Berkay - Singer-Songwriter & Music Artist

Berkay is a Turkish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has made a name for himself in the music industry. Born in Istanbul, Turkey in 1981, he has been making music since his teenage years. He started by playing guitar in local bars and clubs, before progressing to creating his own work. Berkay's sound is unique and often incorporates folk, rock, pop, jazz and blues elements. His lyrics are often politically charged and reflect the struggles of everyday life in Turkey. His debut album 'Kalplerin Yolu' was released in 2004 and was an instant success. This was followed by two more albums 'Kopoglu' (2008) and 'Gamsiz Hayat' (2012). These albums featured some of his most popular singles such as 'Lanet Olsun', 'Sana Birseyler Olmus' and 'Gamsiz Hayat'.

Collaborations & Featurings with Other Artists

Throughout his career, Berkay has collaborated with many other artists. He has worked with the likes of MAFIA, Eypio, Funda Arar and Bengu on their own projects as well as featuring on some of their songs. He is also a member of the band Kaptan Jack along with Cem Yilmaz, Ece Seckin, Ahmet Aslan and Ozan Dogulu. The band have released two albums together.

Discography

Berkay has released five studio albums over the course of his career. His debut album 'Kalplerin Yolu' was released in 2004 and was an instant success. This was followed by two more albums 'Kopoglu' (2008) and 'Gamsiz Hayat' (2012). His fourth album 'Geceler' was released in 2017 and peaked at number one on the Turkish music charts. His most recent album 'Dalgalar' was released in 2020. He has also released several singles such as 'Lanet Olsun', 'Sana Birseyler Olmus' and 'Gamsiz Hayat'.

Conclusion

Berkay is one of the most successful singers in Turkey today. He has seen great success with all of his releases, both as a solo artist and with his band Kaptan Jack. His unique sound which combines elements of folk, rock, pop, jazz and blues has won him many fans all over the world. He continues to make music today.