TARKAN – CUPPA

TARKAN – CUPPA: The Surprise Summer Hit of 2016 and the Magical Tarkan-Aksu-Çolakoğlu Triad

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The Strategy of the Surprise Launch

Before the eagerly awaited release of his tenth studio album, Turkish Megastar Tarkan surprised the public on July 14, 2016, with the launch of his new single, “Cuppa”, available on all digital platforms and produced by DMC.

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The track “Cuppa” bears the signature of one of the most respected figures in Turkish music: the lyrics and music were entirely written by Sezen Aksu, a true legend in the music scene. The song’s arrangement was handled by Tarkan’s trusted collaborator, Ozan Çolakoğlu, ensuring a distinctive and high-quality sound, typical of their joint productions.

Tarkan himself explained the decision to release “Cuppa” as a pre-album single with these words: “We have 12 songs that we prepared for the album. We got together as a team and decided that ‘Cuppa’ is the most suitable track to kick off the summer season. We uploaded the song last night and this morning, without advertising slogans, we announced that our song was released on social media. We made a very quick decision, but we think it is the right decision. ‘Cuppa’ is the most suitable song to open the summer season.”

This statement highlights Tarkan’s strategy and confidence in the track, launching it with a direct and spontaneous approach that took fans and media by surprise, creating an immediate buzz and securing summer dominance.

Single Details:

• Released on: July 14, 2016
• Style: Pop
• Writer (Lyrics and Music): Sezen Aksu
• Arrangement: Ozan Çolakoğlu

▶️ Inaugurate the summer with Tarkan! Listen to “Cuppa” and dance non-stop.

Lyrical Analysis – The Anthem of Joy, Forgiveness, and Living (Thematic Valorization)

“Cuppa” is more than just a summer hit; it is a manifesto of the joy of living, an invitation to ignore daily cynicism and celebrate the present. The use of the “cup of tea” metaphor (a simple, convivial gesture) suggests the need to find pleasure in small things and companionship.

English Translation of the Track Cuppa (Focus on Carpe Diem):

Hey, crew! Get busy, don’t stop… Hey, crew! Hey, Hey, Hey! Don’t turn on the TV, don’t answer the phone. It’s pathetic, it makes no sense. Everything is for sale… hearts are hard – love sleeps in the comings and goings of people.

The refrain is an explosion of optimism and conviviality, perfect for short video scenes:

A cup, a cup, A cup of tea. Let’s sing at the top of our lungs, go, go! Let’s dance until the morning.

[The Message of Forgiveness and Lightness]: Sezen Aksu introduces a reflection on the need to let go of conflicts and resentments, typical of modern life:

We were born in this order, where one offends the other. Is it possible? Who cares. Curses and the end of the world. Some people think like that… For once forgive the resentment of the other – If one way doesn’t work, try another. Everyone should do it.

The song closes with the acceptance that life is short and full of risks, but must be lived to the fullest: “There is no cure, we will burn too… we will fall in love with someone, we will hit rock bottom first, of course, we will also take off.”

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3. Conclusion: The Magic Formula for Dominating the Summer

“Cuppa” was not just an album teaser, but established itself as a standalone hit, consolidating Tarkan’s reputation as an artist capable of dominating the charts and dictating the rhythm of the summer music season. The combination of Sezen Aksu’s masterful writing, Ozan Çolakoğlu’s expert production, and Tarkan’s charisma creates an unbeatable magic formula.

This single demonstrates Tarkan’s strategic ability and his confidence in a cheerful and inclusive sound, fully honoring our mission to valorize his career.

➡️ Ready to fill up on energy? Listen to “Cuppa” now and join the crew!