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|Name = Evren Ozdemir
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| origin = [[Istanbul]], [[Turkey]]
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|Birth_name = Evren Özdemir
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1977|11|10}}
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|Origin = [[Istanbul]], [[Turkey]]
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| genre = [[hip hop music|Hip hop]], [[Pop music|pop]]
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|Born = {{birth date and age|1977|11|10}}
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| occupation = [[Rapper]], producer, songwriter
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|Genre = [[hip hop music|Hip hop]], [[Pop music|pop]]
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| years_active = 2002–present
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|Occupation = [[Rapper]], producer, songwriter
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| label = EVRENMUSIC
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|Years_active = 2002–present
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| associated_acts = EVREN, [[maNga (band)|maNga]]
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|Label = EVRENMUSIC
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| website = [http://evrenmusic.com evrenmusic.com]
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|Associated_acts = EVREN, [[maNga]]
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'''Evren Ozdemir''' (born November 10, 1977, [[Istanbul]], [[Turkey]]) also known by his stage name EVREN,<ref name="article">Ahern, Victoria (2010). [http://news.ca.msn.com/entertainment/article.aspx?cp-documentid=24426942 "Cdn songwriter celebrates Eurovision success"], Canadian Press.</ref> is a [[Canadian]] rapper, producer, and songwriter. Writing music since the early age of 13,<ref name="interview">Jones, Quincy (2008) [http://mondomagazine.net/2008/evren-%E2%80%94-%E2%80%9Cthe-celine-dion-of-hip-hop%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%94-in-interview/ Evren — “The Celine Dion of Hip Hop” — In Interview], MONDO</ref> Evren began to capture the interest of various industry professionals, leading to his involvement in writing material for hit television series including [[Degrassi: The Next Generation]],<ref>[http://tv.yahoo.com/show/36075/castcrew;_ylt=AgnS_HHOuDiYzFpD_RrxZT5bL4l4 Yahoo TV Canada]</ref> [[Instant Star]],<ref>[http://tv.yahoo.com/instant-star/show/38506/castcrew Yahoo TV Canada]</ref> [[Billable Hours]], and [[The Best Years]]. As well as licensing material for TV shows, Evren began composing songs for national advertising campaigns including [[Toyota]], [[Telus]], and [[Rogers]]. In 2002 Evren won the ISC People's Voice Online Voting Award<ref>[http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/winners2002.htm Official website]</ref> for co-writing the Degrassi: The Next Generation theme song, “Whatever It Takes”. He has also worked on spots for [[Artists Against Racism]],<ref>[http://www.artistsagainstracism.com/tv.html Official website]</ref> as well as voice work for [[Kelloggs]], [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]], and [[McDonalds]], among others.
'''Evren Ozdemir''' (born November 10, 1977, in [[Istanbul]], [[Turkey]]) also known by his stage name EVREN,<ref name="article">Ahern, Victoria (2010). [http://news.ca.msn.com/entertainment/article.aspx?cp-documentid=24426942 "Cdn songwriter celebrates Eurovision success"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714125559/http://news.ca.msn.com/entertainment/article.aspx?cp-documentid=24426942 |date=2011-07-14 }}, Canadian Press.</ref> is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] rapper, producer, and songwriter. Writing music since the early age of 13,<ref name="interview">Jones, Quincy (2008) [http://mondomagazine.net/2008/evren-%E2%80%94-%E2%80%9Cthe-celine-dion-of-hip-hop%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%94-in-interview/ Evren — "The Celine Dion of Hip Hop" — In Interview] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100901085441/http://mondomagazine.net/2008/evren-%E2%80%94-%E2%80%9Cthe-celine-dion-of-hip-hop%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%94-in-interview/ |date=2010-09-01 }}, MONDO</ref> Evren began to capture the interest of various industry professionals, leading to his involvement in writing material for hit television series including ''[[Degrassi: The Next Generation]]'',<ref>[https://tv.yahoo.com/show/36075/castcrew;_ylt=AgnS_HHOuDiYzFpD_RrxZT5bL4l4 Yahoo TV Canada]</ref> ''[[Instant Star]]'',<ref>[https://tv.yahoo.com/instant-star/show/38506/castcrew Yahoo TV Canada]</ref> ''[[Billable Hours]]'', and ''[[The Best Years]]''. As well as licensing material for TV shows, Evren began composing songs for national advertising campaigns including [[Toyota]], [[Telus]], and [[Rogers Communications|Rogers]]. In 2002 Evren won the ISC People's Voice Online Voting Award<ref>[http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/winners2002.htm Official website] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100323083853/http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/winners2002.htm |date=2010-03-23 }}</ref> for co-writing the ''Degrassi: The Next Generation'' theme song, "Whatever It Takes". He has also worked on spots for Artists Against Racism ,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.artistsagainstracism.com/tv.html |title=Official website |access-date=2010-06-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101119120927/http://artistsagainstracism.com/tv.html |archive-date=2010-11-19 |url-status=dead }}</ref> as well as voice work for [[Kelloggs]], [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]], and [[McDonald's]], among others.


