Hatice Deniz Tekin, born in İzmir in 1997, began her musical journey with the piano and flute at age eight. By age 16, while living in Gaziantep, she started performing in small cafes and sharing her own recordings on platforms like under the nickname Daphead .
The story of rendition of " Kendine İyi Bak " (Take Care of Yourself) is a journey from the bedroom of a teenage musician to the hearts of millions across Turkey. It is a story of how a young artist's raw, acoustic style breathed new life into a classic protest song, bridging the gap between generations. The Origins: From SoundCloud to the Studio Hatice Deniz Tekin, born in İzmir in 1997,
Tekin’s rendition transformed this heavy, politically charged ballad into a stripped-down, melancholic indie folk track. Her version resonated deeply with a younger audience who might not have grown up with Kaya's original, but found solace in Tekin's "introspective and poetic approach". It is a story of how a young