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FeroKay | |
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 FeroKay performing live in London, April 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ferhat Kaynak |
| Born | June 1, 1988 Elbistan, Turkey |
| Origin | Izmir, Turkey / London, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Hip Hop, Anatolian Fusion, Electronic |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, Songwriter, Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Website | YouTube Instagram |
FeroKay
[edit]Ferhat Kaynak (born June 1988), known professionally as FeroKay, is a Turkish-Kurdish-British rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He is regarded as one of the early pioneers of Turkish hip-hop in London, known for his cinematic visual style, protest-driven lyrics, and poetic storytelling.
Early life
[edit]FeroKay was born in Elbistan, Turkey, and raised between Izmir and London. This cultural duality shaped the foundation of his artistic identity, blending Anatolian heritage with British underground influences.[1]
Career
[edit]Feryal Ferhat
[edit]FeroKay began his music career in the duo Feryal Ferhat, alongside his sister, Feryal. Their 2011 album Batıdan Doğuya (From West to East) fused Anatolian folk instrumentation with hip-hop and gained underground recognition across Turkey and Europe for its cultural authenticity and political depth.[2]
Solo career
[edit]As a solo artist, FeroKay has developed a body of work that spans rap, folk, rock, and experimental soundscapes. He has performed widely across Europe, earning recognition as a voice in diasporic and borderless hip-hop movements, where cultural duality and rebellion converge.
In 2025, he released the protest anthem "Çile", accompanied by a cinematic short film. The project marked a new chapter in his work, embracing symbolic visuals and themes of resistance, injustice, and inner exile.
FeroKay’s lyrics often explore identity, displacement, emotional turmoil, and societal decay. His sound merges UK grime textures with Turkish poetic traditions, creating music that is both raw and reflective.
Philosophy and creative work
[edit]Before fully dedicating himself to music, FeroKay worked briefly in education. Today, his creative efforts extend into projects that challenge norms and elevate unseen perspectives.
Musical style and influences
[edit]FeroKay’s artistry is rooted in metaphor, mysticism, and social awareness. His inspirations include Ahmet Kaya, Neşet Ertaş, Bob Marley, Johnny Cash, Mevlana Rumi, Pir Sultan Abdal, Hacı Bektaş-ı Veli, Freddie Mercury, Sezen Aksu, and the legendary lyricist Aysel Gürel. His work blends dystopian aesthetics with spiritual undertones, weaving personal narrative into cinematic form.
Discography
[edit]Selected singles
[edit]A complete discography is available on Spotify and YouTube.
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "FeroKay". Spotify.
- ^ "Feryal Ferhat - Official YouTube Channel". YouTube.
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