#65 - Hakan Türkürer & Ali Sural - Dem
Dive into “Dem,” a track where Hakan Türkürer’s production meets Ali Sural’s rhythmic bass in a poetic exploration of Istanbul’s electronic-world sound.
Story Behind “Dem” by Hakan Türkürer & Ali Sural
“Dem,” featured on the 2007 compilation Istanbul Calling Vol. 2, is a mesmerizing collaboration between producer Hakan Türkürer and bassist/producer Ali Sural. This instrumental track blends electronic grooves with deep, resonant bass, embodying the dynamic energy of Istanbul’s evolving music scene. Ali Sural, already a veteran DJ and composer by this time, brought his experience from Turkey’s club circuit and bass guitar background to the collaboration.
Technical Details
Notes About “Dem”
Release Date: 2007 (on Istanbul Calling Vol. 2)
Duration: Approx. 3:20
Genre: Electronic / World Fusion
Artists: Hakan Türkürer & Ali Sural
Label: Elec‑Trip Records (compilation)
Artist Details
Hakan Türkürer: Turkish electronic producer and DJ, active in Istanbul’s dance and club circuit.
Ali Sural: Turkish DJ, bassist, and producer; started DJing at 17, played bass since 1991, and contributed significantly to electronic and ethnic music projects in the 2000s Main Dj Academy. He featured on compilations like Future Sound of Istanbul and hosted a radio show while releasing electronic house tracks across Europe .
Interesting Facts About “Dem”
Cultural Synthesis: The track is a prime example of Istanbul's mid-2000s scene, merging traditional sensibilities with contemporary electronic production.
Ali Sural’s Impact: By this point in his career, Ali Sural had carved a path in both live DJ performance and music production, fusing bass-driven house with Turkish musical textures
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