Şaka (10+1)

Album infobox


Name = Şaka
Type = studio
Longtype =
Artist = Hepsi
Released = flagicon|Turkey 27 May 2008
Recorded = 2007 – present
Genre = Pop, pop rock
Length =
Label = Stardium labels
Producer =
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Last album = "Hepsi 2" (2007)
This album = 'Şaka" (2008)
Next album =
Misc = Singles
Name = Şaka
Type = studio
single 1 = 4 Peynirli Pizza
single 1 date = 21 May 2008

"Şaka (10+1)" (commonly known simply as "Şaka" and "10+1"), [ [http://stardium.com.tr/v3/default.asp Stardium Müzik Yapım, Reklam, Tanıtım, Organizasyon A.Ş ] ] is the fourth studio album by Turkish girl group Hepsi, expected to be released in May 2008. The album is the groups third album so far, and is the follow up from their 2006 album "Hepsi 2", which spawned the hit singles "Kalpsizsin" and "Aşk Sakızı".

Album title

The albums title "Şaka (10+1)", in English means "Joke (10+1)". The "(10+1)" section of the title refers to the fact that the album consists of 11 tracks. 10 of which are famous covers with an addition of 1 new track. The group entitled the album "Joke", as all the cover songs were written by the previous artist with deep meaningful reason, however the group stated that the tracks were songs that they grew up listening to as a child, so the same meaning of the song isn't intended and isn't to be taken so seriously.

The groups debut album was entitled "Bir", translating to One, and their previous album was named "Hepsi 2" which made fans speculate that the new album would be entitled "Hepsi 3" or "Üç". In pseudo-binary, "10+1" can be interpreted as 3.

History

The album was initially was supposed to be released in the summer of 2007, however the album was not released and no information regarding the album was given. In November 2007 "Hepsi" confirmed in an interview with the press, that they were in the process of picking songs to record, and were going to beging recording the tracks at the end of December 2007. [http://arsiv.sabah.com.tr/2007/11/18/gny/haber,021BD733D58943B6AA7C27B0D4284731.html Günaydın - 18 Kasım 2007, Pazar - En büyük hayalimiz bir müzikale imza atmak! ] ]

tyle

"Şaka (10+1)" is noticeably different to other released from the group, this is due to the album mainly being cover songs. The groups first album "Bir" was mostly praised for the up tempo songs which featured on the album whereas their second album was praised for the lyrics. However with most of the songs on "Şaka (10+1)" being covers the album is noticeable more vocally challenged then the other releases. The vocals are more diverse and vocal roles are shared equally, then the previous releases. The album, however isn't dull and an imatation of the previous artists efforts, but is revived not only by vocals, but with add new up tempo beats. This adds a sense of edge to the album, especially as the album features rap vocals from group member Eren, which fits right into the songs. In an interview with the Turkish music magazine Blue Jean; band leader Gülçin said their style went more pop with the addition of rock and electronic music elements, unlike their first two albums Bir and Hepsi 2, since they are more influenced from R&B and dance-pop. [Blue Jean]

Promotion

On May 24 2008 at 20:30 (GMT+2), Group Hepsi will hold a concert at "Turkcell kuruçeşme arena", to perform the new album to fans for the first time. [ [http://www.biletix.com/event.htm?id=JHPS2&pr=BK Biletix ] ]

On May 16 2008, the group feature on Tatlises Radyo to promote their new album. The show was the first time the public heard previews of the new songs. They also stated that they were going to hold concerts at several cities. One of which was Ankara were they will perform on June 8.

On May 26 2008 Hepsi appeared on "Duru Muhabbetler" talkshow were they performed several songs from the album including "Hep Bana", "Tavla" and "Aşk Herşeyi Affeder Mi?" At the talkshow Hepsi announced that they will be releasing "Hepsi" stationary, "Hepsi" bags and "Hepsi" T-Shirts.

Tracks

The album consists of 11 tracks, 10 cover songs and 1 new song. This confirms that the two tracks Hepsi recorded for the Winx Club movie soundtrack, "Sen Bir Tanesin" and "Sadece Bir Kiz", won't feature on the album as the only original song to feature on the album has been confirmed to be "4 Peynirli Pizza". [ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJDX8kpC2ig YouTube - Grup hepsi - 4 peynirli pizza yepyeni(2008) ] ] The album originally wasn't going to contain any new material, however whilst recording the cover songs Kenan Dogulu had written a new song and offered it to the group. The group accepted the offer and as of May 12 2008 the music video for "4 Peynirli Pizza" has been recorded.

Track listing

# 4 Peynirli Pizza (4 cheesed pizza's)
# Iyisin (Your fine)
# Yanlizligim (I'm all alone)
# Hep Bana (All for me)
# Ask Herseyi Affeder mi? (Does love forgive everything?)
# Yaz Yaz Yaz (ft. Mustafa Ceceli) (Write Write Write)
# Beni Kategorize Etme (Don't categorize me)
# Tavla ( attemper)
# Sakin Gelme (Don't you dare come)
# Onu Alma Beni Al (Don't have her, have me)
# Simsiki ( firmly )

Releases

Radio charting songs

External links

* [http://www.gruphepsi.org/ Grup Hepsi Fan Site] tr icon
* [http://www.gruphepsi.biz/ Grup Hepsi Fan Site] tr icon
* [http://www.gruphepsi.us/ Grup Hepsi Fan Site] tr icon

References