One of Sezen Aksu’s timeless classics, Rakkas—featuring its iconic zurna melody beloved by the Turkish public—has made a grand comeback with a fresh remix by world-renowned DJ Kurd Maverick and Turkish producer/DJ Nodus. The revamped version of this legendary track has taken center stage, surprising Turkish vacationers in hotspots like Ibiza, Mykonos, and Miami, who can’t help but share their excitement on social media. It seems nearly everyone loves this new spin on the classic!

The track has already secured a spot in the playlists of globally famous DJs, with names like Bob Sinclar, Hugel, Roger Sanchez, and Black Coffee playing it at their parties. Originally penned by Sezen Aksu and Yelda Karataş, with music composed by the legendary Turkish musician Atilla Özdemiroğlu, Rakkas continues to captivate audiences worldwide in its new form.

Personally, I adore this remix! Seeing Turkish compositions making waves on the global music stage is something I hold incredibly dear.