ONUR - Ölüm Gelene Kadar Yüzüm Kanadi (Single)

Unveiled in two parts, the latest work of British Turk artist ONUR sees his two cultures collide in a heartfelt acoustic ballad that turns into a crazy ride in the original version that he shared recently.

Meaning "My face bled before death came upon me", the project Ölüm Gelene Kadar Yüzüm Kanadi feels like a dark oriental tale, reflecting on the hardships of life. With mesmerising melodies, ONUR confides in his mother his struggles.”This track was written at a time when I had gone through a lot of turbulence in my life. I just thought: before I die, I’ve already been through so much", ONUR explains.

Born in Turkey where he was brought during the pandemic to produce for other artists, Ölüm Gelene Kadar Yüzüm Kanadi will immediately transport you in a bazaar, guided by zesty and spicy scents to the sound of a kopuz and traditional percussions. This original version presents itself as a beautiful musical experimentation, harmonising his initial western r&b/pop sound with traditional instruments and unique rhythms hailing from Turkish gypsy and folk music (Türkü), opening up our minds to travel with our senses.