Hande Yener (born January 12, 1973 in Istanbul, Turkey) is a Turkish pop superstar. Over the past decade, she has introduced different styles to the ever expanding, Turkish pop music scenery. Each one of her albums have managed to generate 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 arguably, blends in well with the sort of music she releases at the time.
Last year for my birthday I received her album “Nasil Delirdim (How I Became Mad)” and I loved her music (Well I knew her before because in the summer I had Romeo and Kibir xD) and when I heard she was releasing a new album I had to have it. I hoped she would deliver something along the lines of Nasil Delirdim, and she did and more. This new album has many electro influences and it mixes it with chillout and other styles which makes a great new album. I instantly fell in love with a couple of songs like Pinokyo, Kubar (Putlar), Iyi Günler and Burdayim. I think she really did wonderfully with this album and everyone can enjoy it. So on with the review =3.
1. Hipnoz
One of her promotion songs and let me tell you it will get you hooked it’s that good and sweet. This style reminds me of her former album but with a funky sound and those bleeps on the background are great addition to the song. You have to hear this song because it’s such a sweet song and you will defiantly love it. Hipnoz means Hypnosis
2. Pinokyo
Pinokyo (Turkish for Pinocchio) is the first single of this album. I love this song! The intro is funky and fresh and her vocals are great! This song really makes your body move without you knowing it. the verses are so great and the chorus, simple LOVE for it. >.> who doesn’t like singing “Pinokyo Pinokyo Ne kadar güzel yüzel yüzün va” well I do xD
3. Iyi Günler
I think this is my favorite song of the album. The intro is so sweet and then those electric guitars, it’s just awesome. Her vocals are very sweet in this track. This is another song that makes your body move and it’s so chill and laid back though it has that synth sound. The chorus is one of the best parts of this song together with the arrangement and really, this song is just to good to describe so download it, you will really love it. Iyi Günler means Good day/Afternoon
4. Yarasa
This track is so groovy and laid back, trust me just download it. The intro has some catchy beats and sounds which make it a great track. Her vocals in the beginning are warped and the effects are done perfectly. Until the verses this remains the same but when the Chorus starts it gets a change that fits perfectly. Her vocals change and the song flows differently (all in a good way). It’s sound very uplifting and upbeat this song is really growing on me and I think it will be one of my favorites.. Yarasa means If I could
5. Kumar (Putlar)
A nice laid back song. I loved this song when I first heard it, the sound, the vocals, the arrangement it all flows perfectly. The chorus is one of the best things of the song, it sounds powerful and together with her vocals it just made me love it instantly. The song remains it feeling towards the end and believe me it will grow on you so download it and enjoy n.n/).. Kumar means Gamble
6. Yaban Gülü
The intro of this song is so funky it reminds me when we go clubbing to a lame disco with my bro and his gang, but with this song it’s good. Her vocals are funny for me in this song because of the way she says some things (not meant as an insult). The Chorus is so awesome! I love it when it begins because it makes you energized and it’s just awesome. Yaban Gülü means Wild Rose
7. Burdayim
Introducing with a club sound and a combo vocal with a man this song changes quickly into an addicting chorus with effected vocals that sound perfect for this song. This song sounds so good and throughout the song you will hear those addicting vocals repeating and flowing through the other vocals but it doesn’t sound annoying it only makes it better. Though I want to know who the man is that keeps singing =0. The Yurum parts really make me love this song. Burdayim means I’m here (I am Here)
8. Sanma
I honestly thought about retro-games with the opening. This song remains the laid back sound and it really gets good when the verse start and goes into the chorus. The retro sounds remain and can be heard again after the first chorus. Sanma means Don’t Think
9. Gece Gündüz
A soft intro with a lullaby feeling to it, especially her voice. The verse sounds so laid back that you just want to relax and the chorus remains the laid back theme. It’s a great track after Yaban Gülü and it will defiantly grow on me when I hear it more. the Title means Night Morning
10. Ip
This song also has the retro feeling and her vocals sound great and I love the effects. Her voice sound very wavery (like losing connection) Though it’s a perfect track to end the album, the effects, the arrangement and it’s simply a good track. Ip means Rope.
Bonus. Kemal Doğulu Feat Hande Yener - Bir Yerde
This is the first single of hottie Kemal Doğulu, the brother in law of Hande Yener. It’s an upbeat and very catchy song that you will instantly love especially when he starts singing in the beginning and when it flows in the verse and chorus. His voice is very cute and the verses and chorus go so well together that it makes the song even better. They sound really good together and make this song a gem. Bir Yerde means Somewhere
Though I have this album since yesterday I really love it and I think it will grow on me even more. This is really one of her best albums for me (Though I only know this one and Nasil Delirdim) so download it and enjoy a masterpiece and enjoy the bonus track (from me)
Mass says:
Hey what a fantastic review about this artist. I love Turkish music. i have lot and lots of Turkish artist work on my ipod. thanks to you guys, now I found 2 more Artists to include in my ever lasting music station. You guys do a real good job on reviews. Keep up the hard work.
