Susamam
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| "Susamam" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Şanışer featuring Fuat Ergin, Ados, Hayki, Server Uraz, Beta, Tahribad-ı İsyan, Sokrat St, Ozbi, Deniz Tekin, Sehabe, Yeis Sensura, Aspova, Defkhan, Aga B, Mirac, Mert Şenel, and Kamufle | |
| Language | Turkish |
| Released | 6 September 2019 |
| Recorded | 2019 |
| Genre | Hip hop, political hip hop, protest music |
| Length | 14:54 |
| Songwriter(s) | Şanışer and featured artists |
| Music video | |
| Video on YouTube | |
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"Susamam" (English: "I Can't Be Silent" or "I Can't Keep Quiet") is a 15-minute protest rap song featuring Turkish rappers Şanışer, Fuat Ergin, Ados, Hayki, Server Uraz, Beta, Tahribad-ı İsyan, Sokrat St, Ozbi, Deniz Tekin, Sehabe, Yeis Sensura, Aspova, Defkhan, Aga B, Mirac, Mert Şenel, and Kamufle. The song criticizes social and political issues in Turkey, including violence against women, environmental destruction, censorship, injustice, and police brutality, and became a major topic on Turkey’s public agenda in 2019.[1][2]
Shortly after its release the song received positive reviews,[3] and support from various intellectuals and social media users.[4] The song was viewed by 20 million on YouTube in its first week of release.[5]
Proceeds from the sale of t-shirts with #Susamam written on them as part of the project were donated to village schools.[6]
Topics Protested in the Song
| Section Hashtag | Artist | Topic protested[7][8] |
|---|---|---|
| #Nature | Fuat Ergin | Environmental pollution |
| #Drought | Ados | Drought |
| #Law | Şanışer | Injustice |
| #Justice | Hayki | Injustice |
| #Law | Server Uraz | Lawlessness |
| #Turkiye | Beta | Turkey's issues & refugee problems |
| #Istanbul | Tahribad-ı İsyan | Istanbul's issues & inequality |
| #Education | Sokrat St | Broken education system & college grad unemployment |
| #Questioning | Ozbi | Lack of questioning |
| #Womensrights | Deniz Tekin | Women's rights |
| Sehabe and Yeis Sensura | Women's rights | |
| #World | Aspova | World's issues |
| #Expatriation | Defkhan | Expatriation |
| #Animalrights | Şanışer | Animal rights |
| #Suicide | Sokrat St | Suicide |
| #Fascism | Aga B | Fascism |
| #Street | Mirac | Street workers & child workers |
| Mert Senel | ||
| #Traffic | Kamufle | Traffic accidents & traffic violance |
Reactions
Ruling Justice and Development Party Deputy Chairman Hamza Dağ described the song as "provocation and political manipulation" and claimed the song used "hate speech".[9] Pro-government Turkish newspaper Yeni Şafak said the rap song was produced by terror groups.[10]
The song received strong support from artists and journalists like Pamela Anderson, Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan, Nurgül Yeşilçay, Can Dündar, Ben Fero, Hasan Cemal, Sabahat Akkiraz, Celil Nalçakan, Hayko Cepkin, Gonca Vuslateri as well as some opposition politicians, including the mayor of Şişli, Istanbul.[11][12][13][8]
On the same day of the release of Susamam, another famous Turkish rapper Ezhel —who has been living in Germany due to concerns over arrest— released his single Olay ("Event") about 2016 Turkish coup attempt, Gezi Park protests and other political events occurred in the country.[13]
Music Video
The video clip begins by a female robotic voice criticizing the idea that music should only exist for entertainment while Saniser walking wearing a baseball cap. It presents the artists’ belief that music should also speak about social problems and inspire change, calling on viewers to "come with us" and help change things.
