It’s been a 12 months since RADAR, Spotify’s program to highlight rising expertise from world wide, launched in Türkiye. During this time, our RADAR Türkiye playlist grew to become one of the crucial profitable editions of this system globally, amassing almost 30,000 saves to this point. The RADAR Türkiye class of 2023 can be driving a wave of momentum, with Böyleyken Böyle, Ege Can Sal, Paptircem, Selin, and Sena Şahin seeing a mean 50% enhance of their follower bases over the previous 12 months.
We just lately launched our second version of RADAR Türkiye, that includes Baran Mengüç, Ceren Sagu, Lotusx, Rana Türkyılmaz, and TUANA. As a part of this system, all are included on our RADAR Türkiye playlist whereas receiving extra playlist help and off-platform promotion.
These 5 artists showcase the vary of sounds mirrored within the nation’s newest listening traits. For years, pop and hip-hop dominated the native charts, however Spotify information now reveals a resurgence of other genres like rock, alt-pop, and arabesk—reimagined for a youthful viewers. Cross-genre collaborations and the combination of native cultural motifs are enriching Türkiye’s music panorama, with influences starting from Turkish folks to digital music.
“We are proud to be supporting another selection of Turkish artists, who are greatly inspired by different music styles as well as art, digital culture, and what is happening in the international music scene,” stated Fırat Tekaüt, Artist and Label Partnerships Manager at Spotify. “As future voices of the music scene, I have no doubt that their unique visions and diverse backgrounds will contribute greatly to Türkiye’s evolving and interconnected music landscape. After all, it’s this very diversity and constant change that shapes both the Turkish music scene and the trends we see on our platform.”
Keep studying to get to know these rising stars.
Baran Mengüç
A multifaceted artist spanning pop, R&B, and conventional Turkish sounds, Baran Mengüç incorporates classical Turkish devices into his music, creating a singular fusion that he calls “Ottoman Pop.”
Ceren Sagu
Ceren Sagu brings a youthful spin to arabesk, a style historically related to older generations, by mixing it with trendy entice beats, showcasing the resurgence of curiosity on this type amongst youthful listeners.
Lotusx
Blending hyperpop with trendy hip-hop and introspective lyrics, Lotusx continues to attraction to Gen Z’s love for emotional, genre-blending tracks.
Rana Türkyılmaz
Rana Türkyılmaz received her begin channeling ’90s and ’00s rock nostalgia—however with a recent indie twist. One to observe in Türkiye’s rock scene, she’s capturing the hearts of native rock fans.
TUANA
TUANA is transitioning from dance-pop to another indie sound, in tandem with the rising curiosity in cross-genre experimental music amongst youthful listeners.
Hit play on our RADAR Türkiye playlist to find extra rising Turkish artists.