Hande Yener
Encyclopedia
Hande Yener is a Turkish
pop singer. Over the past decade, she has introduced different styles to the ever expanding Turkish pop music
scenery. Each one of her albums has generated a lot of interest as well as anticipation due to the different styles, genres and rhythms that she incorporates into her music. Besides the different experiments Hande tackles with music, her looks and image are also going through a constant change which blends with the sort of music she releases at the time. Hande was nominated for Best Turkish Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2008
, only to be beaten by Emre Aydın
. She has sold close to 17 million albums all over the world.
, who was shopping at the department store she worked at. Hülya Avşar
would arrange for a meeting with her to meet Sezen Aksu
, who would eventually invite her to audition in order to work with her on her upcoming album. Hande went on to be hired and quickly become Sezen Aksu's assistant and back vocalist for her album, "Deli Kızın Türküsü" (Folk Songs of a Crazy Girl). This gave her the first stepping stone into the music industry, as working with Aksu allowed her not only to gain some experience as an artist, but also play contributions to producing some of Sezen's famous albums during the 1990s.
The first single released off from the album was called, "Yalanın Batsın" (Damn Your Lies). It was a dance track that spelled instant success. This was considering that it managed to skyrocket right to the top of most Turkish charts, allowing it to become an instant club hit. The second single that followed from this album was, "Yoksa Mani" (If There Isn't An Obstacle). It too managed to attract a lot attention, as it was a pop track that accompanied some eastern-sounding elements to it.
The success behind "Senden İbaret" was so successful, that it prompted a single release called, "Extra" in 2001. This CD single featured different remixes to songs that appeared on her first album, along with a couple of new tracks as well. It managed to do surprisingly well for a single, as Hande's popularity had just begun to pick up steam.
with those of modern pop
. With singles like, "Sen Yoluna... Ben Yoluma..." and "Küs"; Hande's popularity seemed to show no end. Her success can be witnessed as she performed at sold-out concerts not only in Turkey but also abroad. That, plus she has been recognized as being one of most likely artist to continue on a successful musical career for years to come. Indeed, this would prove to be the case in the release of the albums to follow.
, paving the way to incorporate a more dance-friendly Euro Pop sound, along with changing her appearance as well. She cut and dyed her black from blonde. The result was "Apayrı" (Totally Different), which came out in early 2006. Some of the hit singles that came out from "Apayrı"" included, "Kelepçe" (Handcuffs), "Aşkın Ateşi" (The Fire of Love) and "Kim Bilebilir Aşkı" (Who Can Guess What Love Is). Each of these singles featured different genres that simply wowed Turkey. "Kelepçe" had a groovy disco
sound to it. "Aşkın Ateşi" was a sweet pop
track and "Kim Bilebilir Aşkı" featured a Far-Eastern sound that had hints of techno
felt throughout the song. It was claimed that this album sold 150,000 copies within 5 days. Other sources state that Apayrı sold 165.000 altogether in 2006.
Later on, as the popularity of "Apayrı" spread all around Turkey, Hande decided to release a maxi-single containing songs composed with her new musical style (which would be also her first maxi-single released). The result was "Hande Maxi", which also gained popularity. "Hande Maxi" contained three new songs as well three remixes. The three new songs had a more electronic and trance
sound in them, hinting another change in her musical style. One of the new songs, "Biraz Özgürlük" (A Little Freedom), has gained popularity.
. The first single featured was called, "Kibir" (Arrogance). The album was released with 72,000 copies and four different covers which included 3-dimensional artworks. The copies released later fashioned only one of these four covers. The themes on the album were mostly about a woman's worries about relationships dealing with about paranoia
, letting go, being sad or mad and selfishness. The second single was almost obvious when the first single came out. It was called, "Romeo"; a song co-written by Hande herself, dedicated to her boyfriend. "Yalan Olmasın" (Without a Lie) was released in January 2008 as a third, and final, single with accompanying music video
. It did not achieve much succes, however, for it did not chart at all in Turkey.