The video contains 18 different themes/sections. Each section starts with a hashtag.[14][8]
In the #Law section, the video criticizes a privileged and negligent White Turk figure for ignoring social injustices, killing of children by police. The scene shows him becoming fearful of both the police and even expressing his opinions on twitter at the moment, as he is now experiencing the same situations he previously ignored. While in jail, he won't be able to get any help, "If they wrongfully arrest you one night, you won't even be able to find a journalist to write about it. They are all in jail". He also states:"You forgot the name of the judge, who released Tugce and Busra's killers!", referring to the release of murderers of two 10 year old cousins. [15][14]
In the #Justice section, Hayki states, "We can’t even afford what your dog won’t eat," criticizing economic inequality and social injustice. He also condemns police violence, saying that the police should not be able to "pull out a gun and shoot whoever they want in broad daylight." Later in the verse he says: "Hate is your weapon" and "Our weapon is our words". This message matches the imagery used in the song’s banner, which depicts butterflies emerging from the mouth of a skeleton soldier holding a machine gun, symbolizing words and art overcoming violence.[14][8]
The #Womensrights section contains real footage depicting violance against women. Deniz Tekin highlights that she is "lucky" to not have been murdered or subjected to forced marriage, physical abuse, or confinement in her own home.
The section becomes more direct and memorial-like as it transitions into a list of names of women who were murdered by men in Turkey in the last decade, including Münevver Karabulut whose body was dismembered by her wealthy boyfriend, Şule Çet and Emine Bulut.[16]
In continuation of the section, Sehabe and Yeis sensura say: "Yes, they are men, but they aren’t human", referring to men who use violance against women.
In the #Istanbul section Tahribad-ı İsyan, a rapper duo mentions "archaic dinosaur politicians" governing the city, and describe how living in a "concrete jungle" normalizes becoming an "animal" yourself.[10] They end the section with "Don't be silent or you will be next" --which is a common slogan in Turkey's protests--.[14]
In the #Education section Socrat St mentions how easy it is to buy diplomas and how difficult it is to find a job as a college grad, with many ending up working as cashiers.[14]
External Links
References
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- ↑ "#Susamam: What's in Şanışer's rap video made with 17 singers, why did it become an agenda?". BBC. September 6, 2019. Archived from the original on September 12, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2019. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Turkish rappers call on citizens to speak up". dw.com. Retrieved 2026-05-11.
- ↑ "Susamam and Olay became trending with their lyrics!". Sözcü. September 6, 2019. Archived from the original on September 10, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2019. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "The #Susamam wave is growing: Municipalities also joined". BirGün. September 6, 2019. Archived from the original on September 14, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2019. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Carrié, Shawn (2019-11-06). "'It's possible to live together in peace': the Turkish rap epic taking on the government". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-05-10.
- ↑ Yazıcı Ergin, Müjde (September 6, 2019). "Proceeds will be donated to village schools". Diken. Archived from the original on September 6, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2019. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "#Susamam: What's in Şanışer's rap video made with 17 singers, why did it become an agenda?". BBC Turkish. September 6, 2019. Archived from the original on September 12, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2019. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Gursoy, Rabia (2019-12-28). "'Susamam': Will our voices remain silent?". The Stony Brook Press. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ↑ "AK Parti'den 'Susamam' tepkisi: Provokasyon ve siyasi manipülasyon". tr.euronews.com. Retrieved 2026-05-11. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Sage Journals: Discover world-class research". Sage Journals. doi:10.1177/0306422019895722. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ↑ Cemal, Hasan (2019-09-07). "Hasan Cemal Adaletsizliğe, haksızlığa müzikleriyle isyan eden Rapçilere, Şanışer ve Ezhel'e helal olsun!". T24 (in Turkish). Retrieved 2026-05-11. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help)CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link) - ↑ Habertürk (2019-09-08). "Pamela Anderson'dan 'Susamam' paylaşımı! Şanışer kimdir? - Magazin haberleri". Habertürk (in Türkçe). Retrieved 2026-05-11. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 13.0 13.1 Geybullayeva, Arzu (2019-09-07). "Overnight music hit turns rappers into social justice heroes in Turkey". Global Voices. Retrieved 2026-05-11.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 Genius English Translations – Şanışer - Susamam (English Translation), retrieved 2026-05-17
- ↑ ""Schnauze voll" in der Türkei: 17 Mio Klicks für Rap-Video #Susamam". euronews (in Deutsch). Archived from the original on 2024-09-11. Retrieved 2026-05-16.
- ↑ Genç, Kaya (2019-12-01). "Sounds against silence: Far from a bad rap here as Turkey's leading musicians use music to criticise the government". Index on Censorship. 48 (4): 38–40. doi:10.1177/0306422019895722. ISSN 0306-4220.
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