Hatice Deniz Tekin, known professionally as Deniz Tekin, was born on June 7,
1997, in İzmir, Turkey. She began playing piano and flute at age eight and
joined local music groups during her secondary and high school years. At 16, she
started performing live in small cafes and gained attention by sharing
recordings under the nickname Daphead. In 2017, Deniz Tekin released her debut
studio album Kozakuluçka, which included nine tracks and covers such as "Beni
Vur" by Ahmet Kaya. She collaborated with Can Ozan on several songs and
performed in major cities like Istanbul, Ankara, İzmi...