A supporter of women's rights, Turkish pop singer Sultana is known for her swaggering, socially conscious hip-hop that blends traditional Turkish rhythms with downtempo electronica. She first garnered attention with the single "Kuşu Kalkmaz" off her 2000 debut album, Çerkez Kızı. While her song was banned in her homeland, it helped build interest in Sultana, who has continued to release thought-provoking productions, including 2008's Şöhret Yolu, the 2015 single "Biz Neysek," and the 2019 Konqistador collaboration "Nafada."
Born and raised in Turkey, Sultana initially made wa...