
Mabel Matiz
Concert by Turkish singer Mabel Matiz in Vienna.
Mabel Matiz is the stage name of Fatih Karaca (born 31 August 1985, Mersin, Turkey), a singer-songwriter who blends Turkish pop with Anatolian folk, electronic production and alternative rock. He trained as a dentist before music took over, releasing his debut album in 2011 after producer Engin Akıncı spotted his Myspace demos. Five studio albums - including Maya (2018) and Fatih (2023) - have made him one of the most prominent voices in contemporary Turkish pop, known equally for his songwriting craft and his open advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.
Mabel Matiz appeared before Istanbul's 54th Criminal Court of First Instance in January 2026 for a hearing in the obscenity trial over his song 'Perperişan'; the case was adjourned to March 27, 2026.
Istanbul prosecutors filed a formal indictment against Mabel Matiz in October 2025, seeking up to three years in prison under Article 226 of the Turkish Penal Code over the song 'Perperişan'.
In September 2025, Turkish authorities imposed a travel ban on Mabel Matiz and blocked 'Perperişan' on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music following a complaint by the Interior Ministry.
Mabel Matiz released 'Perperişan' on September 5, 2025, as a collaboration with Paris-based electronic group Ko Shin Moon, intended for their album 'Sin'.
The 2022 single 'Antidepresan', a collaboration with Mert Demir, accumulated 348 million YouTube views, reflecting Mabel Matiz's strong digital reach.