Mass
May 30, 2008, 3:05 amCrazy Ary says:
omg, more Hande Yener!! I loved the previous songs by her you posted, so thanks so much for posting more!
By the way, I was wondering if you knew any good sites where I could order these cds? I can’t seem to find them on ebay or amazon. Thanks ^^
May 30, 2008, 8:25 pmLazaro says:
@ Mass:
^.^ Thank you for the comment! =3 I really appreciate it maybe you can share some with us ^.^
@ Crazy Ary:
May 30, 2008, 10:19 pm^.^ Gracias! I’m glad to hear that ^.^ makes it all seem worthwhile
Uhm.. I don’t know where to buy them =3 do you have turkish bazaars near your house? They have to have it ^.^
Crazy Ary says:
aw, i don’t have anything like that here. i live on a small island in Canada where it’s hard to even find French cds! I pretty much have to rely on what I find online.
But I’ll definitely look out for it if I’m ever in a larger city! The artists you post here are great and I want to support them by buying their cds if I can. Thanks for everything :3 I’ll be back!!
May 30, 2008, 1:41 pmLazaro says:
=3 that sucks, really =3 I would be frustrated. But, it has to be nice over there no?
May 30, 2008, 2:45 pm^.^ and thank you!! We really appreciate the comments, and Im happy you like it here ^.^ see you soon
Lazaro says:
Heeeey Crazy Ary I have a link for you for some of her albums! ^^ i hope its useful ^.^
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_cdnow/103-2548172-4164658?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=hande+yener
Thank you JT.B for the link! I’m really really really grateful for the support, eres un bien tronco
May 30, 2008, 4:50 pmCrazy Ary says:
:o!! Thanks so much for the link! I will definitely have to go and order those cds!! You’re awesome! *hugs*
And yeah, besides the cd situation, the place I live is nice. =3 I hear you’re living in the Netherlands? That’s really neat since my grandparents on my mother’s side are from there!!
Well, take care, and thanks again for everything!!
See you later!
May 30, 2008, 8:19 pmLazaro says:
No need to thank ^.^ (well need to thank TY ^.^)
May 30, 2008, 9:58 pmYes the netherlands it’s quit nice here ^.^ I love living here where i’m right now. ^^ so what’s your heritage then?
Crazy Ary says:
Dutch ^^ And then Irish from my dad (though the Irish is from my great-great grandfather (give or take a “great”, haha
)
Glad to hear you’re enjoying where you live
May 30, 2008, 9:01 pmDimitris says:
OK ! She was introduced to me by a very good friend of mine,he knows i love electro sounds so he is like ” check Hande Yener’s Nasil.Delirdim album” i’m like Hande what?So he brings it to me and puts romeo on…I’M IN LOVE!My iPod and her album became best friends so my ears joint in the gang..i love her sound not so much her old style(cause now i got all of her albums),last night i download all of hipnoz album and loved that on too!
thank you and keep up the great work you’re doing here 
May 30, 2008, 10:25 amI have to ask you..do you happen to know any other artists that have the same sound as Hande’s?I trust your music taste
Lazaro says:
@ CRAZY ARY: Oooh nice mix! Do you speak with an Irish accent
I love that xD It’s hot. 
Well I would enjoy were some of my relatives live near the sea in a nice apartment that would be really great
@ DIMITRIS: I had the same thing with ROMEO! A friend of mine did the same thing! Though I only have her latest 2 albums xD so I can not judge her old songs (but I love Askin Atesi!!) I don’t really know someone who sounds like Hande. But you can try out “Utada Hikaru ULTRA BLUE” because she has the same electro effect only a bit differently. You can also try Imogen Heap, Rob Dougan, Clazziquai (but they are also jazz but they are so goood! trust me)
But I will ask my brother if he knows any good electro sounds and will tell you then kay? ^^ thank you both for the comments!
p.s: Uhm you said that you have all of her albums right? Can you please upload “Armagan” I really love that song but I can’t find it anywhere neither her albums ;_;/) so If you could please
May 30, 2008, 12:52 pmDimitris says:
wow that was a quick answer
surely i can upload armagan for you..if you can tell me how 
anything you want from Hande and Tarkan i’ve got it…oh i got something really nice in my mind for you..just tell me how i can upload it !! i think you’re going to enjoy my surprise 
May 30, 2008, 7:01 pmLazaro says:
^.^ seriously! Aaaaah you rock! your my new Idol! Uhm, if you have the mp3 file on your pc you can go to;
http://www.yousendit.com
http://www.4shared.com
http://www.mediafire.com
with mediafire you can click on the upload button and wait until it’s uploaded and then you will get a link which you can give to me so that I can download it ^.^/)!
You even have Tarkan? oooh he’s good I loved Kuzu Kuzu, Bu Gece and Sikidim! Do you have anything you like of him ^^ maybe we can trade ahaha!
