--- title: Mabel Matiz slug: mabel-matiz-4ed43 url: /detay/mabel-matiz-4ed43 type: biography language: English entity: primary: Mabel Matiz type: biography categories: - name: General Knowledge slug: genel-kultur url: /kategori/genel-kultur - name: Music slug: muzik url: /kategori/muzik - name: Performance Arts slug: sahne-sanatlari url: /kategori/sahne-sanatlari tags: - TürkPop - MabelMatiz author: Fatma Köroğlu created_at: 2026-05-28T12:58:49.825042+03:00 updated_at: 2026-05-28T12:58:49.825054+03:00 image: https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2026/05/26/V3q0MGCaJDRgVDMr2pmei9DsMUFjnX02.png --- # Mabel Matiz > Fatih Karaca, or stage name Mabel Matiz (born 31 July 1985), is a Turkish singer, lyricist and composer ## KURE Information Cards ![Matiz-bilgi kartı.png](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2026/05/26/5u1pUuPmhYMPOztsvBceMNjbPfj79gjK.png) *Mabel Matiz* | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Doğum tarihi | 1985-07-31 | | Place of Birth | Mersin, Türkiye | | Real Name | Fatih Karaca | | Music Genre | Pop,Alternative Pop | | Profession(s) | Singer,Lyricist | ## Article Content **Mabel Matiz,** is a Turkish singer songwriter and composer. Her real name is Fatih Karaca, and the stage name [Mabel Matiz](/en/detay/mabel-matiz-7fdd8/llms.txt) is derived from the combination of the character “Mabel” from Buket Uzuner’s novel *Kumral Ada Mavi Tuna* and the Greek-origin word “matiz.” Her musical work integrates elements of pop electronic music alternative pop and [Anatolian music](/en/detay/anatolian-rock-a4e4c/llms.txt). ![Image](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2026/05/22/cUgTMCLqrr8eGI0kUewEzutQa3ykfdn5.jpeg) *Mabel Matiz – Visual from the Maya Album Cover (Mabel Matiz)* ### **Life and Relationship with Music** Mabel Matiz’s interest in music is said to have begun in childhood. She developed an early connection with Turkish pop and folk music and later gained recognition through recordings she published online.[^1] ### **Stage Name and Artistic Identity** The name “Mabel Matiz” is used as a stage name closely associated with the artist’s musical identity. Academic evaluations consider her visual language stage performances costume choices and music video aesthetics as an integrated whole and emphasize their decisive role in shaping her public identity and aesthetic expression.[^2] ### **Development of Musical Career** Mabel Matiz’s musical career began with recordings published online after which she advanced her career by releasing studio albums. Her debut album *Mabel Matiz* released in 2011 features a fusion of acoustic arrangements and electronic elements. Her 2013 album *Yaşım Çocuk* highlights themes of the past childhood and memory. The 2015 album *Gök Nerede* prominently incorporates electronic pop elements.[^3] Her 2018 album *Maya* brings together Anatolian music influences with contemporary pop sensibilities while her 2023 album *Fatih* explores themes of belonging personal memory and urban life. ![Image](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2026/05/23/yNn0YPpP2bkwF2ytbgBL6rMqNYDPBNop.jpeg) *Mabel Matiz – Gök Nerede Album Cover (Mabel Matiz)* ### **Albums** #### **Mabel Matiz (2011)** Her first studio album features themes of personal expression love and introspection. #### **Yaşım Çocuk (2013)** The album centers on themes of childhood the past and nostalgia. Its lyrics employ metaphorical expression. #### **Gök Nerede (2015)** This album is notable for its intensive use of electronic pop foundations. It stands out for its visual aesthetics and music video productions. #### **Maya (2018)** The album draws attention for combining Anatolian music folk culture and contemporary pop elements. #### **Fatih (2023)** The album includes themes related to urban life belonging and personal memory. ![Image](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2026/05/22/YtzmCROJIaUFDOXmcGTzysKUGsp1xGSr.jpeg) *Mabel Matiz – Visual from the Fatih Album Cover (Mabel Matiz)* ### **Songwriting and Composition** In addition to her own works Mabel Matiz has written lyrics and composed music for other artists. Her lyrics feature metaphorical expression poetic language and cultural references.[^4] Academic studies view her lyricism as a structure that blends everyday language with literary expression.[^5] Her works also explore themes such as love loneliness belonging personal memory and social pressure.[^6] ### **Musical Style and Influences** Mabel Matiz’s music combines elements of electronic pop alternative pop folk and Anatolian music. Traditional melodic structures are integrated with electronic backdrops. ### **Anatolian Culture and Folkloric Elements** Research has observed that motifs from Anatolian culture play a significant role in Mabel Matiz’s works. Elements of folk culture appear in her lyrics musical arrangements and visual aesthetics alongside contemporary pop sensibilities. Recurring elements in her works include: - Folkloric metaphors, - Traditional modes of expression, - Local cultural imagery, - Mythological and symbolic narratives, - Themes of the past and nostalgia. These elements form recurring structural patterns in her work. ### **Traditional and Modern Elements** Studies on Mabel Matiz’s music highlight her distinctive style of merging traditional musical elements with contemporary electronic frameworks. In this style folk music motifs traditional modes of expression and cultural imagery are combined with modern pop arrangements and digital audio technologies. [YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weVh_KolH1E) *Mabel Matiz – Sarmışık Official Music Video (YouTube)* ### **Cultural Memory and Nostalgia** Research has shown that cultural memory and nostalgia are central themes in Mabel Matiz’s work. Childhood the past and older cultural imagery form recurring connections in her lyrics while cultural elements from the past are embedded within contemporary pop aesthetics.