As the weeks turned into months, the playlist grew. Kerem’s show became a ritual for the morning commuters. He played Semicenk’s "Mesafe," a track that seemed to echo through every open car window from Beşiktaş to Üsküdar. Then came Simge’s "Aşkın Olayım," a song that had lived a quiet life since 2018 only to explode into a cultural phenomenon in early 2023, tied forever to the cheers of football stadiums and the dreams of late-night dreamers.
By the time the warm winds of May arrived, the "2023 Başı Şarkılar" had cemented their place in history. From the upbeat energy of Sefo’s "ARABA" to the soulful depth of Melike Şahin’s "Diva Yorgun," the music had woven itself into the fabric of the streets. Kerem turned off his mic on his final show of the season, realizing that while the charts would change, the feeling of that specific Istanbul winter—the smell of roasted chestnuts mixed with the sound of a Mabel Matiz hook—would stay with him forever. 2023Basli Sarkilar
In the heart of Istanbul, where the Bosphorus whispers secrets to the Seven Hills, 2023 began not with a bang, but with a melody. It was the year of "2023 Başı Şarkılar"—the songs of early 2023—that would eventually become the soundtrack to a million lives. As the weeks turned into months, the playlist grew
Experience the sounds that defined the early months of 2023 with these curated hit collections and remixes: Then came Simge’s "Aşkın Olayım," a song that