Several of Ersoy's songs have reached legendary status in Turkish culture, often associated with her life milestones.
During the late 1970s and 1980s, Ersoy shifted toward Arabesque—a genre often linked to urban migration and lower-income neighborhoods. While she initially cited financial reasons for this shift, the genre’s themes of suffering and fate resonated deeply with her own personal struggles during her gender transition and subsequent ban from Turkish stages.
Since the 1990s, Ersoy has balanced both styles, often performing as an "assolist" (lead singer) on television and in large-scale concerts. Her 1997 album Maazallah and 2011's Aşktan Sabıkalı demonstrated her ability to blend traditional sounds with contemporary pop production. Iconic Songs and Albums
Bülent Ersoy's musical journey is characterized by a shift from the rigorous discipline of to the emotionally charged, populist Arabesque genre.