In April 2008, it was announced that Hande has finished working on her new studio album. The album, "Hipnoz" (Hypnosis), was released in July 2008, and is, like Nasıl Delirdim?, from beginning to end full of electronic sounds. The album didn't sell as well as her previous albums, having sold 40.000+ copies. The title track served as the lead song, as well as being the only single coming from that album. Like the album, Hipnoz didn't do well, reaching the #10 position in the Turkish chart, according to Nielsen Music Control.
However, not tired of electropop yet, Hande released Hayrola?
(What's Going On?), being released on the 6th of April, 2009. The album contains, yet again, 10 tracks, all in the style of electropop. It was her first, and as it turned out only, album on the "Avrupa" label. For "Hayrola?", which is recorded in the UK, Hande has worked with electronic composer Erol Temizel, and 9 of the songs have lyrics written by Hande Yener herself (with "Siz" being the exception, for that song is written by Aylin Aslım). The main themes of the album are women breaking down taboos and traditional values, the inability to embrace different lifestyles and the complex mechanisms of attraction. The album almost equaled the sales of Hipnoz, having sold 37,000+ copies. The lead single
, as well as the only single released from this album, title track
Hayrola? did better than her two previous singles, reaching #3 on the Turkish music chart.
(What's Going On With Hande?). Before she released this album, she has been cited that she would likely return to a more pop-oriented
sound, meaning letting go of the prevailing electronic sound of her last three albums and her EP
Hande Maxi
. Although not a collection of pure electronic songs, the album didn't throw the electronic sound completely overboard — it actually contains no live instrumentation — favouring a more dance-pop
oriented album, reminiscing of some songs of her Apayrı
-era, over the more Türk pop
albums in the early days of her career.
The album contains 11 songs and 3 remix
es, making a total of 14 songs, all of which are written completely by Sinan Akçıl
, a Turkish
composer
, songwriter
and music producer perhaps best known for Hadise's
ESC 2009
song Düm Tek Tek
. The album has sold more than 50.000 copies in the first week of its release, and went on selling 60,000+ in its third and fourth week.
, two remix
es of that same song, and eight remixes of songs from her previous album
"Hande'ye Neler Oluyor?
", all written by Sinan Akçıl
.
. The album consists of 12 songs. The first single of the new album is called Bana Anlat.
In January 2008, Hande was featured in a single she wrote called, "Bir Yerde" (Somewhere) which was mainly sung by Kemal Doğulu. This collaboration, along with the composition work of Erol Temizel helped raise attention to Kemal's debut into the Turkish music industry. Kemal, also happens to be the brother of Kadir Doğulu, Hande Yener's ex-fiance. Kemal and Hande have a history together, as he's responsible for directing the video clip of Hande's "Romeo".
, the Turkish state-owned TV channel, two days after the Eurovision finals took place in 2007, in Helsinki
, Finland
.
She had initially stated they will finalize the contract in 15 days, and she is going to Eurovision Song Contest 2008
in Serbia with an English song.
Following these confirmations, Hande Yener's representatives would go in to talks with TRT in order to officialize her possible participation in next year's contest. It was then later proclaimed by Hande herself that the talks have failed to go anywhere and that a Eurovision participation was ruled out for 2008.
to make a new English
Album
, from the record label EMI
.
