Who is Kahraman Deniz?

Kahraman Deniz is a Turkish producer, singer-songwriter and composer, born in Istanbul in 1986. His interest in music began at a young age when he started playing guitar at the age of 10. Throughout his career, he has produced music for some of Turkey's most popular artists including Emre Kula and Gökhan Türkmen.

Early Life & Career

At the age of 16, Deniz started to produce his own songs. He eventually went to music school, where he learned more about production and composition. After graduating, he worked as a producer for various artists in Istanbul. In 2012, he released his debut album 'Eksik Parça' which was a great success in Turkey. Since then, he has continued to produce music for various artists, as well as releasing his own solo material.

Collaborations

Deniz has collaborated with several other Turkish artists throughout his career. Some of his most notable collaborations include Emre Kula and Gökhan Türkmen. His collaboration with Emre Kula resulted in the hit single 'Sürekli Dans', which received critical acclaim throughout Turkey.

Music Style & Influences

Deniz's music style is a blend of traditional Turkish music and modern electronic production techniques. He incorporates traditional instruments such as the saz, kanun and darbuka into his songs. His sound is heavily influenced by jazz and funk music as well as classical composers such as Mozart and Bach. His lyrics often explore themes of love, peace and unity.

Discography

Deniz has released several albums throughout his career including 'Eksik Parça' (2012), 'Dünya' (2014) and 'Yolculuk' (2016). He has also released several singles such as 'Gözlerinin İçinde', 'Zaman' and 'Yağmur'. He has been nominated for several awards throughout his career including Best Male Artist at the 2016 Golden Globe Awards.