Mode XL, Turkish Hip Hop band, was formed in Ankara, Batıkent by Evren Besta (Evren Barış) and VEYasin (E. Yasin Vural). They use instruments rather than computer based samples, and the band is noted for their different sound of hip hop music. Mode XL has audience from every music genre.
 
The band started producing and performing music in their own studio in Ankara in 2001 and released their first album, “Altın Jak” by Hammer Müzik in 2003. The band performed in hip hop jams in different cities. After breaking up with Hammer Müzik, they established their own brand, “Basemode Records.” Following that, they released their 2nd album, “Serseri Serbest Stili” with the cooperation of MK Production. This album was recorded at Midas’ın Kulaklığı, a studio in Ankara. Mode XL shot a video clip for their song called “Müptela” and it was broadcasted on various TV channels. At that time, they also composed songs called “Kral Benim”, “Lan” and “Erotizma”, which were released online for free.
 
In January, 2008, they released their 3rd album, Militanz, which was also the first name of the band. They shot a video clip for a song in this album, called “Düzmece,” in a mortuary, which took attention. Also, they shot video clips for “Travma” and “Tarif.”
 
After then, they were quiet until 2013. In May 2013, they shot a video clip for “Bul Karayı” and released it online for free. In 2014, they participated in a collective music project; album called Organize Oluyoruz Vol.3, with their song called “Eski Bi’ Numara” and received positive criticism for their video clip.
 
In April 2014, the band signed a deal with Sony Music and nowadays they are preparing their 4th album. First single of the album, Kimse Karışmasın, was just released in January.
 
Mode XL continues producing and performing music.


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