Turkish people
Turkish people, also known as the "Turks" , are an ethnic group primarily living in Turkey and in the former lands of the Ottoman Empire where Turkish minorities had been established in Bulgaria, Cyprus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Greece, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Romania...
pop singer. Over the past decade, she has introduced different styles to the ever expanding Turkish pop music
Turkish pop music
Turkish pop music had its humble beginnings in the late 1950s with Turkish cover versions of a wide range of imported popular styles, including rock and roll, tango, and jazz...
scenery. Each one of her albums has generated a lot of interest as well as anticipation due to the different styles, genres and rhythms that she incorporates into her music. Besides the different experiments Hande tackles with music, her looks and image are also going through a constant change which blends with the sort of music she releases at the time. Hande was nominated for Best Turkish Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2008
MTV Europe Music Awards 2008
The MTV Europe Music Awards 2008 took place on November 6, 2008 in Liverpool, United Kingdom at the Echo Arena. Nominations were officially announced on September 29, 2008. The hosts of the awards were Katy Perry with Jared Leto, Shannon Leto and Tomo Miličević of 30 Seconds to Mars hosting the...
, only to be beaten by Emre Aydın
Emre Aydin
Emre Aydın is a Turkish rock singer-songwriter. He has been referred to as emreaydın on his official site to establish a trademark. The singer won the MTV Europe Music Awards 2008 in the "Europe's Favourite Act" category. He is also the former lead singer for the Turkish rock band 6...
. She has sold close to 17 million albums all over the world.
Sezen Aksu's invitation
In 1992, Hande Yener met Hülya AvşarHülya Avsar
Hülya Avşar is a Turkish actress, talk show host, and pop folk singer. Her father is Kurdish and her mother is Turkish.-Career:...
, who was shopping at the department store she worked at. Hülya Avşar
Hülya Avsar
Hülya Avşar is a Turkish actress, talk show host, and pop folk singer. Her father is Kurdish and her mother is Turkish.-Career:...
would arrange for a meeting with her to meet Sezen Aksu
Sezen Aksu
Sezen Aksu is a Turkish pop music singer, song-writer and producer who sold over 40 million albums worldwide. Her nicknames include the "Queen of Turkish Pop" and Minik Serçe ....
, who would eventually invite her to audition in order to work with her on her upcoming album. Hande went on to be hired and quickly become Sezen Aksu's assistant and back vocalist for her album, "Deli Kızın Türküsü" (Folk Songs of a Crazy Girl). This gave her the first stepping stone into the music industry, as working with Aksu allowed her not only to gain some experience as an artist, but also play contributions to producing some of Sezen's famous albums during the 1990s.
Career beginnings: Senden İbaret and Extra
Hande would go on to work with Sezen as a back vocalist for two years. Afterwards Hande managed to establish herself not only some experience, but also a recognizable name as those that work as vocalist for Sezen tend to attract some attention for being chosen as worthy artists. It took some time for Hande to finally release her first album in 1999 which called, "Senden İbaret" (All About You).The first single released off from the album was called, "Yalanın Batsın" (Damn Your Lies). It was a dance track that spelled instant success. This was considering that it managed to skyrocket right to the top of most Turkish charts, allowing it to become an instant club hit. The second single that followed from this album was, "Yoksa Mani" (If There Isn't An Obstacle). It too managed to attract a lot attention, as it was a pop track that accompanied some eastern-sounding elements to it.
The success behind "Senden İbaret" was so successful, that it prompted a single release called, "Extra" in 2001. This CD single featured different remixes to songs that appeared on her first album, along with a couple of new tracks as well. It managed to do surprisingly well for a single, as Hande's popularity had just begun to pick up steam.
Prominent success with Sen Yoluna... Ben Yoluma...
Later in 2001, Hande's second album came out and just when she may have thought that she's seen it all, her success managed to further skyrocket with "Sen Yoluna... Ben Yoluma..." (Go Your Way...I Will Go Mine...). The album incorporated a lot of ethnic and traditional musicTraditional music
Traditional music is the term increasingly used for folk music that is not contemporary folk music. More on this is at the terminology section of the World music article...
with those of modern pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
. With singles like, "Sen Yoluna... Ben Yoluma..." and "Küs"; Hande's popularity seemed to show no end. Her success can be witnessed as she performed at sold-out concerts not only in Turkey but also abroad. That, plus she has been recognized as being one of most likely artist to continue on a successful musical career for years to come. Indeed, this would prove to be the case in the release of the albums to follow.
