Kaan Akalın


Kaan Akalın is a Turkish singer, songwriter. He first appeared in the 2014 season of the X Factor, the Turkish version of The X Factor, at the age of 16. Akalın then had a duet released with Asena in NR1 Dance Hits. He signed a record deal with the label DGL&DMC in 2016 and released his debut Single, Arar Mı? in June 2016.

Career

2014–15: Career beginnings

Akalın was invited to X Factor however the program was canceled after first four episodes. He met with Ömer Karacan who later channelized him to get one track out in Number One Dance Hits 2015. The track 'Fool Around' a duet from him with Asena was released in the compilation album in 2015.

2016: Arar Mı?

Akalın signed with DGL&DMC in 2016 to release his debut single 'Arar Mı?'. The photographs for the single were all shot by Jerry Stolwijk in New York City. Arrangements were completed by Onur Betin. Masterings of the tracks were made in Sterling Sound Studios by Chris Gehgringer who also worked with stars like Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Madonna and Jason Derulo. The official music video of this single was released on 6 June 2016.The video sees Akalın singing and dancing in New York City. As stated by him in Habertürk newspaper, his latest interview, he has been influenced by Michael Jackson's singing and dancing in this project.

Discography

  • NR1 Dance Hits - DGL&DMC
  • Arar Mı? - DGL&DMC

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