SND: First, let's get to know you a little bit?

TUNGA: I was born in Izmir/Karsiyaka in '84. My career started in January 2000.
My other friends will be curious about what happened before my active rap career.
I don't think so. It was first at a party on New Year's Eve in 2000.
I started my shift. Then, SuiCasTeam from the Izmir Underground Rap crew.
I became aware of my talents thanks to the guidance of the rap group (SCT).
I arrived. Then I met Yener. Thanks to him, I suddenly found myself in the "circle".
I found it in the market they call it. My first professional work was with what is now CASH.
One of the founders of FLOW Records, my comrade in the CEPHE 35 collective, DJ.
We did it with Cagdas (MeS). Then we moved on to CEPHE 35's underground work.
We focused on DJ Cagdas's development of connections with UMUT ERTEK.
He has appeared on compilation albums such as "HipHop Menu II" and "Turk Rap Ussu".
We participated with several tracks. Following these developments, with YENER's approval, KUVA – I
– We joined the ZMIR organization. Under the name of this family, we established KUVVET MIRA in Istanbul.
We participated in an event at their invitation. A week later, we were at the Izmir Fair.
We performed under the same roof again. In fact, after this event...
Everyone went their own way. Although there are some disagreements, for now...
Everyone returned to their old ways. After all, we were all kids from the same neighborhood, and...
We should have supported each other. That's exactly how it should have been... Later
We met again during Umut Ertek's visit to Izmir. (SPEEDY AUDIO)
a study in which EMIR shouldered a large part of the burden in the studios
It was being done. At Umut Ertek's request, I also rapped on a few tracks.
I read it. And then the TURK RAP album came out… Alper Tunga is not just this.
Manager? No… We're just getting started!

SND: Were you part of the KUVA-I-ZMIR team? If so, why?
Did you break up?

I was part of the TUNGA : KUVA – I – ZMIR family. DJ Cagdas was with me,
Bomba MK and Emir were also part of this family. As I said, everything is KUVVET MIRA.
Mic Check invited us to an event held at Kemancı.
It started with him doing something. There, during the camera footage, I saw a move that Ceza made.
We (and I emphasize this…) misinterpreted it. Then, a week later…
We continued this mistake in the next Izmir event. All
After that, we had disagreements and parted ways. Yener was there at that time.
He was in the army, and we couldn't talk face-to-face and resolve the issue. Besides, Yener was also in the army.
He spoke to me face-to-face during his first week there, and we resolved the issues. 2003
That year, Fuat and Ceza were performing at the Izmir Fair on New Year's Eve. We had Emir too.
We had just arrived in Izmir from Istanbul that day. I spoke to Fuat on the phone.
And he invited us to the concert. So we went to the concert. Ceza and Fuat were on stage.
During that time, I saw either Ayben or Elif. Which one was it exactly?
I don't remember, but I went to him and told him that the incident was due to a misunderstanding.
I said things like that. And he attributed it to the fact that humans can make mistakes, which is a big deal.
with maturity… The last time I heard the news was on the phone with Ceza about his mother's death.
I spoke with him. I was just as upset as he was... In short, that's how things went.
Perhaps the separations between KUVA-I-IZMIR were due to a mistake in such a small detail.
It stemmed from the interpretation, but still, our hearts are one, our thoughts are one, most importantly...
The important thing is that RAP songs are a...

SND: Before working with Umut Ertek, who were you working with?

TUNGA: First of all, I want to clarify something. I want to emphasize this.
I'm telling you, UMUT ERTEK is not a rapper... UMUT ERTEK is an arabesque singer.
He is not... Besides all this, Umut Ertek is not a pop singer at all. My...
For me, ERTEK is like an older brother, a younger brother, a comrade… A good confidant.
I don't care what the world says. For me, it's about finding fault.
He's someone I've never met before. I've mostly seen his good intentions. He wants to help me get somewhere.
I saw the sweat and toil he poured out for it. Maybe everyone else thinks it's wrong, but I saw his...
I saw his true manhood. Maybe I'm seeing things wrong, but I liked that wrong side of him.
Friend…And now, from my perspective, about Umut Ertek. As I said, what is he like?
He's neither a rapper nor an arabesque singer. He's running at full speed on the production path.
He's progressing. He has many talented people and supporters. Up until today, I...
I always addressed him as "BOSS." But there's no signature between us, not even a fingerprint.
traces… There are words that come out of our mouths and goals based on them… Before ERTEK
I haven't worked with any other project guys. But if you're curious about me in terms of rap,
We recorded collaborations with rappers like DJ Cagdas, Mc Iz, Emir, and Duman-yak…

SND: What other projects does GMG clan have undertaken?

TUNGA: Definitive information about what I can do within the GMG CLAN.
I have to wait until June 2004 for that. Right now, these are the projects I have in mind.
I had to postpone it because of school.

SND: Do you have an album in the works right now?