3rd album: Aşk Kadın Ruhundan Anlamıyor
Later on, Hande would return back into the music industry with the release of, "Aşk Kadın Ruhundan Anlamıyor" (Love Doesn't Understand a Women's Soul) in 2004. Her third album, which had six hits all over Turkey included, "Acele Etme" (Don't Rush), "Kırmızı" (Red), "Acı Veriyor" (The Pain it Gives), "Armağan" (Gift), "Hoşgeldiniz" (Welcome) and "Bu Yüzden" (Because of That). Other tracks that became radio hits across Turkey included, "Savaş Sonrası" (After the War) and "Aşk Kadın Ruhundan Anlamıyor". "Aşk Kadın Ruhundan Anlamıyor" brought success to Hande in some countries outside of Turkey as well. Hande's 3rd album is arguable one of her best as it featured ranging genres stretching from "Acı Veriyor"'s rock ballad to "Acele Etme"'s Oriental dance beats. Nonetheless, this album's popularity presisted for over 2 years.Musical change: Apayrı and Hande Maxi
Although her previous album was a huge success, Hande decided to improve and refine her music style once more. She would leave the Türk popTurkish pop music
Turkish pop music had its humble beginnings in the late 1950s with Turkish cover versions of a wide range of imported popular styles, including rock and roll, tango, and jazz...
, paving the way to incorporate a more dance-friendly Euro Pop sound, along with changing her appearance as well. She cut and dyed her black from blonde. The result was "Apayrı" (Totally Different), which came out in early 2006. Some of the hit singles that came out from "Apayrı"" included, "Kelepçe" (Handcuffs), "Aşkın Ateşi" (The Fire of Love) and "Kim Bilebilir Aşkı" (Who Can Guess What Love Is). Each of these singles featured different genres that simply wowed Turkey. "Kelepçe" had a groovy disco
Disco
Disco is a genre of dance music. Disco acts charted high during the mid-1970s, and the genre's popularity peaked during the late 1970s. It had its roots in clubs that catered to African American, gay, psychedelic, and other communities in New York City and Philadelphia during the late 1960s and...
sound to it. "Aşkın Ateşi" was a sweet pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
track and "Kim Bilebilir Aşkı" featured a Far-Eastern sound that had hints of techno
Techno
Techno is a form of electronic dance music that emerged in Detroit, Michigan in the United States during the mid to late 1980s. The first recorded use of the word techno, in reference to a genre of music, was in 1988...
felt throughout the song. It was claimed that this album sold 150,000 copies within 5 days. Other sources state that Apayrı sold 165.000 altogether in 2006.
Later on, as the popularity of "Apayrı" spread all around Turkey, Hande decided to release a maxi-single containing songs composed with her new musical style (which would be also her first maxi-single released). The result was "Hande Maxi", which also gained popularity. "Hande Maxi" contained three new songs as well three remixes. The three new songs had a more electronic and trance
Trance music
Trance is a genre of electronic dance music that developed in the 1990s.:251 It is generally characterized by a tempo of between 125 and 150 bpm,:252 repeating melodic synthesizer phrases, and a musical form that builds up and breaks down throughout a track...
sound in them, hinting another change in her musical style. One of the new songs, "Biraz Özgürlük" (A Little Freedom), has gained popularity.
Embracing electropop: Nasıl Delirdim?, Hipnoz and Hayrola?
After Hande Maxi, with its electronic and trance sound, Hande continued with that sound releasing "Nasıl Delirdim?" (How Did I Go Mad?) on the 15th May, 2007. The album included numerous tracks written and composed by Sezen AksuSezen Aksu
Sezen Aksu is a Turkish pop music singer, song-writer and producer who sold over 40 million albums worldwide. Her nicknames include the "Queen of Turkish Pop" and Minik Serçe ....
