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| "Susamam" | |
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| Single by Şanışer featuring Fuat Ergin, Ados, Hayki, Server Uraz, Beta, Tahribad-ı İsyan, Sokrat St, Ozbi, Deniz Tekin, Sehabe, Yeis Sensura, Aspova, Defkhan, Aga B, Mirac, Mert Şenel, and Kamufle | |
| Language | Turkish |
| Released | 6 September 2019 |
| Recorded | 2019 |
| Genre | Hip hop, political hip hop, protest music |
| Length | 14:54 |
| Songwriters | Şanışer and featured artists |
"Susamam" (English: "I Won't Be Silent" or "I Won't Keep Quiet") is a 15-minute protest rap song featuring Turkish rappers Şanışer, Fuat Ergin, Ados, Hayki, Server Uraz, Beta, Tahribad-ı İsyan, Sokrat St, Ozbi, Deniz Tekin, Sehabe, Yeis Sensura, Aspova, Defkhan, Aga B, Mirac, Mert Şenel, and Kamufle. The song criticizes social and political issues in Turkey, including violence against women, environmental destruction, censorship, injustice, and police brutality, and became a major topic on Turkey’s public agenda in 2019.[1] [2]
Shortly after its release the song received positive reviews,[3] and support from various politicians in addition to social media users.[4] The song was viewed by 20 million on YouTube in its first week of release.[5]
Proceeds from the sale of t-shirts with #Susamam written on them as part of the project were donated to village schools.[6]
Topics Protested in the Song
| Artist | Topic protested[7] |
|---|---|
| Fuat Ergin | Environmental pollution |
| Ados | Drought |
| Şanışer | Injustice & animal rights |
| Hayki | Injustice |
| Server Uraz | Lawlessness |
| Beta | Turkey's issues & immigration |
| Tahribad-ı İsyan | Istanbul's issues & inequality |
| Sokrat St | Broken education system & suicide |
| Ozbi | Lack of questioning |
| Deniz Tekin | Women's rights |
| Sehabe and Yeis Sensura | Women's rights |
| Aspova | World's issues |
| Defkhan | Expatriation |
| Aga B | Fascism |
| Mirac | Street issues & child workers |
| Kamufle | Traffic violance |
Reactions
Ruling Justice and Development Party Deputy Chairman Hamza Dağ described the song as "provocation and political manipulation." and claimed the song used "hate speech". [8]
The song received strong support from artists and journalists like Pamela Anderson , Hasan Cemal, Sabahat Akkiraz, Celil Nalçakan, Hayko Cepkin, Gonca Vuslateri, also from Şişli Mayor. [9] [10]
External Links
References
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- ^ "#Susamam: What's in Şanışer's rap video made with 17 singers, why did it become an agenda?". BBC. September 6, 2019. Archived from the original on September 12, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ "Turkish rappers call on citizens to speak up". dw.com. Retrieved 2026年05月11日.
- ^ "Susamam and Olay became trending with their lyrics!". Sözcü. September 6, 2019. Archived from the original on September 10, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ "The #Susamam wave is growing: Municipalities also joined". BirGün. September 6, 2019. Archived from the original on September 14, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ Carrié, Shawn (2019年11月06日). "'It's possible to live together in peace': the Turkish rap epic taking on the government". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077 . Retrieved 2026年05月10日.
- ^ Yazıcı Ergin, Müjde (September 6, 2019). "Proceeds will be donated to village schools". Diken. Archived from the original on September 6, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ "#Susamam: What's in Şanışer's rap video made with 17 singers, why did it become an agenda?". BBC Turkish. September 6, 2019. Archived from the original on September 12, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ tr.euronews.com https://tr.euronews.com/2019/09/09/ak-parti-den-susamam-tepkisi-provokasyon-ve-siyasi-manipulasyon . Retrieved 2026年05月11日.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Cemal, Hasan (2019年09月07日). "Hasan Cemal | Adaletsizliğe, haksızlığa müzikleriyle isyan eden Rapçilere, Şanışer ve Ezhel'e helal olsun!". T24 (in Turkish). Retrieved 2026年05月11日.
- ^ Habertürk (2019年09月08日). "Pamela Anderson'dan 'Susamam' paylaşımı! Şanışer kimdir? - Magazin haberleri". Habertürk (in Turkish). Retrieved 2026年05月11日.