Burak Yeter facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Burak Yeter
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Yeter performing in Akdeniz University (October 2023)
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| Born | 5 May 1982 Trabzon, Turkey |
| Genres | Electronica |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
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Burak Yeter (born May 5, 1982) is a famous Turkish DJ, record producer, and remixer. A DJ plays and mixes music for an audience. A record producer helps artists create their songs. A remixer takes an existing song and changes it to make a new version.
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Early Life and Education
Burak Yeter started playing the guitar when he was just eight years old. He studied Civil Engineering at Akdeniz University in Turkey. After that, he moved to London and earned a master's degree in Sound Engineering from SAE Institute. This helped him learn all about how music is recorded and produced.
Musical Journey
Burak Yeter became known in the music world at age 22. He performed at the MTV Dance Floor Chart Party in Malta. In the same year, he came in second place at the Miller Master DJ Competition.
In 2005, he released his first album, For Action. It was his first solo DJ album to be released around the world. His second album, For Message Volume 2, came out in 2007. This album was special because it helped raise awareness about global warming. Burak Yeter is also the CEO of a company called Connection Records.
In 2013, he released a song called "Storm" in Amsterdam. This song became very popular and reached the Top 100 on dance charts internationally. He also filmed a music video for "Storm" in the Netherlands.
After ten years, Burak Yeter started a new chapter in his career. He called this his "New World" project. His first song from this project was "Happy," released on Spinnin' Records. It was even voted the best song of the week in their talent pool!
His next song, "Tuesday", was an even bigger hit. It reached number one on many music charts worldwide. In 2017, it was the 10th most searched song on Shazam globally. The next year, his song "My Life Is Going On" also became a Top 10 hit in Italy, Hungary, and Poland. In 2020, Burak Yeter joined the prestigious DJ Mag's Top 100 DJ list, ranking at #82.
Today, Burak Yeter continues to create new music in his studio in Amsterdam.
Albums
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| For Action Volume 1 |
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| For Message Volume 2 |
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| Blue |
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Remixes
Burak Yeter has also created remixes for other popular songs:
- 2017 Alan Walker – "Sing Me to Sleep" (Burak Yeter Remix)
- 2017 Anne-Marie – "Ciao Adios" (Burak Yeter Remix)
- 2017 Reyko – "Spinning over You" (Burak Yeter Remix)
- 2017 Filatov & Karas feat. Rada – "Lirika" (Burak Yeter Remix)
- 2018 Cecilia Krull "My Life Is Going On" (Burak Yeter Remix)
Music Awards
Burak Yeter has earned many awards for his music sales. These include:
- Gold Record awards for songs like "Tuesday," "My Life Is Going On," "Fly Away," and "Just Miss Love."
- Platinum record awards, including for his hit song "Tuesday."
These awards mean his songs have sold a lot of copies!
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| 2021 | DJ MAG TOP 100 Burak Yeter | Won | ||
| 2020 | DJ MAG TOP 100 Burak Yeter | Won | ||
| 2012 | Kral TV Music Awards | Best Remixer | Haberin Olsun by Bengü | Nominated |
| 2011 | Arada Sırada by Ajda Pekkan | Won | ||
| 2010 | Oyalama Beni by Ajda Pekkan | Won | ||
| 2006 | Malta Shakedown DJ Contest | Best Electronic Artist or DJ | Burak Yeter | Won |
| 2005 | Miller Master DJ Contest | Won | ||
| 2004 | MTV and Burn DJ Contest | Won |