. The first single featured was called, "Kibir" (Arrogance). The album was released with 72,000 copies and four different covers which included 3-dimensional artworks. The copies released later fashioned only one of these four covers. The themes on the album were mostly about a woman's worries about relationships dealing with about paranoia
Paranoia
Paranoia [] is a thought process believed to be heavily influenced by anxiety or fear, often to the point of irrationality and delusion. Paranoid thinking typically includes persecutory beliefs, or beliefs of conspiracy concerning a perceived threat towards oneself...
, letting go, being sad or mad and selfishness. The second single was almost obvious when the first single came out. It was called, "Romeo"; a song co-written by Hande herself, dedicated to her boyfriend. "Yalan Olmasın" (Without a Lie) was released in January 2008 as a third, and final, single with accompanying music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
. It did not achieve much succes, however, for it did not chart at all in Turkey.
In April 2008, it was announced that Hande has finished working on her new studio album. The album, "Hipnoz" (Hypnosis), was released in July 2008, and is, like Nasıl Delirdim?, from beginning to end full of electronic sounds. The album didn't sell as well as her previous albums, having sold 40.000+ copies. The title track served as the lead song, as well as being the only single coming from that album. Like the album, Hipnoz didn't do well, reaching the #10 position in the Turkish chart, according to Nielsen Music Control.
However, not tired of electropop yet, Hande released Hayrola?
Hayrola (album)
-Album information:The album, released on 6 April 2009, contains ten songs. All songs are composed and produced by Erol Temizel. The lyrics of eight songs are written by Hande Yener herself; the song Sarhoş Dünya is written in collaboration with her journalist friend Ayşe Özyılmazel. Turkish rock...
(What's Going On?), being released on the 6th of April, 2009. The album contains, yet again, 10 tracks, all in the style of electropop. It was her first, and as it turned out only, album on the "Avrupa" label. For "Hayrola?", which is recorded in the UK, Hande has worked with electronic composer Erol Temizel, and 9 of the songs have lyrics written by Hande Yener herself (with "Siz" being the exception, for that song is written by Aylin Aslım). The main themes of the album are women breaking down taboos and traditional values, the inability to embrace different lifestyles and the complex mechanisms of attraction. The album almost equaled the sales of Hipnoz, having sold 37,000+ copies. The lead single
Lead single
A lead single is usually the first single released by a musician or a band before the release of its home album.During the era of the grammophone record, all music arrived in the marketplace as what is now termed a single, one potential hit song backed by an additional song of generally less...
, as well as the only single released from this album, title track
Title track
Title track may refer to:*Title track, a recorded song having the same name as the album or movie it comes from*Title Track, a song on the album The Stage Names*Title Track, a song on the album We Have the Facts and We're Voting Yes...
Hayrola? did better than her two previous singles, reaching #3 on the Turkish music chart.
Return to pop music: Hande'ye Neler Oluyor?
On the first of April, 2010, being blonde again and having left Avrupa Müzik, now being part of the music label of Poll Production, Hande released yet another album, called Hande'ye Neler Oluyor?Hande'ye Neler Oluyor?
Hande'ye Neler Oluyor? is the 8th studio album of Turkish singer Hande Yener, released on April 1, 2010.-Album information:...
(What's Going On With Hande?). Before she released this album, she has been cited that she would likely return to a more pop-oriented
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
sound, meaning letting go of the prevailing electronic sound of her last three albums and her EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
Hande Maxi
Hande Maxi
Handi Maxi is the second maxi single by Turkish pop artist Hande Yener, released just after her fourth studio album Apayrı by Erol Köse Exclusive on 12 September 2006.- Track listing:#"Biraz Özgürlük"...