May 30, 2008, 8:14 pmThank you so much for uploading in advance ^.^
Dimitris says:
I have everything from Tarkan albums and singles..even his english album where he has a track feat artist wyclef jean from the Fugees,if you wanna trade no prob usualy in the weekends i have time ..now i have uploaded through mediafire..easy way thanxs for that..i have included the armagan you asked and a small teaser..hope you enjoy her..i love her too almost as much as Hande
waiting for your comments ok? take care
hande:
May 30, 2008, 9:28 pmhttp://www.mediafire.com/?gytytjcs9yj
teaser:
http://www.mediafire.com/?x1nfwgzj95t
Lazaro says:
Oooh I would love to listen to that track of Tarkan with Wyclef Jean!
I knew you would like mediafire it’s such a great site for file transferring.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ARMAGAN! xD I swear your god or something ;_; gracias!
May 30, 2008, 9:59 pmabout Sila.. What a sweet track! I love it (n.n)/)! It’s awesome I love everything about it! it’s so addictive! ^.^ you were right about the suprise it’s great!
CrazyAry says:
haha no Irish accent, though I know what you mean, they are hot :3
May 30, 2008, 3:45 amLazaro says:
=3 so you have an canadian accent?
May 30, 2008, 9:25 pmCrazy Ary says:
Hmm, well on certain words. People from away tell me they don’t hear it though, so I guess I just sound like your generic North American. And believe it or not, I never say “eh”! haha :3
May 30, 2008, 5:01 pmLazaro says:
aaaah your not a generic american it’s better then having a weird accent, texas mixed with hindi, how would that sound? Or Spanish-American accent with a dash of German >.
May 30, 2008, 9:07 pmCrazy Ary says:
lol, it would definately sound original!
But thanks ^^
May 30, 2008, 1:15 pmDimitris says:
Hey ,
enjoy
i got something new for ya,remember cyndi lauper…girls just wanna have fun..or time after time? well she’s back in the game with a new look and very fresh “kylie” sound..but very beyond her..i got you just a small teaser to get you all started up..loved her album..all brand new
http://www.mediafire.com/?l2bjtxxt9id
May 30, 2008, 8:55 pmLazaro says:
I love the song! ^.^ And do you know her song “Shine (Babylon mix)” It’s something quit like Echo.
May 30, 2008, 6:17 pmI really love Echo! ^.^ Is her album out because I so want to have it! ^^
Dimitris says:
No i haven’t heard “Shine (Babylon mix)” and if you think it sounds like echo it must be really good!Yes her album is out..she has some great traxxs on it
May 30, 2008, 5:32 pmLazaro says:
You didn’t? You really should ^^ Here I’ve uploaded it for you
http://www.4shared.com/file/52354539/1ba9de3d/Cyndi_Lauper_-_Shine__babylon_mix_.html?dirPwdVerified=e1d7c1d1
May 30, 2008, 1:32 amromeo says:
ah, it’s great to read foreign people appreciate turkish music
thanks for the great review ! (I’m turkish by the way)
hande went crazy with her ‘nasil delirdim’ album and pioneered a new style that has never been tried in turkey. (nasil delirdim literally meaning ‘how did i go crazy’) she was a renowned pop music artist before, so her albums before ‘nasil delirdim’ are totally different in style.
If you like hande’s stuff, I can also recommend you harun kolcak single that she produced. see it here :
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=4RqarGM316Q
hande rocked the turkish music scene like a bomb. traditional pop singers hate her because of trying something different. unfortunately there aren’t any others like hande in the turkish music scene. i hope some people follow her example though. I find most turkish pop music identical and boring.
by the way, some insider information for you guys. the male vocals at ‘burdayim’ and ‘yalan olmasin’ at ‘nasil delirdim’ are by erol temizel. he’s the guy who composes, arranges, mixes all of hande’s stuff. so he’s literally the brain behind all hande projects.
kemal dogulu guy is the brother of handes husband, kadir dogulu. he’s also hande’s hair dresser and costume designer. he also directed some latest videos of hande, which suck IMHO. I think hande’s strecthing this guys limits, she should have some professionalism for her videos. cause the work done by erol temizel deserve such professionalism.
hande is 35. her husband kadir is 24. the age difference is often criticised by the stupid turkish media. which fail to mention numerous counter examples where the sexes are different. therefore hande also sets these hypocyrites faces with her example. she’s such a strong and wonderful woman, i totally adore her
May 30, 2008, 3:29 pmLazaro says:
=3 oooh you sound like my friend Ayze! ^.^ She also told me all those things. And thank you for the info! I finally know who sings the male parts thank you very much! (I new it in turkish but right now I can’t seem to remember it >.< "). Erol is a great artist then because I love all those songs, though I really love Armagan as well and Askin Atesi.
it's was weird and funny. Though the video of Hipnoz is weird (those balloons >x<)
May 30, 2008, 4:11 pmI think I have to agree with you with Kemal, but I thought ROMEO had a nice vid accompanied with it
Hande also has a son I’ve heard right?
I think she’s handling the media pretty well ^.^ (what ayze has told me then)
Thank you very much for the comment and info! ^.^