** ** Her lyrics also prominently explore themes of personal experience belonging self-discovery and social pressure. ### **Visual Aesthetics and Music Video Approach** In Mabel Matiz’s music videos color usage costume choices symbolic imagery and theatrical expression play a significant role. Her visual aesthetic is noted for integrating folk culture traditional Turkish motifs and elements of contemporary popular culture into a unified structure. [YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMUtzjSkjnY) *Mabel Matiz – Mendilimde Kırmızım Var Official Music Video (YouTube)* ### **Mabel Matiz in Academic Studies** Research on Mabel Matiz primarily focuses on the following areas: - Popular culture studies - Alternative pop music - Visual culture and music video aesthetics - Folklore studies - Cultural memory - Traditional cultural elements - Anatolian music influences Her music has been examined within cultural aesthetic and musical contexts. ### **Discography** #### **Studio Albums** - *Mabel Matiz* (2011) - *Yaşım Çocuk* (2013) - *Gök Nerede* (2015) - *Maya* (2018) - *Fatih* (2023) [YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEfW7EbmlDo) *Mabel Matiz – Boyalı Da Saçların Official Music Video (YouTube)* ### Artistic Position Mabel Matiz is recognized among Turkish artists performing [alternative pop music](/en/detay/music-genres-5de07/llms.txt). Her music is characterized by the integration of cultural memory folkloric elements visual aesthetics and traditional styles with contemporary pop sensibilities. Additionally her musical productions consistently combine electronic backdrops with traditional melodic elements. ## Academic Sources and References 1. Karoğlu, Alaybey, and Gülten Demir Bilen. "An’da Geleneksel Varoluş: Anadolu Türk Kilim ve Motifleri Bağlamında Mabel Matiz Klibi Örneği." \*Sanat ve İkonografi Dergisi\* 3 (2022): 55–64. Accessed May 21, 2026. https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/2448142 2. Mabel Matiz. "Biyografi." Mabel Matiz Resmî Web Sitesi. Accessed May 21, 2026. https://www.mabelmatiz.com.tr/mm/ 3. Mabel Matiz. "Boyalı Da Saçların." YouTube, November 14, 2019. Accessed May 21, 2026. https://youtu.be/gEfW7EbmlDo 4. Mabel Matiz. "Kömür feat. Cenk Erdoğan (VW Arena Live)." YouTube, November 2, 2023. Accessed May 21, 2026. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjf-Ky-J28s 5. Mabel Matiz. "Mendilimde Kırmızım Var feat. Sibel Gürsoy." YouTube, June 26, 2019. Accessed May 21, 2026. https://youtu.be/tMUtzjSkjnY 6. Mabel Matiz. "Sarmaşık." YouTube, September 14, 2018. Accessed May 21, 2026. https://youtu.be/weVh\_KolH1E 7. Mabel Matiz. Mabel Matiz Resmî Web Sitesi. Accessed May 21, 2026. https://www.mabelmatiz.com.tr/. 8. Mungan, Hayriye Sema, and Can Çara. "Gelenek ve Postmodernizm Bağlamında Bir İnceleme: Mendilimde Kırmızım Var." \*Uluslararası Halkbilimi Araştırmaları Dergisi\* 3, no. 5 (2020): 30–47. Accessed May 21, 2026. https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/1361612 9. Spotify. "Mabel Matiz." Artist Page. Accessed May 21, 2026. https://open.spotify.com/intl-tr/artist/1dpqJqIuNqideTvmxBsSku ## Citations [^1]: Mabel Matiz. “Biography.” Mabel Matiz Official Website. https://www.mabelmatiz.com.tr/mm/. Access date: 21 May 2026. [^2]: Karoğlu Alaybey and Gülten Demir Bilen. 2022. “Traditional Existence in An: The Case of Mabel Matiz in the Context of Anatolian Turkish Kilim and Motifs.” Journal of Art and Iconography 3: 55–64. https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/2448142. Access date: 21 May 2026 [^3]: Mabel Matiz. “Biography.” Mabel Matiz Official Website. https://www.mabelmatiz.com.tr/mm/. Access date: 21 May 2026. [^4]: Mabel Matiz. “Biography.” Mabel Matiz Official Website. https://www.mabelmatiz.com.tr/mm/. Access date: 21 May 2026. [^5]: Karoğlu Alaybey and Gülten Demir Bilen. 2022. “Traditional Existence in An: The Case of Mabel Matiz in the Context of Anatolian Turkish Kilim and Motifs.” Journal of Art and Iconography 3: 55–64. https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/2448142. Access date: 21 May 2026. [^6]: Karoğlu Alaybey and Gülten Demir Bilen. 2022. “Traditional Existence in An: The Case of Mabel Matiz in the Context of Anatolian Turkish Kilim and Motifs.” Journal of Art and Iconography 3: 55–64. Access date: 21 May 2026. https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/2448142. Also see Berk Mustafa Evren Salih Gürbüz and Elif Arslan. 2025. “Love and Truth as Folkloric Elements in Mabel Matiz Music Videos: A Semiotic Study.” Art-e Journal of Art 18 (35): 363–388.