.[6] This marks the second-biggest opening week in France in 2021, only behind Orelsan's Civilisation.[7] Elsewhere, the record reached number 12 in Flanders and number two in Wallonia.
All tracks produced by Fabrice Landry.
| Peak position | |
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[8] | 52 |
|---|---|
| Position | ||
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[9] | 32 | |
|---|---|---|
| French Albums (SNEP)[10] | 14 | |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[11] | 75 |
| Position | ||
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[12] | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| French Albums (SNEP)[13] | 2 | |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[14] | 19 |
| Position | ||
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[15] | 22 | |
|---|---|---|
| French Albums (SNEP)[16] | 24 |