Exposed Vocals interviews DJ Stylegangsta

Yücel Basar was born on 10/05/1979 in Cologne, Germany and have Turkish roots. The home of Cologne Cathedral. He got his first e – guitar and his first keyboard in the age od 5 years. Bu he just used it as toys.

In 1995, during his visit of the middle school, he bought a new keyboard himself and don’t used it as toy this time. He founded a band with his best friend an two girls and they made music till 1997.

After finishing the middle school in 1996, he visited different higher schools and started to work in many different jobs. These were also factors why he finished his band activities in 1997.

In 2001 he started a as waiter, dancer and DJ in a bar, which was named “CAOTE UGLY”, because of copyrights. But in 2002, the bar sold. What should he do now?

He waited tables, sold kebap, worked as manager for a car rental company, as security and as upload detective till 2013. 11 years without making music.

Since 2013 he is active again in music. He has his DAW, menwhile 4 guitars and he works as scientific programmer.

His main focus in music is to create totally new arrangements especially from old Turkish songs with modern instruments. By the way he is also making own compositions.

Exposed Vocals: How did you hear about Exposed Vocals? What made you decide to sign up?

DJ Stylegangsta: Exposed Vocals followed me on Twitter.

The whole package of communication, design, social media and follower. It’s a great company.

Exposed Vocals: So tell us your story. Where did you grow up? What made you decide to become an artist?

DJ Stylegangsta: I grew up in Cologne, Germany.

My parents were nearly 30 years very famous artists in Europe and in Turkey. I think it’s genetic.

Exposed Vocals: How did you come up with that name? What was your inspiration behind it?

DJ Stylegangsta: It’s a nice story. When I was about 16 or 17 years old, the Internet and chats were still very new and I could not found a good nickname. Someday a friend of mine suggested to use stylegangsta as nickname. And I have never changed this name.

Exposed Vocals: What do you think about online music sharing? Do you ever give your music away for free? Why?

DJ Stylegangsta: Online music sharing is the best way to reach people worldwide with your own music.
Yes, to certain people.

To become a part of their project.

Exposed Vocals: Since everyone was a start-up once, can you give any smaller or local bands or artists looking to get gigs and airplay some tips?

DJ Stylegangsta: Use the Internet. Share their own music everywhere they can. Especially on Exposed Vocals, iTunes, Spotify and SoundCloud. These are very good platforms to reach people.

Exposed Vocals: Do you ever make mistakes during performances? How do you handle that?

DJ Stylegangsta: Yes I did. 🙂 Just go ahead.

Exposed Vocals: Do you tour? Anything interesting happen on tour that you think our readers would enjoy hearing about?

DJ Stylegangsta: No. As long as I give my music away for free, I have to do my regular work as scientific programmer.

Exposed Vocals: Where do you usually gather songwriting inspiration? What is your usual songwriting process?

DJ Stylegangsta: From my good mood.

It’ s different. I don’ t have a special songwriting process.

Exposed Vocals: Do you have a band website? What online platforms do you use to share your music?

DJ Stylegangsta: I don’ t have a website. YouTube, SoundCloud and Twitter.

Exposed Vocals: What are some really embarrassing songs that we might find on your mp3 player?

DJ Stylegangsta: I don’t think that there is an embarrassing song in the World.

Exposed Vocals: If you were given half a million dollars and a year off, what would you do? How would you spend it?

DJ Stylegangsta: I’d found a music production compan.

Exposed Vocals: Any planned studio upgrades? What are you working with now?

DJ Stylegangsta: No.

Currently I do not work on a project.

Exposed Vocals: How do you find ways to promote your music? What works best for you?

DJ Stylegangsta: I stay in contact with other artists.

Social Media.
Exposed Vocals: If you could perform anywhere and with any artists (Dead or Alive) where and who would it be with? Why?

DJ Stylegangsta: I would perform in Madison Square Garden with Slash.

I think that he is one of the best guitar players in the World.

Exposed Vocals: So, what’s next? Any new upcoming projects that you want to talk about?

DJ Stylegangsta: Yes it could be an upcoming project together with another artist, but currently it’ s not fixed.

Exposed Vocals: If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?

DJ Stylegangsta: Difficult question. I can’ t stay without doing music.

Exposed Vocals: Do you remember buying your first album? Who was it? What was going through your head?

DJ Stylegangsta: Yeah, I remember. It was “Touch My Soul” with songs from many different artists like Mary J. Blige, Lynden David Hall and many more.

No comment. 🙂

Exposed Vocals: How do you juggle the rest of your responsibilities while trying to stay ahead in your music life?

DJ Stylegangsta: The most important responsibility is to create continuously new songs.

Exposed Vocals: What should fans look forward to in 2015?

DJ Stylegangsta: Perhaps a few more songs for free download on SoundCloud. And hopefully the upcoming project, when it’s fixed.

Randy M

Since 2008, I've been dedicated to supporting unsigned artists through ExposedVocals.com, evolving from platform creation to in-depth music reviews and artist discovery. I showcase talent, amplify voices, and share industry insights from legends to empower the next generation of musicians.