Karma is
Tarkan's fourth studio album, released in 2001. His fifth music project and his fourth original release, this album moved away from pop to
worldbeat melodies fused with
electronica sounds and became the all time third best selling album in Turkey. The album was recorded in
Istanbul, Los Angeles,
New York City,
Egypt and Europe. Album was published in Europe, North America, Asia, Japan, Russia. The tour "Kuzu Kuzu" which began in January 2002 was very successful as well and Tarkan performed in 19 countries and gave 26 concerts.
As an introduction in the CD booklet, Tarkan explains the Karma philosophy and introduces the concept of using
Ebru art on his album cover.
"Kuzu Kuzu" (Two videos were filmed for this song, including one for an
acoustic version released in the single of the same name.)
"Hüp" (Two videos were filmed for this song, including one for a remixed version released in the single Hüp 8. The video filmed for the original edit was directed by Italian director
Ferzan Özpetek. Under the sponsorship of
Pepsi it was the most expensive Turkish music video ever produced, which also caused scandal with Tarkan using his
tongue to kiss his on-screen lady.)
"Verme" (Two different versions were filmed for this song. The second version focuses on the effect of war on children, and was the first Turkish music video to use
metamorphicspecial effects.)