Ceza facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ceza
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Birth name | Bilgin Özçalkan |
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Born | Üsküdar, Istanbul, Turkey |
31 December 1976
Genres | Hip hop, Political hip hop |
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Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 1995–present |
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Associated acts | Rokabeats, Ayben, Dr Fuchs, Nefret, Asya Sentez, Kuvvetmira, Sagopa Kajmer, Tech N9ne, Sansar Salvo, Yelawolf, Twista, USO, Busta Rhymes, Killa Hakan, ll |
Bilgin Özçalkan, known by his stage name Ceza (which means 'punishment' in Turkish), is a famous rapper, singer, and songwriter from Turkey. He was born on December 31, 1976.
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Early Music Career
Ceza started his music journey in 1995 with a group called U.C.S. He performed with them until 1998. Later, his group Nefret signed with Hammer Music in 2000. They released their first album, Meclis Ala – İstanbul.
In 2001, Ceza released his own album called Anahtar. The main song from this album, also named "Anahtar," was his first to have a music video. This album was very successful, and Ceza performed many concerts.
His big break came in 2004 when he was invited to RockIstanbul, one of Turkey's largest rock festivals. This was a huge chance for him to show his rap music to a big audience. He performed alongside many popular Turkish music artists. After these projects, Ceza also worked with artist Mercan Dede on his album Su (meaning "Water").
About Ceza's Life
Ceza was born in Üsküdar, Istanbul, Turkey. Even though he was born on December 31, 1976, his birth certificate says January 1, 1977. Before becoming a rapper, he worked as an electrician for eight years.
In 2007, Ceza made history by becoming the first Turkish singer to win an MTV Music Award. That same year, he started his own clothing brand called Evin Delisi. Ceza's sister, Ayben Özçalkan Ülkü, is also a rapper.
Music Albums and Songs
Ceza has released many albums and singles throughout his career.
Solo Albums
Year | Title | Label |
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2002 | Med Cezir | Hammer Müzik |
2004 | Rapstar | Hammer Müzik |
2005 | Feyz Al | Hammer Müzik |
2006 | Yerli Plaka | Hammer Müzik |
2007 | Evin Delisi | Underground EP |
2010 | Onuncu Köy | Esen Müzik |
2010 | Artık Suç Değil Sevgi İşleyin - Yüksek Gerilim | Esen Müzik |
2015 | Suspus | Esen Müzik |
2024 | Yatay Zeka | ED Müzik |
Albums with Other Artists
- with Güven (Uslanmaz Çocuklar Senfonisi)
Year | Title | Label |
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1996 | Af Yok | Unknown Label |
- with Silahsız Kuvvet, Yener, Statik, Susturucu, Ses as 'Nefret' (Compilation Album)
Year | Title | Label |
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1999 | Yeraltı Operasyonu | Hammer Müzik |
- with Dr. Fuchs (Nefret)
Year | Title | Label |
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1999 | Vatan (EP) | Underground |
2000 | Meclis-i Ala İstanbul | Hammer Müzik |
2001 | Anahtar | Hammer Müzik |
2001 | Vatan (Album Version) | Unknown Label |
- with DJ Mic Check (Asya Sentez)
Year | Title | Label |
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2000 | Toplama Kampı | Unknown Label |
2001 | Toplama Kampı 2 | Unknown Label |
- with Killa Hakan
Year | Title | Label |
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2008 | Bomba Plak | Dolunay Müzik & Orijinal Müzik |
Singles
- "Streetball Underground" (1995)
- "Benim Adım Ceza" (feat. Dr.Fuchs) (1996)
- "Gangsta (Nefret Version)" (feat. Dr.Fuchs & Beast) (1996)
- "Doğuştan Katil (Demo)" (feat. Dj Walkie D, Dj Arda, Yanetki, Cem, Blackcat) (1999)
- "Beyin (Holocaust Part 1)" (feat Rokabeat) (2002)
- "Holocaust (Sagopa's version)" (2002)
- "Uyuşturucuya Dur Diyen Yok"(2002)
- "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)
- "Fight Kulüp" (feat. Killa Hakan & Ezhel & Ben Fero) (2019)
- "Komedi v Dram" (feat. Sayedar & Önder Şahin) (2019)
- "Beatcoin" (2019)
- "Yak" (with Tepki) (2020)
- "Yeni Mesaj" (2020)
- International Songs (as featured artist)
Year | Single | Peak position | Certification |
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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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Film and TV Appearances
Ceza has also appeared in films and TV shows.
Year | Title | Role |
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2005 | Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul | Himself |
2013 | Leyla and Mecnun | 'Guest appearance' |
See also
In Spanish: Ceza para niños