A 2020 debut at number 82 on the DJ Mag Top 100 list marked a significant milestone for Burak Yeter, a Turkish record producer and disc jockey. Since starting his career as a performer at the MTV Dance Floor Chart Party in Malta at age 22, he has steadily expanded his international presence in electronic music.
Formative Years and Education
Born in 1982 in Trabzon, Turkey, Yeter began playing the guitar at the age of eight. His formal academic path focused on engineering, leading to an undergraduate degree from Akdeniz University. He later moved to London to pursue specialized technical training, obtaining a master's degree in Sound Engineering from the SAE Institute.
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Yeter gained early industry attention at 22, taking second place in the Miller Master DJ Competition. In 2005, he released his debut studio effort, For Action, through the label DSM, marking his first solo work distributed globally. He followed this in 2007 with For Message Volume 2, a project designed to promote awareness regarding global warming. Beyond his solo recordings, he functions as the CEO of Connection Records.
International Breakthrough
In 2013, he launched the single Storm while based in Amsterdam, where he also directed the accompanying music video. The track secured positions within the top 100 on international dance charts. Later, he initiated his New World project, debuting the single Happy on Spinnin' Records. The subsequent release, Tuesday, achieved global chart success and became the 10th most searched track on Shazam in 2017.
Remix Work and Ongoing Projects
Yeter has maintained a steady output of remixes, including interpretations of tracks by Alan Walker, Anne-Marie, Reyko, and Filatov & Karas. His professional activities continue to center around his studio in Amsterdam, where he develops his current projects. His musical output spans genres including electro house, progressive house, and synth-pop, utilizing piano and digital audio workstations.
Fast facts
- Born: 1982, Trabzon, Turkey
- Education: Akdeniz University and SAE Institute
- Occupations: Disc jockey, record producer, and remixer
- CEO: Connection Records
- 2020 DJ Mag ranking: #82
- Primary base: Amsterdam
Questions readers ask
What is Burak Yeter's educational background?
He earned an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from Akdeniz University and a master's degree in Sound Engineering from the SAE Institute.
Which record label released the single Happy?
The track Happy was released on Spinnin' Records.
Achievements
- Instruments: piano and digital audio workstation
- Genres: electro house, progressive house and synth-pop
