Salât-ı Ümmiyye is a type of prayer (salawat) in Islamic tradition, recited to express love, respect, and devotion to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). - Arabic Pronunciation: Allâhümme salli alâ seyyidinâ Muhammedin-nebiyyi'l-ümmiyyi ve alâ âlihî ve sahbihî ve sellim. - English Meaning: "O Allah! Bestow mercy upon our master Muhammad, the unlettered Prophet, and upon his family and his companions, and grant them peace." - This prayer holds a significant place in Islamic culture, particularly in congregational music and recitations during Mawlid (celebrations of the Prophet's birth). ---- The composer of the Salât-ı Ümmiyye is widely recognized as Buhûrîzâde Mustafa Itrî Efendi, one of the most prominent figures in classical Turkish music. - His composition of this piece in the Segâh maqam is considered a masterpiece of Turkish religious music. It remains a significant part of the cultural and spiritual heritage from the Ottoman era to the present day, celebrated for both its aesthetic beauty and profound spiritual depth. ---- Artist/Project: The work is released under the artist name UFCEBABA, spearheaded by Ufuk Çelik. ---- While the original piece carries deep historical and spiritual roots that I hold in high regard, this version is my contemporary interpretation ; my way of honoring the tradition while bringing my own voice and arrangement to it. - I hope listeners can feel both the reverence for the original and the fresh energy of a modern reimagining. more

"7 Letters of the Seas" is an expansive, multi-part conceptual musical project by UFCEBABA. Unfolding across eight immersive seasons and comprising a total of 76 deeply evocative tracks, the project tells the haunting stories of seven different women living on seven distinct sea coasts around the world. Each song is crafted from a personal letter written by one of these women, addressing their profound struggles, their deep longings for love, and their complex relationship with the vast, unpredictable sea. Reciter: Büşra Çelik Violins: Yasemin Uğur & Ufuk Çelik By UFCEBABAmore

Vocals: Amar Antoine & Ufuk Çelik Guitars: Ufuk Çelik Song By: Scott A Gradert Keys & Arrangement by The Sugar Diggy DunX Production by THE SCOTT BROTHERS BAND & UFCEBABA Band Lyrics: Mr. Trouble By Scott A. Gradert (1996) - My name is Trouble Mr. Trouble is my name I gotta problem Trouble is my middle name And no one wants me around here Cuz Double Trouble gets the blame - I am a Gambler And I take all your money away I am a Gambler Roll the dice C’mon let’s play When Mr. Trouble comes to town Until he lose He’s gonna stay - I ain’t got no friends Except my whiskey wine and gin Nobody loves me Ain’t no woman come back again I ain’t askin’ for no favors Just let me live my life in sin - You see just once I was a good man But my woman done me wrong I ‘ze workin hard in a coal mine Good God them days They sure was long And since my woman left me All I do is sing this song - Now gimme my Guitar! - My name is Trouble Mr. Trouble is my name I gotta problem Cuz Trouble is my middle name And no one wants me round here Cuz Double Trouble gets the blame - And this Guitar! - Woooo! ——— © 1996 Scott A. Gradert more