Name: Hologram Imparatorlugu
Brand: Gaye Su Akyol

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Limited edition

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2016-11-11

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Gaye Su Akyol

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Rest of World

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Glitterbeat

Turkish singer, songwriter and producer. Born in 1985 in Istanbul, Turkey.
Gaye Su Akyol is a talented Turkish artist known for her captivating music and unique style. With her powerful vocals and thought-provoking lyrics, she has gained recognition both locally and internationally. Born in Istanbul in 1985, Gaye Su Akyol has been making waves in the music industry with her mesmerizing performances and innovative sound. As a singer, songwriter, and producer, she continues to push boundaries and redefine the Turkish music scene.
With a blend of traditional Turkish melodies, psychedelic rock influences, and experimental sounds, Gaye Su Akyol's music transcends genres. Her songs often explore themes of identity, politics, and social issues with poetic depth. Through her powerful storytelling abilities and soulful voice, she connects with audiences on a profound level.

Glitterbeat is an independent music label specializing in vibrant global sounds from Africa and beyond. Established in 2012 as a subsidiary of Glitterhouse Records, it became independent in 2014. With a commitment to both cultural traditions and contemporary expression, Glitterbeat represents artists such as Aziza Brahim, Tamikrest, Noura Mint Seymali, Bassekou Kouyate, Bixiga 70, Sacri Cuori, Samba Toure, Fofoulah, Dirtmusic, Damir Imamovič, MAKU Soundsystem, Altin Gün and Gaye Su Akyol.
Glitterbeat's diverse roster showcases the rich musical heritage of Africa and other regions around the world. The label prides itself on presenting artists who are deeply rooted in their cultures while pushing boundaries with innovative sounds and modern production techniques.
With its distinctive approach to global music exploration and its commitment to showcasing talented artists from diverse backgrounds, Glitterbeat has become a leading force in the international music scene. Their releases offer listeners an opportunity to discover captivating rhythms and melodies that transcend borders and celebrate the power of music as a universal language.

Istanbul has a deep, layered history. Growing up there, singer-songwriter Gaye Su Akyol breathed all that in every day, along with her family's ancient roots in Anatolia. Those rich traditions combine to form part of the sound she?s developed on her album Hologram Imparatorlugu (Hologram Empire), where sultry Turkish melodies twine around spiky, twanging guitars and insistent rhythms. But that, and the old music on Turkish Radio Television that she internalized, were only parts of the mix that helped shape her sound. She was constantly seeking out the new and the different, something to set off sparks in her emotions. The new album, Hologram Imparatorlugu, bears the full fruit of the partnership. It digs deeper, fired with a seductive, shadowy passion. The thick swirl of Oriental strings on Hologram plunges towards the heated boil of Fantastikir Bahti Yarimin. The dark lullaby of Dünya Kaleska weaves a haunted post-punk spell before building to the album's climax Berdus, where spaghetti western guitar cracks over a propulsive rhythm and a sensuous Anatolian melody. The sound is cinematic and gorgeous and Gaye's luminous voice brilliantly orchestrates these shifting moods.

Hologram Imparatorlugu

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