Ceza facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ceza
Background information
Birth name	Bilgin Özçalkan
Also known as	Ceza Fatalrhymer Fatalflex Keskinkılıç Bloody
Born	(1976-12-31) 31 December 1976 (age 48) Üsküdar, Istanbul, Turkey
Genres	Hip hop, Political hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper Singer Songwriter Breakdancer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1995–present
Labels	Kod Müzik (1999) Hammer Müzik (2000–2006) EMI (2006) Orijinal Müzik (2008) Pasaj Müzik (2009) Esen Müzik (2010–present)
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.

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

Albums with Other Artists

with Güven (Uslanmaz Çocuklar Senfonisi)

with Silahsız Kuvvet, Yener, Statik, Susturucu, Ses as 'Nefret' (Compilation Album)

with Dr. Fuchs (Nefret)

with DJ Mic Check (Asya Sentez)

with Killa Hakan

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)

Film and TV Appearances

Ceza has also appeared in films and TV shows.

See also

In Spanish: Ceza para niños