Ceza
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Birth name | Bilgin Özçalkan |
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Born | Üsküdar, Istanbul, Turkey | December 31, 1976
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Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 1995–present |
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Associated acts | Tech N9ne, Sansar Salvo, Yelawolf, Killa Hakan, Sagopa Kajmer |
Website | ceza |
Bilgin Özçalkan (born 31 December 1976), also known by his stage name Ceza (pronounced je-ZAH, Turkish for 'punishment'), is a Turkish rapper and songwriter. His 2015 song "Suspus"[1] has been compared to Eminem's anti-Trump freestyle rap "Storm".[2]
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Early works
In 1995, Özçalkan started a group called U.C.S, and performed with this group until about 1998. His group Nefret got signed under Hammer Music in 2000, and the album Meclis Ala - Istanbul was released. In 2001, Özçalkan proceeded to release the album Anahtar. The title track on this album that holds the same name as the album itself was the first one that came with a music video. The album was a great success, and Özçalkan got to give many concerts with it.[3]
However, Özçalkan's big breakthrough came in 2004. He was invited to one of the biggest rock festivals in Turkey, namely RockIstanbul, and was asked to perform on stage there. He was able to showcase his rap music in an environment that held the largest Turkish popular music acts.[4]
In 2005, at the Turkish rock music festival Rock 'n Coke, Ceza let out a profanity laden freestyle rap directed at the singer Kıraç, who had made comments about rap not being real music.[5]
After these two projects, Özçalkan had a featuring with artist Mercan Dede, in his album Su (water).[6]
Discography
Solo albums
Year | Title | Label |
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2002 | Med-Cezir (Ebb And Flow) |
Hammer Müzik |
2004 | Rapstar 130.000 |
Hammer Müzik |
2005 | Feyz Al (Be enlightened) |
Hammer Müzik |
2006 | Yerli Plaka (Domestic Plate Number) |
Hammer Müzik |
2007 | Evin Delisi (Mad Person of the house) |
Underground EP |
2008 | Bomba Plak with Killa Hakan (Bomb Record) |
Dolunay Müzik and Orjinal Müzik |
2010 | Onuncu Köy (Tenth Village) |
Esen Müzik |
2010 | Artık Suç Değil Sevgi İşleyin - Yüksek Gerilim |
Esen Müzik |
2015 | Suspus |
Esen Müzik |
Split albums
- with Dr. Fuchs
Year | Title | Label |
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2000 | Meclis-i Ala Istanbul (Big Parliament Istanbul) |
Hammer Müzik |
2001 | Anahtar (Key) |
Hammer Müzik |
- with Killa Hakan
Year | Title | Label |
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2000 | Meclis-i Ala Istanbul (Big Parliament Istanbul) |
Hammer Müzik |
Singles
- "Açık Ara Bul Kon" (2009)
- "Artık Suç Değil Sevgi İşleyin" (2010)
- "Sende Biraz Delisin" (2011)
- "Türk Marşı" (2012)
- "Mind Right" (feat. Kaan) (2016)
- "Denizci" (2018)
- International (as featured artist)
Year | Single | Peak position | Certification |
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US | |||
2011 | "Worldwide Choppers" (Tech N9ne featuring Busta Rhymes, Yelawolf, Twista, U$O, Ceza, D-Loc, JL of B.Hood & Twisted Insane) |
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Filmography
Year | Title | Role |
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2005 | Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul | Himself |
2013 | Leyla and Mecnun | 'Guest appearance' |
References
- ^ Suspus (Ceza) Official Music Video. YouTube. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
- ^ "Eminem 'Fırtına'ysa, Ceza 'Suspus'". Cumhuriyet.com.tr. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
- ^ "Ceza kimdir ne zaman doğdu müzik hayatı ceza\'nın albümleri nelerdir". Mailce.com. 22 June 2008. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
- ^ Mynet. "Ceza Rock İstanbul Canlı Performans". Mynet Video. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
- ^ Ceza's freestyle verse at the 2005 Rock 'n Coke. ultraslan39 (2007-01-14), ceza - kıraç, retrieved 2017-05-08
- ^ "Mercan Dede - Su". Discogs. Retrieved 22 June 2019.