Şehinşah - 666

The title "666" comes as a clear stopping point in Şehinşah's journey, frozen in the night of November 4, 2020 under the auspices of Karma Company.

An artistic consolidation after four years of evolution

This is not a return to the origins, but a necessary consolidation after four years of evolution. The four-year span between the release of the previous album and this new one suggests a profound work that transforms the artistic approach. Şehinşah is not retracing his steps; he is building a solid architecture that allows the album IKARUS to flourish later. The label Karma Company, which is publishing this album, provides the institutional framework for this intermediate phase.

A record framed by the milestones "Intro" and "Outro"

The structure of the disc is based on a rigorous symmetry, framed by two tracks with distinct but complementary functions. Track 1, titled "Intro", serves as the opening of the project. It sets the stage before entering the main material. At the other end of the tracklist, the last track, numbered 10 and named "Outro", brings the sonic journey to a close. This symmetrical arrangement between the terminals "Intro" and "Outro" structures the listening experience from the inside out. The nine intermediate tracks form a compact block that does not seek to dilute the energy by introducing unnecessary transitions. The absence of additional tracks or bonus tracks confirms a desire for total concentration on this ensemble of ten tracks.

Narrative density of the collaborations with Lia Shine and Hidra

While the structure remains static, it is at the heart of the project that the true collaborative life unfolds. Two tracks out of ten feature vocal contributions by outside artists, bringing a specific narrative density to the album. Track 2, "Sür Ya da Öl", includes a performance by the singer Lia Shine. Her presence brings a distinct vocal texture that contrasts with the artist's usual solo flow. This collaboration marks a shift in the history of past collaborations between Şehinşah and his partners: Hidra was already associated with him on "Krang" in DEEV (Deluxe Edition) in 2016, and they later collaborated on "Nabız" in Yarım Kalan in 2017. Track 5, "Labirent", in turn, features a performance by Hidra. This time, it is Şehinşah who makes a guest appearance on Hidra's track, thus extending the dynamic initiated on "High", released by C-137 in 2020. These interventions are not mere additions; they create a network of connections within an already established discography. Hidra appears as a recurring partner during this period, while Lia Shine brings a feminine and powerful dimension to half of the album. Track 3, "Sendeliyorum", and track 4, "En Eskiden Beri", follow immediately after the first uninvited feature, proving that the narrative density is not uniform throughout the entire album.

Şehinşah and his aliases at the service of the label Karma Company

Behind these names that glide across the tracks lies Ufuk Yıkılmaz, a songwriter whose identity is doubly rooted in his art. The pseudonyms HSNSBBH and Şehinşah are not mere alternatives but facets of the same creativity harnessed by the label Karma Company. The release of this album on November 4, 2020, validates this strategy of multiple identities. The artist, born on December 27, 1986, uses these names to traverse the various textures of his repertoire. The album "666" reveals no new secrets about Şehinşah's identity, but it confirms the artist's ability to navigate between his different public personas. The studio album DEEV (2016) and the opus IKARUS (2024) frame this period where the aliases coexist without diluting one another. This ten-track disc thus constitutes an indispensable hinge in Şehinşah's Turkish trajectory. It does not seek to confuse matters, but to densify the listening experience through precise guests and a solid structure.

Technical details

- Release date : November 4, 2020 - Label : Karma Company - Tracks : 10 - Opening / closing : Intro / Outro - Guests : Lia Shine, Hidra - Previous album : DEEV (2016)