Makale is a Turkish hip-hop group from Basel, Switzerland, that formed in 1998, with a lineup of Casus, Şiddet MC, and DJ Steel. The trio gained initial attention through live performances, promoting Turkish rap. Their breakthrough came with their participation on the album Dar Bêïda 04 (2001) alongside artists such as Nina Hagen, Amina, and Natacha Atlas. In 2002, the group released its debut studio album, Kingztanbul, under the independent label Barraka El Farnatshi. The release was the first Turkish rap album in Switzerland and was produced by Pat Jabbar. Music videos for the songs “Kingztanbul” and “Bu Bilmeyene” were broadcast on the Swiss music channel VIVA and on television channels in Turkey. The group's other albums include Tamam (2005), which was supported by a tour of Germany, the Netherlands, and Turkey, Sizofren (2008), and Ritim ve Şiir (2017).
