Kaya won the "Best Fantasy-Folk Music Male Singer Award" at the 43rd Pantene Golden Butterfly Awards, signaling his establishment as a leader in this genre.

The "smoke" or "mist" on the mountains serves as a metaphor for the confusion and sorrow that clouds the heart when a lover leaves.

(Son Bir Kez), released in 2018, is one of the most recognizable works by Turkish singer-songwriter Serkan Kaya , often hailed as the "New Star of Arabesque Music". This track encapsulates the evolution of contemporary Turkish music by blending traditional Black Sea folk influences with the emotional depth of modern Arabesque-pop. Musical Structure and Fusion

The song stands out for its unique cross-regional appeal. While Kaya is known for his "softened arabesque" style—which utilizes traditional instruments like the elektrosaz , violin ensembles, and the ney flute—"Dağların Dumanı" incorporates a distinct Black Sea (Karadeniz) flavor.