Burhan G facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Burhan G
Burhan G during Skive Festival on 4 June 2011 (Photo: A.C. Hamann Nielsson)
Background information
Birth name	Burhan Genç Koç
Born	(1983-01-20) 20 January 1983 (age 42) Copenhagen, Denmark
Origin	Kurdish
Genres	Pop, R&B
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, record producer, musician
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2003–present
Labels	BMG (2003–2007) Copenhagen Records (2007–2020)
Associated acts	Outlandish, Majid

Burhan Genç Koç (born on January 20, 1983), known as Burhan G, is a popular Danish singer, songwriter, and music producer. He is famous for his R&B and pop music. Burhan G has released several successful albums.

Two of his albums, Burhan G and Din for evigt, have sold so many copies that they became "platinum" in Denmark. He has also had five songs reach number one on the music charts. These include "Mest ondt" with Medina, "Tættere på himlen" with Nik & Jay, "Din for evigt", "Kalder mig hjem", and "Karma" with L.O.C..

Early Life and Music Beginnings

Burhan Genç comes from a Kurdish family. His parents are from a town called Haymana in Turkey. He grew up in Brøndby Strand, which is near Copenhagen, Denmark.

When he was young, Burhan G sang in the "Københavns Drengekor" (Copenhagen Boys Choir) as a solo singer. He also sang backup for a well-known Danish hip hop group called Outlandish. Burhan G even toured with Outlandish and sang the chorus in their hit song "Walou". He also worked with other artists like Funk Flush and U$O early in his career.

Burhan G's Music Journey

Burhan G's first solo song was simply called "Burhan G". It became very popular on P3 Radio in September 2003. On May 24, 2004, he released his first album, Playground, with BMG. Another song from this album, "Take U Home", also became a hit on P3 Radio.

In 2005, Playground helped Burhan G get nominated for three Danish Music Awards. He won the award for "Best Danish Newcomer". He also won "Best Danish Album" at the Danish DeeJay Awards that same year.

In March 2007, Burhan G joined a new record company called Copenhagen Records. He released his second album, Breakout, in September 2007. The song "Who Is He" from this album, which he helped write, became a big hit.

In 2008, Burhan G released "Kun dig" ("Only you"). This was his first song sung in Danish and it became a hit. After this, he released his self-titled album Burhan G, which was also in Danish. He then had another successful song, "Jeg vil ha' dig for mig selv" ("I want you for myself"). This song used parts of an old hit by Milli Vanilli. Later, the group Nik & Jay also sang on a version of this song.

In April 2010, Burhan G decided to sing more in Danish. He said he loved music and all the ways you can express yourself. This was a great choice for him! His song "Mest ondt" (meaning "What hurts the most") became his first number one hit in Denmark. This song featured the Danish singer Medina. His next song, "Tættere på himlen" ("Closer to Heaven"), with Nik & Jay, also reached number one. Both songs, along with "Jeg vil ha' dig for mig selv", sold enough copies to be certified platinum.

Working with Other Artists

Burhan G in May 2011. (Photo: A.C. Hamann Nielsson)

Burhan G has worked with many different artists throughout his career:

• He worked with Funk Flush and A-Double-B early on.
• He sang in U$O's song "I går var det en vild nat" ("Yesterday was a wild night").
• He also sang "Live Ur Life" for the movie Fidibus.
• He has made guest appearances with artists like Majid, Kisa, and Karina Kappel.
• Burhan G helped write and sang on "Let Me Think About It" for Ida Corr's album Robosoul in 2006.
• In 2007, he was featured on a remix album by Dutch DJ Fedde le Grand.
• In 2009, he appeared in an international hit called "Everything Changes" by DJ Dominik de Leon.
• He wrote the song "Tag med mig" ("Come with me") for Basim.
• He also worked with American DJ Roger Sanchez on "Bang That Box".
• He helped write and produce "Domino Effect" for the English group Addictive.
• His hit song "Mest ondt" features the Danish singer Medina.
• The song "Tættere på himlen" features the duo Nik & Jay.

Awards and Recognitions

Burhan G has received several awards for his music:

• In 2005, he was nominated for three Danish Music Awards. He won the award for "Best Danish Newcomer".
• He was also nominated for "P3 Prisen" and "P3 Gennembrudet" at the P3 Guld ceremonies.
• In 2005, he won the award for "Best Danish Album" at the Danish DeeJay Awards.

Music Albums

Burhan G at Grøn Koncert on 20 July 2008 (Photo: Simon Wedege Petersen)

Here are Burhan G's main albums:

Other albums

• 2011: Burhan G Special Edition (This album included the Burhan G album plus extra songs)
• 2012: Burhan G (Another edition of the Burhan G album with more tracks)

Music Singles

Here are some of Burhan G's singles:

Songs Featuring Burhan G

Burhan G has also been featured in songs by other artists:

• 2007: "Lean on Me" by Majid
• 2008: "Kun for mig" by Medina
• 2011: "Bølgerne ved vesterhavetnik" by Nik & Jay (also featuring Eivor)
• 2011: "Fugt i fundamentet" by Nik & Ras (also featuring Pharfar)

Music Videos

Burhan G has released music videos for these songs:

• "Burhan G"
• "Who Is He"
• "Sacrifice"
• "Jeg vil ha' dig for mig selv"
• "Mest ondt" feat. Medina
• "Tættere på himlen" feat. Nik & Jay
• "Søvnløs"
• "Jeg' I Live"