Despite his involvement in the TV and advertising world, Evren's primary focus drew him towards working on longer format projects for various artists and singers, including his own records, ''Conflict of Interest'' (2002), ''Unknown MC'' (2004), ''I Think Not'' (2008) and his latest up and coming release, ''A Little Bit of Love'' (2010).
Despite his involvement in the TV and advertising world, Evren's primary focus drew him towards working on longer format projects for various artists and singers, including his own records, ''Conflict of Interest'' (2002), ''Unknown MC'' (2004), ''I Think Not'' (2008) and his latest up and coming release, ''A Little Bit of Love'' (2010).


After years of working on both independent productions, as well as higher profile campaigns, Evren’s work as a songwriter came to fruition when he wrote the hit song "[[We Could Be The Same]]" for Turkish mega band, [[maNga]], which went on to place 2nd in the international European song contest [[Eurovision]] in 2010.
After years of working on both independent productions, as well as higher profile campaigns, Evren’s work as a songwriter came to fruition when he wrote the hit song "[[We Could Be The Same]]" for Turkish mega band, [[maNga (band)|maNga]], which went on to place 2nd in the international European song contest [[Eurovision]] in 2010.


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Latest revision as of 04:48, 11 November 2023

Evren Ozdemir
Birth nameEvren Özdemir
Born (1977-11-10) November 10, 1977 (age 46)
OriginIstanbul, Turkey
GenresHip hop, pop
Occupation(s)Rapper, producer, songwriter
Years active2002–present
LabelsEVRENMUSIC
Websiteevrenmusic.com

Evren Ozdemir (born November 10, 1977, in Istanbul, Turkey) also known by his stage name EVREN,[1] is a Canadian rapper, producer, and songwriter. Writing music since the early age of 13,[2] Evren began to capture the interest of various industry professionals, leading to his involvement in writing material for hit television series including Degrassi: The Next Generation,[3] Instant Star,[4] Billable Hours, and The Best Years. As well as licensing material for TV shows, Evren began composing songs for national advertising campaigns including Toyota, Telus, and Rogers. In 2002 Evren won the ISC People's Voice Online Voting Award[5] for co-writing the Degrassi: The Next Generation theme song, "Whatever It Takes". He has also worked on spots for Artists Against Racism ,[6] as well as voice work for Kelloggs, Nike, and McDonald's, among others.

Despite his involvement in the TV and advertising world, Evren's primary focus drew him towards working on longer format projects for various artists and singers, including his own records, Conflict of Interest (2002), Unknown MC (2004), I Think Not (2008) and his latest up and coming release, A Little Bit of Love (2010).

After years of working on both independent productions, as well as higher profile campaigns, Evren’s work as a songwriter came to fruition when he wrote the hit song "We Could Be The Same" for Turkish mega band, maNga, which went on to place 2nd in the international European song contest Eurovision in 2010.

References

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  1. ^ Ahern, Victoria (2010). "Cdn songwriter celebrates Eurovision success" Archived 2011-07-14 at the Wayback Machine, Canadian Press.
  2. ^ Jones, Quincy (2008) Evren — "The Celine Dion of Hip Hop" — In Interview Archived 2010-09-01 at the Wayback Machine, MONDO
  3. ^ Yahoo TV Canada
  4. ^ Yahoo TV Canada
  5. ^ Official website Archived 2010-03-23 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ "Official website". Archived from the original on 2010-11-19. Retrieved 2010-06-02.
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