Award-winning multi-genre singer-songwriter with a wide vocal range, quick turnaround, and a Master’s degree in Jazz & Pop Vocals. I’ve written and performed for cinema productions like The Divided Island, collaborated with Larsipilami, and wrote & performed award-winning songs showcased in international music competitions.
Your song is my top priority. With years of experience performing live and working as a session recording artist both remotely and in person, I bring a deep passion and expertise to every project. Whether it’s a high-energy pop anthem, an emotive acoustic ballad, a cinematic soundtrack with ethnic vocals or a polished demo, I specialize in Pop, EDM, Acoustic, Folk, Singer-Songwriter and Film & Video Game Music.
Services:
Vocal Production: Lead vocals, backing vocals/harmonies, doubles, ad-libs (English, Turkish)
I also offer wet & dry stems, vocal stacks, vocal comping, EQ’ing and vocals with my vocal chain
Professional Songwriting & Top-Lining (English, Turkish)
Choral Arrangement
Instrumental Production: Flute, ukulele and piano
Terms of Service:
All my contributions are anonymous, with no features.
Payments are non-refundable due to the time and effort invested.
Vocal files will be delivered upon full payment and release of funds.
The first revision with minor changes is free, each extra revision costs $35.
I retain 50/50 publishing on songs I write unless a buyout is agreed upon.
All legal agreements must be provided prior to the start of the project and may incur an additional fee to cover legal expenses.
Now, enough talk - let’s dive in and make a phenomenal track together! :)
Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.
Languages
- English
- Turkish
5 Reviews - 2 Repeat Clients
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Very professional, quickly and without any corrections provided vocals with all additional tracks. Very pleasant to communicate with and quick in responses. It was a pleasure to work with her
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Her voice radiates from within, it took my song to a whole new level. She was in constant communication with me and asked me questions prior to singing and made sure I was happy during and after the song was complete. I highly recommend her!!!
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David C.
No edits needed, no feedback needed. She nailed it!!! Unbelievable what she did for my song. What a beautiful voice. Gave me deadline and finished before. Communicated with me through the process. I can’t wait to work with her again.
Professional, friendly and WOW, what a beautiful voice. Thank you. - check_circleVerified
Begum did a wonderful cover for us in Turkish. She also delivered in a very quick amount of time. I highly recommend
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Begum is a spectacular vocalist and an immensely talented musician. She brought true star-power to our track.
Interview with Begum Tekakpinar
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Absolutely, Aziza Mustafa Zadeh and Dimash Kudaibergen! Both are fusion artists who showcase phenomenal musicianship in many different genres. They also blend traditional music with jazz, classical and other styles to create a unique sound, demonstrating exceptional vocal range and versatility. Their talent as vocalists and songwriters across various genres truly resonates with me.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The opportunity to work with diverse individuals. Each project presents a chance to learn something new, which continually stimulates my growth and development as an artist.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I’d describe my style as 'fusion' since I grew up listening to and singing a mix of influences. I’ve got the microtonal scales and vocal ornaments from Middle Eastern music, plus the odd rhythms of Cypriot music, along with Western styles like jazz, blues, soul and pop from my conservatory studies. So when I write my own songs, you can hear little hints from all these styles, and I can write and sing in each of them.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: When writing a new song tailored to a client's specific vision, emotion, story and concept, I find that experimenting with samples often leads to the discovery of an initial sound that can spark the entire production. When I identify that 'signature' riff, rhythm or sound, it sets the direction for the rest of the track.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I produced a song which I sang and played myself for a historical documentary titled The Divided Island, which is currently being screened in cinemas across the UK. The documentary reveals untold stories about the war and division on the island, Cyprus. It features interviews with many Cypriots living in various countries, and one interviewee, an 87-year-old mother, shared a deeply emotional and harrowing story about her son, who went to war and never returned. Her pain and unwavering hope after five decades of uncertainty inspired me to write and perform the song, which I later performed live; some audience members were moved to tears. I’d say this project is one of the ones I’m most proud of.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: I’d take my 25th Edition Neumann TLM 103 microphone - only 500 of these were made globally! I’d also bring a portable IsoVox vocal booth, Universal Audio Apollo Twin interface, Arturia KeyLab 49 MkII, and my Beyerdynamic DT Pro headphones. With these, I could create some great music, no matter where!:)
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: After years of studying and performing, I’ve developed a singing technique that brings a lot of variety to a song like range, unique timbre and different singing styles based on the genre. But for me, recording isn’t just about technical proficiency; it’s about really connecting with the song. I dive into its story and emotions, literally pouring my heart and soul into each performance to bring the character to life.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: For vocal recording projects, I begin by actively listening and understanding the client’s needs and expectations, providing my insights as needed. We then discuss how I can specifically contribute to their vision. Once we reach an agreement, I thoroughly analyze the music, its structure and the emotional narrative. I experiment with various vocal interpretations during my recording session and ultimately share the best version with the client.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I record using a Neumann TLM 103 microphone in a fully acoustically treated studio.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I primarily record vocals for producers, composers and film composers, contributing to their projects, orchestral works and film scores. Additionally, I write and perform original songs for cinematic productions and jingles for various companies.
I was the singer-songwriter in this production
- Singer - FemaleAverage price - $350 per song
- Songwriter - MusicContact for pricing
- Songwriter - LyricContact for pricing
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Contact for pricing
- PianoAverage price - $150 per song
- FluteAverage price - $150 per song
- UkuleleAverage price - $150 per song
- Neumann TLM 103
- Ableton
- Logic Pro
- I won first place at the International Meikin Asia Music Competition!Dec 03, 2024
This prestigious competition brought together talented young performers from across Asia and Europe, including Central Asia, the Caucasus region and Eastern and Southeastern Europe. Notably, Dimash Kudaibergen was the first winner of this festival back in 2013, making this achievement even more meaningful.