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Ceza
Bilgin Özçalkan.jpg
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

Year Title Label
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
1996 Af Yok Unknown Label
with Silahsız Kuvvet, Yener, Statik, Susturucu, Ses as 'Nefret' (Compilation Album)
Year Title Label
1999 Yeraltı Operasyonu Hammer Müzik
with Dr. Fuchs (Nefret)
Year Title Label
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
2000 Toplama Kampı Unknown Label
2001 Toplama Kampı 2 Unknown Label
with Killa Hakan
Year Title Label
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
US
2011 "Worldwide Choppers"
(Tech N9ne featuring Busta Rhymes, Yelawolf, Twista,
U$O, Ceza, D-Loc, JL of B.Hood & Twisted Insane)
104

Film and TV Appearances

Ceza has also appeared in films and TV shows.

Year Title Role
2005 Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul Himself
2013 Leyla and Mecnun 'Guest appearance'

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Ceza para niños

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