. Although not a collection of pure electronic songs, the album didn't throw the electronic sound completely overboard — it actually contains no live instrumentation — favouring a more dance-pop
Dance-pop
Dance-pop is dance-oriented pop music that originated in the early 1980s. Developing from post-disco, it is generally up-tempo music intended for clubs with the intention of being danceable or merely dancey...
oriented album, reminiscing of some songs of her Apayrı
Apayri
Apayrı is the fourth studio album by Turkish pop artist Hande Yener, released by Erol Köse Exclusive on 30 December 2005 in Turkey Production by Erol Köse.-Production and release:The first single is called Kelepçe...
-era, over the more Türk pop
Turkish pop music
Turkish pop music had its humble beginnings in the late 1950s with Turkish cover versions of a wide range of imported popular styles, including rock and roll, tango, and jazz...
albums in the early days of her career.
The album contains 11 songs and 3 remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
es, making a total of 14 songs, all of which are written completely by Sinan Akçıl
Sinan Akçıl
Sinan Akçıl is a Turkish composer, songwriter, music producer and singer; famous for his work with Turkish pop singer İzel and Hadise's Eurovision 2009 song for Turkey, called Düm Tek Tek.-Career:...
, a Turkish
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
, songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
and music producer perhaps best known for Hadise's
Hadise
Hadise Açıkgöz , is a Belgian born Turkish singer of Circassian descent. Hadise's career began in 2004 with the release of her debut single "Sweat", which peaked at 19 on the Flanders chart. Hadise continued to release more successful singles, most notably the single "Milk Chocolate Girl"...
ESC 2009
Eurovision Song Contest 2009
The Eurovision Song Contest 2009 was the 54th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest and was hosted by Russia after their win in 2008. It took place between 12 and 16 May 2009 at the Olympic Indoor Arena in Moscow, Russia....
song Düm Tek Tek
Düm Tek Tek
"Düm Tek Tek" is a song by Belgium born Turkish singer Hadise that was performed as the Turkish entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, Russia....
. The album has sold more than 50.000 copies in the first week of its release, and went on selling 60,000+ in its third and fourth week.
Hande'yle Yaz Bitmez
Hande'yle Yaz Bitmez is the third maxi single by Turkish pop artist Hande Yener, released by Poll Production The CD consists of one new song, "Uzaylı" (Alien), being her new singleSingle (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
, two remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
es of that same song, and eight remixes of songs from her previous album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
"Hande'ye Neler Oluyor?
Hande'ye Neler Oluyor?
Hande'ye Neler Oluyor? is the 8th studio album of Turkish singer Hande Yener, released on April 1, 2010.-Album information:...
", all written by Sinan Akçıl
Sinan Akçıl
Sinan Akçıl is a Turkish composer, songwriter, music producer and singer; famous for his work with Turkish pop singer İzel and Hadise's Eurovision 2009 song for Turkey, called Düm Tek Tek.-Career:...
.
2011: Teşekkürler
Her latest album is called Teşekkürler (Thank you). Hande worked together with Sinan AkçılSinan Akçıl
Sinan Akçıl is a Turkish composer, songwriter, music producer and singer; famous for his work with Turkish pop singer İzel and Hadise's Eurovision 2009 song for Turkey, called Düm Tek Tek.-Career:...
. The album consists of 12 songs. The first single of the new album is called Bana Anlat.
Collaboration with other artists
In September 2007, the single of, "Aşk Beni Hep Değiştirecek" (Love Will Always Change Me) was released by Harun Kolçak. The song gave Harun a noticeable breakthrough, as it was written by Hande and composed by Erol Temizel, who is also responsible for compsing several of Hande's tracks in her, "Nasıl Delirdim" album.In January 2008, Hande was featured in a single she wrote called, "Bir Yerde" (Somewhere) which was mainly sung by Kemal Doğulu. This collaboration, along with the composition work of Erol Temizel helped raise attention to Kemal's debut into the Turkish music industry. Kemal, also happens to be the brother of Kadir Doğulu, Hande Yener's ex-fiance. Kemal and Hande have a history together, as he's responsible for directing the video clip of Hande's "Romeo".