TUNGA: I've always had my own projects. Continuously and...
I will keep writing… as long as I can catch my breath. But God willing.
I hope I'll have the opportunity to share these things with my comrades someday. My own...
I don't intend to claim too many financial rights, but my rap conference...
I can convey this to people in the best way possible with an album, and this...
I want to do this with a promotion that runs parallel to the album. These possibilities and conditions...
When I catch them, I can say "STOP!"

SND: So far, what projects have you been involved in, and who have you worked with?

TUNGA: First, in 2000, my own underground solo album...
I made "The Epic of Alper Tunga". It was amateurish, but I was enthusiastic and ambitious.
It happened. Later, together with Mc Iz, he formed a second underground group called "ATTEMPTED COUP".
I released my album. I'm sharing these with people without expecting any financial gain.
I distributed them. Later I met DJ Cagdas (Mes). I did many things with him.
We made underground tracks. Some of them are “HipHop Menu II” and “Turk Rap”.
We evaluated it in projects called "Ussu". It's one of the most important pieces we've made.
The song "Anarsi Tohumu" (Retaliation) is included in the "Turk Rap – Hiphoploji" album.
We used it. Its name there is "Divine Miracle"... This song is what made Alper into Tunga.
It's a part of it. And as long as I have the means, people can do much better.
They will listen. We have gathered the tracks we made with DJ Cagdas together and named them CEPHE.
35 Underground Tracks, again without any financial expectations.
I distributed them to people at concerts. Later, I included them in the TURK RAP album "Clan Affetmez".
I was featured on the tracks “Hayat Bana…” and “Ilahi Mucizem” from this album.
around the time it was released, it was prepared by Emir and Duman-yak together.
Duman-yak features on one track in the Underground EP titled “BOMBALAR DARBIM DERDIM”.
I participated as a featured artist. The name of the track is "2 Lee TemaS"... For the information of those concerned.

SND: Do you create your own beats or do you get help from others?
Are you buying it?

TUNGA: That's the most important question, master... In many of my works to date...
May God bless DJ Cagdas, he helped me a lot. This is the project he prepared.
I've rapped for many high-quality productions. But right now I don't have a contract with a company.
We couldn't work together because he signed it... He'll still go his own way in every way.
My support. The backing tracks I'm currently using in my concerts are my own. However...
I'm having a problem with not being able to get these licensed. Because they're arabesque beats.
I'm preparing it and copyrights are not taken, it's just underground.
I can interpret it. That's why the album keeps getting delayed. And for the last two months, it's been on my mind...
I'm having a beat problem. There are a few artists I'd like to work with, but...
There are as many question marks in my head as there are names… I'm racking my brains trying to figure out what to do and how to do it.
I'm thinking about it. May God not inflict this on my enemy. I still haven't come to a decision.

SND: Is there an MC or group in Turkish rap you'd like to work with?

TUNGA: There are many rappers and groups whose rap I like. He likes them.
Just because I'm not there doesn't mean I want to work. But in my ears, every...
There are rappers whose comments echo the king of time, and rapping with them.
I would especially like to hear the raps of YENER from Izmir and MIC GECE from Mersin.
I like it. Even if I don't have the opportunity to work with them, God always...
May they have assistants...

SND: What are your political views? Why are there wolf images on the album cover?
Did you post these wolf pictures? Did you receive any negative reactions because of them? (These are the questions)
(It was discussed on the forum)

TUNGA: My political views will protect the interests and success of my country.
In this way. I don't want to limit it by giving it a name. The wolf in the album.
I can say that the pictures have nothing to do with us. Album cover
The designer was a woman, and that must have been her artistic sensibility. Absolutely.
If we're going to comment, I think that woman is referring to the Turks in the album called TURK Rap.
It has used the wolf symbol, which has been its national symbol for years.
It's possible. That's my opinion. There's no political divide, because we...
The concept of "YOU" does not exist in our ideas. I received as much support as I did because of this cover.
We may have received a negative reaction. Because once on the bus, a man said to me...
"I saw the album, but to be honest, I was hesitant because of the cover," something like that.
He formed a sentence. He was an elder I didn't know personally, but still, this is the event...
I wouldn't want it to develop that way...

SND: What are your thoughts on our website?

TUNGA: Assassination.de has remained standing to this day with all its resources and content.
a family left behind. Like many others, I too appreciate the opportunities you have offered us.
I am benefiting from it. If I was able to help this family with such an interview, then...
How lucky I am…

SND: Alper Tunga, the final word is yours…

TUNGA: I think you shouldn't rap for your personal enjoyment... Do your best.
Add continuity to your sprint in this lane with the best. One day you might stumble...
If you are humbled, rise up stronger. Be consumer-friendly for success.
Instead, make enemies of the producers… that we are born under equal conditions.
Don't forget. Write as little rap as the amount of money you have in your pocket... The one you established
In your sentences, always use "WE" as the subject, not "YOU". And success depends on these three words.
Believe me. Respect, respect, and respect!!! God is on the side of all the righteous.
let it be.

Best regards to all, Alper Tunga aka ZULFIKAR