Güliz Ayla is an artist born on April 27, 1988, in Samsun, Türkiye, who released her solo works in the Turkish pop music scene during the 2010s. Ayla began her music career as a vocalist and group performer before moving on to writing and performing her own songs, producing both albums and singles.
Early Life and Education
Güliz Ayla was born on April 27, 1988, in Samsun. In 1998, at the age of ten, she received two years of education in the Theatre and Drama Department of the Samsun Municipal Conservatory. During this period, she performed as both a soloist and a choir member in various orchestras. She completed her high school education at Samsun Anatolian High School. Ayla improved her musical skills by taking private lessons in vocal training, solfeggio, ear training, and rhythm.
In 2006, she joined a music band called Adelaide. With this band, she won first place in the Rock’n Dark Express Rock Music Contest. She later moved to Istanbul and was accepted into the Western Music Department of Müjdat Gezen Art Center. While studying there, she performed songs for two musicals written by Müjdat Gezen. This experience enhanced her vocal proficiency and stage presence.
Beginning of Her Music Career
Güliz Ayla began her professional music career as a backing vocalist for artists like Metin Özülkü, Işın Karaca, and Extra Orchestra. During this time, she also performed with a group named Radiolux and took part in the second series of the Doğa İçin Çal (Play for Nature) project, performing a song. Her work as a backing vocalist allowed her to explore various styles within the music industry.
A significant turning point in Ayla’s career came when she met Sıla Gençoğlu and Efe Bahadır. Both artists agreed to act as producers for her debut album. This collaboration led to her signing a contract with the international management company Day 1 Entertainment Turkey and Sony Music.
Debut Single and Album
On April 16, 2015, Güliz Ayla released her debut single Olmazsan Olmaz, for which she wrote both the lyrics and music. The arrangement was done by Efe Bahadır, and the single was released prior to the album. Regarding the release, The song reached 175 million views on YouTube.
On September 18, 2015, she released her self-titled debut album Güliz Ayla, produced by Sıla Gençoğlu and Efe Bahadır. The album includes nine tracks and is primarily acoustic in sound. The lyrics and music were composed by Ayla, Gençoğlu, and Bahadır. The song Yalvarırım was composed by Yalın. The tracks Olmazsan Olmaz, Benim Olmazsan, and Sevgilim, written and composed by Ayla herself, are also featured on the album. Additionally, a Greek song composed by Christos Dantis with lyrics by Sıla Gençoğlu was included.
The second music video from the album was for the song Bahsetmem Lazım, with lyrics by Sıla Gençoğlu and music by Christos Dantis. The song reached number five on the Official Turkish Music Chart.
Second Single and Awards
On April 20, 2016, Ayla released her second single İlk Öpücük Benden Olsun, written and composed by Yalın. The music video was directed by Nihat Odabaşı. During the same period, her songs were featured in various TV shows and commercials, including Deli Fişek, which she performed for the TV series Tatlı İntikam.
Ayla received several awards in 2015 and 2016. In 2015, she won “Best Breakthrough Artist” at the KTCC Paparazzi Awards and “Best Debut Singer” at the 1st Gossip Time Year-End Awards. In 2016, she was named “Most Successful Breakthrough Singer of the Year” at the 23rd İTÜ EMÖ Achievement Awards and received “Best Debut Song (Olmazsan Olmaz)” at the 1st YBU Media Awards. She also received “Best Breakthrough Female Singer” at the 7th KTÜ Media Awards and “Best Breakthrough Female Artist” at both Istanbul Gelişim University’s and Ege University’s 5th Media Awards.
Second Album and Later Works
In 2017, she released her second studio album Parla. The lead single was Bilirkişi, followed by music videos for Yetmedi mi and Gelsin Öpsün Kalbimi. The final video from the album was for the remix version of Öldür Beni by Ufuk Kevser. In 2019, she released the single Öyle Sev and collaborated with Ege Çubukçu on the track Mıknatıs. That same year, she released the acoustic version of Öyle Sev. Her singles Sarmaşık (2020) and Evdekilere Söyle (2021) were released under Sony Music. In 2021, she also released Bugün Dünden İyi, a song she wrote and performed for the TV series Kardeşlerim.
Ayla has collaborated in duets such as Öyle Sev with Fikri Karayel and Gelsin Öpsün Kalbimi with Sıla Gençoğlu. She also performed the song Bağdat.
Management and Organization
Güliz Ayla’s career management, concert organization, and communication activities are coordinated by her management team. The team oversees her duet projects, participation in award ceremonies, and international collaborations.
Güliz Ayla has developed a career that transitioned from backing vocalist to solo pop artist. From her early musical education in Samsun to her professional work in Istanbul, she has built a discography with albums and singles. Collaborations with names like Sıla Gençoğlu, Efe Bahadır, and Yalın have played a role in her musical production. Awards and media projects have strengthened her presence in the industry. Ayla continues her music career with new singles and collaborations.
