Akyıldız is best known for his "Süper Horon" and "Horon Potpori" style, which typically features:

: He is frequently associated with other giants of the genre like Sait Uçar , with whom he collaborated on tracks that became staples of "Kadırga Geceleri" (traditional Black Sea festival nights).

Akyıldız has a prolific recording history, with his most influential work occurring from the late 1980s through the 1990s—a golden era for Karadeniz pop.

: His songs often touch on regional life, "Yayla" (highland) culture, and the classic Black Sea themes of longing and mountain life, as heard in albums like Yaylalar / Karadeniz . Key Works and Discography