Eurovision offer
Hande Yener, officially announced she has been approached by TRTTurkish Radio and Television Corporation
The Turkish Radio and Television Corporation, also known as TRT , is the national public broadcaster of Turkey and was founded in 1964. Around 70% of TRT's funding comes from a tax levied on electricity bills and a sales tax on television and radio receivers...
, the Turkish state-owned TV channel, two days after the Eurovision finals took place in 2007, in Helsinki
Helsinki
Helsinki is the capital and largest city in Finland. It is in the region of Uusimaa, located in southern Finland, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, an arm of the Baltic Sea. The population of the city of Helsinki is , making it by far the most populous municipality in Finland. Helsinki is...
, Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
.
She had initially stated they will finalize the contract in 15 days, and she is going to Eurovision Song Contest 2008
Eurovision Song Contest 2008
The Eurovision Song Contest 2008 was the 53rd edition of the Contest. It was hosted in Belgrade, Serbia after Marija Šerifović won the 2007 Contest in Helsinki, Finland. This year was the first contest to have two semi-finals which were held on 20 and 22 May, and the final held on 24 May 2008...
in Serbia with an English song.
Following these confirmations, Hande Yener's representatives would go in to talks with TRT in order to officialize her possible participation in next year's contest. It was then later proclaimed by Hande herself that the talks have failed to go anywhere and that a Eurovision participation was ruled out for 2008.
Current projects
Hande Yener confirmed that she is going to the United KingdomUnited Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
to make a new English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
Album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
, from the record label EMI
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
.
Charts
| | Album | | Single | | Peak position |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey Turkey Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe... |
||
| Apayrı Apayri Apayrı is the fourth studio album by Turkish pop artist Hande Yener, released by Erol Köse Exclusive on 30 December 2005 in Turkey Production by Erol Köse.-Production and release:The first single is called Kelepçe... |
Kelepçe | 1 |
| Aşkın Ateşi | 1 | |
| Kim Bilebilir Aşkı | 1 | |
| Yola Devam | 1 | |
| Nasıl Delirdim? | Kibir | 1 |
| Romeo | 1 | |
| Yalan Olmasın | 1 | |
| Hipnoz Hipnoz Hipnoz is the sixth studio album by Turkish singer-songwriter Hande Yener, released on May 14, 2008 by Erol Köse Exclusive.-Release:The single from the album is called Hipnoz... |
Hipnoz | 10 |
| Hayrola? | Hayrola? | 1 |
| Hande'ye Neler Oluyor? Hande'ye Neler Oluyor? Hande'ye Neler Oluyor? is the 8th studio album of Turkish singer Hande Yener, released on April 1, 2010.-Album information:... |
Sopa | 2 |
| Yasak Aşk | 9 | |
| Bodrum | 1 | |
| Hande'yle Yaz Bitmez | Uzaylı | 14 |
| Kalp Sesi | Atma (ft. Sinan Akçıl Sinan Akçıl Sinan Akçıl is a Turkish composer, songwriter, music producer and singer; famous for his work with Turkish pop singer İzel and Hadise's Eurovision 2009 song for Turkey, called Düm Tek Tek.-Career:... ) |
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| Teşekkürler | Bana Anlat | 1 |
Videos
- Sen Yoluna... Ben Yoluma... (Balon)
- Acele Etme
- Kelepçe
- Aşkın Ateşi
- Kim Bilebilir Aşkı
- Biraz Özgürlük
- Kibir(Yanmam Lazım)
- Romeo
- Yalan Olmasın
- Hipnoz
- Hayrola
- Sopa & Yasak Aşk
- Sopa
- Bodrum
Video clips
- 2000: Yalanın Batsın (Damn Your Lies)
- 2000: Bunun Adı Ayrılık (This Is Called Break-up)
- 2000: Yoksa Mani
- 2002: Sen Yoluna... Ben Yoluma... (Go To Your Way... I'll Go Mine...)
