Famous name Tuğçe San, who brought techno music to the public in the 90s, left music in 1998 and settled in America. He explained how he lived in America, why he left music.
Tugce San released her first album with her own name in 1996, which would make techno music take its place in the mainstream in Turkey. Musician San, who debuted the album with “Where are you”, was remembered while dancing with a python snake left its mark on that period. The artist, who had the chance to dance on Michael Jackson’s stage, confessed years later why he said goodbye to the music world. While the songs
“Hot from the Sun” and “Tempo” draw attention, San’s signature “Ha Ha Ha” music ” Tuğçe San is coming, ha ha ha,” the entrance where he laughed was the event.
“I WROUGHT IN A CIVIL FAMILY!”
Making a statement about the family he grew up in, San said, “My mother and father are people of Central Anatolia and Black Sea origin. However, they immigrated to Izmir during their youth. I was born and raised in Izmir. I am very comfortable, very satisfied, chirpy with my 5 siblings. We grew up in a family. They opened doors for our development. I noticed my voice in primary school years. Since we are a poor family, my teacher would help me with folklore, choir, and events on national holidays. This continued until high school after primary school. I was one of the leading ones.” expressed in.
“I ATTENDED MY FIRST PROGRAM AT 15 YEARS OLD”
The famous musician explains the story of his discovery in that period as follows: ” “No one discovered me in İzmir. I tried to open some doors for myself. Because the 80s were very difficult years. There was only TRT and no private TVs. There would be rallies held by the oil offices on weekends. Dancers were needed for that place. I am Ogün Yıldırım” I found the dance group of TRT and said, “I dance very well, I have to relate to you.” Then I started dancing at the rallies. There was a program that TRT made in Izmir. I was one of the dancers there. I went on my first show on TRT when I was 15. Subsequently, I accompanied many artists such as Mithat Körler and Nilüfer on tours. I became a professional in a very short period of time.”
18 HOURS SHOOTING WITH A SNAKE
While Artist San continues his explanation about how the clip with the snake came about, he talked about snakes in a village dwelling when he was little. He declared that he loved her. Mentioning that his mother was not afraid either, San said that he said “Okay, then let’s shoot a clip with a snake” offer. Afterwards, San confessing that he remained with a snake around his neck during the 18-hour shoot, stated that he was not afraid, but had a strange feeling.
“WE MADE FEARLESS MUSIC”
Continuing with his words, San continued, “My friend, why is his dance and music in the middle? “You don’t offer music,” he said. We started experimenting. Because I like techno and underground music, we combined them. They said, “You do extreme things. It’s too early for Turkey, even Europe is getting used to it, don’t go to Turkey.” I didn’t agree. I’m a bit of a dominant character. I’ve never been a coward. I think that if I have to do appropriate things, I have to take risks. From the moment I heard that Sony Music was coming to Turkey, I accelerated my work. I prepared about 5-6 samples of music and we came to Istanbul and presented them. but we will present it.’ in declared.
“WHY DID I LEFT MUSIC?”
Tuğçe San quit music after her album “Continue Continue” in 1998. Explaining the reason, San said, “There are several reasons. The first reason is the financial difficulties in the 90s. I could not benefit from the albums. Since I have a very marginal image, the places to take the stage were also limited. Turkey was not ready for this. I caught a sound that suited my techno music and “There was no place to meet my stage needs. The other reason was that I got married. I continued to stay in Germany and became a mother. My daughter was born and I moved to America when she was 2 years old.” she said.
NOW THERE IS A WELLNESS CENTER IN AMERICA
Tuğçe San currently lives in America with her 2 children. The 50-year-old artist also owns a beauty center. San said, “Right now, I have a less powerful life in America. I built myself a very nice village house and we live there. I have a beauty salon on aesthetics. I am a business woman in America. I have sports and dance in my life. San, who made the statement that he was in high school 2, said that he missed the stage, that he missed Turkey the most, that he tried to come often during the holidays.
