Tolga Akış Reveals Ajda Pekkan's First Reaction to Hearing Manifest's "Hileli"
Tolga Akış, the founder of Manifest, has for the first time unveiled the behind-the-scenes story of the group's headline-making duet 'Hileli' with Ajda Pekkan. It turns out that the Superstar, upon hearing the song for the first time, couldn't contain her excitement and immediately jumped on board the project, declaring, 'This song is incredible, we have to do it.'
Let's delve into the details together.
There was something long yearned for in Turkey: a bona fide girl band.
Following the era-defining band Hepsi, many attempts were made, yet none could create the anticipated impact. That is, until Manifest took to the stage... In the past year, this group single-handedly reshaped Turkey's music scene, not only with their songs but also with their energy, dances, stage performances, and harmony amongst themselves, captivating millions. This project, born out of the Big5 competition, quickly transcended the confines of a reality program, transforming into a bona fide pop phenomenon.
The six individuals who make up Manifest - Sueda Uluca, Hilal Yelekçi, Lidya Pınar, Zeynep Sude Oktay, Mina Solak, and Esin Bahat - garnered significant interest from day one, not just as members of the group, but also with their individual identities. Each has cultivated a loyal fan base on social media, their styles have been the talk of the town, and their posts have made headlines. In short, Manifest is not just a music group composed of six young women; it has become one of the most powerful representatives of the new generation pop culture.
What's truly remarkable about them is their relentless momentum. They never fell into the trap of waiting for months after releasing a song, like some groups do. A steady stream of singles, high-production music videos watched millions of times, back-to-back concerts, and an unending pace... Despite being at the very beginning of their journey, Manifest has already demonstrated a level of professionalism comparable to teams who have been in the business for years, sending a clear message, 'We're here to stay for the long haul.' These girls, representing the new generation of pop music, seem to be only just writing the opening pages of their careers.
Manifest, who recently started the countdown for his new songs for Toz Pembe, had previously made a splash with Hileli last month, a song that quickly became a hit on everyone's lips.
The song started to be shared on social media, became the subject of dance videos, and began to climb the charts as soon as it was released. However, there was a crucial detail that set 'Hileli' apart from being just an ordinary hit.
That was undoubtedly Turkey's Superstar, Ajda Pekkan.
The news of six young musicians, who were still in the spring of their careers, doing a duet with the living legend of Turkish pop music caused a great surprise from the moment it was first heard. This was because such a collaboration was not something we could see every day. Unlike duets usually made with names who have devoted years to the industry, Manifest managed to meet in the same song with a giant name like Ajda Pekkan while still at the beginning of their journey. This was discussed for days both in the music world and on social media.
Moreover, the nice thing was this; 'Hileli' was a strong pop song that could stand on its own. Its catchy melody, dance-inducing rhythm, and Manifest's energy were more than enough to make the song a hit. However, Ajda Pekkan's surprise involvement in the song transformed 'Hileli' from an ordinary summer song into a project that would be etched in memories. The interpretation added by the Superstar with years of experience, combined with the dynamism of the young group, resulted in a truly special work that brought generations together.
Indeed, the numbers more than proved this. 'Hileli' reached millions of listens in a short time, settled in the top ranks on digital platforms, and went down in the records as one of Manifest's most loved songs to date. It even managed to become one of the most important turning points in the group's career for many fans.
There has always been a burning question that has piqued our curiosity. What exactly transpired when Ajda Pekkan was first presented with 'Hileli'?
How did the superstar say 'yes' to this project? Frankly, we all had a bit of trouble understanding how this collaboration came about when we first heard about it. Because there was truly an unusual scenario at hand.
The only detail we knew came courtesy of a vlog released by the girls. In those clips, we saw Ajda Pekkan entering the studio separately from the Manifest members, recording her vocals alone and delivering them to the team. However, we never knew what she felt when she first heard the song or how she was convinced to join this project.
Finally, that question has been answered.
In the past few hours, Manifest's founder, Tolga Akış, was a guest on a program where he revealed the behind-the-scenes of Hileli for the first time and shared Ajda Pekkan's reaction when she first heard the song.
According to Akış, that moment was quite unforgettable.
'We had the chance to let Ms. Ajda listen. From the moment she heard it, she started to dance. She is truly hyperactive. 'This song is amazing, we have to do it.' she said.'
We were already hooked on Hileli the moment we first heard it, but it seems that one of the first to experience the same feeling was Ajda Pekkan. Her starting to dance from the very first notes and wanting to be a part of the project without hesitation, actually explains very well why the song achieved such a great success. Sometimes, some songs catch you from the first second... It seems that Hileli is exactly that kind of work. For Ajda Pekkan and for us as well.
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