- 2002: Şansın Bol Olsun (Good Luck)
- 2003: Evlilik Sandalı (Ship of Marriage)
- 2003: Küs (Offended)
- 2004: Acele Etme (Don't Hurry)
- 2004: Kırmızı (Red)
- 2005: Acı Veriyor (It Hurts)
- 2005: Armağan (Gift)
- 2005: Hoşgeldiniz (Welcome)
- 2005: Bu Yüzden (Because)
- 2006: Kelepçe (Handcuff)
- 2006: Aşkın Ateşi (The Fire of Love)
- 2006: Kim Bilebilir Aşkı (Who Knows What The Love Is)
- 2006: Kim Bilebilir Aşkı (Remix) (Who Knows What The Love Is)
- 2006: Biraz Özgürlük (A Little Freedom)
- 2007: Kibir (Arrogance)
- 2007: Romeo
- 2008: Yalan Olmasın (Don't Let It Be a Lie)
- 2008: 1 Yerde (Somewhere) (Kemal Doğulu featFeatA feat is a rare or difficult act or accomplishment.Feat may also refer to:*An abbreviation for 'featuring' used in credit lists to indicate a guest appearance .*Far Eastern Air Transport - initialism FEAT...
Hande Yener) - 2008: Hipnoz (Hypnosis)
- 2009: Hayrola (I hope it's up to good)
- 2010: Sopa (Stick)
- 2010: Yasak Aşk (Forbidden Love)
- 2010: Bodrum
- 2010: Uzaylı (Alien)
- 2010: Çöp (Trash)
Albums
| Year | Title | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Senden İbaret (Consists of you)
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* Turkey: Diamond (820.000)http://www.mu-yap.org |
| 2001 | Extra
(Extra)
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* Turkey: (150.000)http://www.mu-yap.org |
| 2002 | Sen Yoluna... Ben Yoluma...
(Go your way... I will go mine...)
|
* Turkey: Diamond (1.500.000)http://www.mu-yap.org |
| 2004 | Aşk Kadın Ruhundan Anlamıyor
(Love doesn't understand a woman's soul)
|
* Turkey: Diamond (435.000)http://www.mu-yap.org |
| 2006 | Apayrı Apayri Apayrı is the fourth studio album by Turkish pop artist Hande Yener, released by Erol Köse Exclusive on 30 December 2005 in Turkey Production by Erol Köse.-Production and release:The first single is called Kelepçe... (Totally apart)
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* Turkey: Platinum (200.000)http://www.mu-yap.org |
| 2006 | Hande Maxi Hande Maxi Handi Maxi is the second maxi single by Turkish pop artist Hande Yener, released just after her fourth studio album Apayrı by Erol Köse Exclusive on 12 September 2006.- Track listing:#"Biraz Özgürlük"... (Hande Maxi)
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* Turkey: Diamond-Single (75.000)http://www.mu-yap.org |
| 2007 | Nasıl Delirdim?
(How Did I Go Mad?)
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* Turkey: Platinum (300.000) http://www.mu-yap.org |
| 2008 | Hipnoz Hipnoz Hipnoz is the sixth studio album by Turkish singer-songwriter Hande Yener, released on May 14, 2008 by Erol Köse Exclusive.-Release:The single from the album is called Hipnoz... (Hypnosis)
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* Turkey: (40.000) |
| 2009 | Hayrola?
(What's Up?)
|
*Turkey: (100,000) |
| 2010 | Hande'ye Neler Oluyor? Hande'ye Neler Oluyor? Hande'ye Neler Oluyor? is the 8th studio album of Turkish singer Hande Yener, released on April 1, 2010.-Album information:... (What's Going On With Hande?)
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* Turkey: Platinum Pl (280.000) |