Gülşen Çolakoğlu is one of the brightest stars in Turkish pop music, discovered in 1995, and made a significant breakthrough with her debut album "Be Adam" in 1996. However, she chose to take a brief hiatus to focus on her personal life. In 2004, she made a powerful comeback with her album "Of... Of...", winning prestigious awards like the Golden Butterfly and Kral TV Video Music Awards. Her 2006 album "Yurtta Aşk Cihanda Aşk" further solidified her place in the music world.
In 2013, her album "Beni Durdursan mı?" and in 2015, "Bangır Bangır" made a significant impact in Turkey, making Gülşen one of the country's best-selling artists during this period. In 2015, she became the most-watched Turkish singer on YouTube and in 2016, became the first Turkish artist to reach 200 million views with a single music video. Throughout her career, she has received numerous awards, including six Golden Butterfly Awards and nine Kral Turkey Music Awards.
In 2018, Gülşen reinterpreted the song "Delikanlım" for Yıldız Tilbe's album "Yıldızlı Şarkıları," and her following song "Bir İhtimal Biliyorum" received widespread acclaim, topping digital charts. This song made her the most-played female artist in Turkey during the first half of 2019. Her 2020 duet "Nirvana" with Edis garnered significant attention on digital platforms. As of 2024, Gülşen remains one of the most influential figures in Turkish pop music, continuing to captivate large audiences with her live performances.
