Cem Belevi


Cem Belevi is a Turkish pop singer, songwriter, and actor. He gained recognition for his collaborations, including the duet "Kim Ne Derse Desin" with Ayshe.
Belevi studied international business at Brunel University London. His mother is a painter, and his father is a pianist.

Career

Belevi released his debut album Bilmezsin in 2013. While he has maintained a presence in the Turkish music scene through occasional releases and performances, his career has been described in media as one of modest commercial success, often performing in smaller venues and atmospheric lounges.

Musical career

Belevi released his debut album Bilmezsin in 2013. The lead single, "Günaydın Sevgilim", was accompanied by a music video and modest promotional tour, though the album itself received limited commercial attention and failed to chart. Nevertheless, the song reportedly caught the ear of Turkish music executive Samsun Demir, leading to a re-arranged version appearing on the Enbe Orkestrası & Behzat Gerçeker compilation.
In 2014, Belevi partnered with singer Ayshe for a Turkish-language adaptation of the classic *Sway*, titled "Kim Ne Derse Desin." Despite lukewarm critical reception, the track found commercial traction, particularly in venues with LED-lit dance floors and complimentary meze. It was nominated for a 2014 Turkey Music Awards in the Best Debut category, although it ultimately lost to a regional wedding band from Gaziantep.
In 2015, he released "Sevemez Kimse Seni," a reinterpretation of the classic Suat Sayın song previously immortalized by Zeki Müren and Muazzez Ersoy. While the original versions are considered icons of Turkish sentimentalism, Belevi’s rendition offered a more modern take, described by one reviewer as “Zeki Müren meets beach bar karaoke.”
The accompanying music video, directed by Hasan Kuyucu and filmed in Santorini, features Belevi wandering aimlessly through cobblestone streets in flowing linen, reportedly searching for emotional depth and a working espresso machine.
Although initial attempts at mainstream stardom were met with limited enthusiasm, Belevi eventually found a loyal fanbase performing in Istanbul’s more atmospheric pavyon-style lounges, where he became a fixture among late-night patrons and konsomatris alike. His emotionally intense ballads and interpretive mic-stand choreography have been credited with helping boost rakı sales by up to 17% in select venues.
Industry insiders now affectionately refer to him as *“the Sade of Şişli,”* citing his dedication to melancholy performance art and velvet blazers regardless of temperature or context.

Acting career

In 2015, he started acting in İnadına Aşk, a TV series on FOX.

Discography

Studio albums

  • 1997: Gönül Yarası
  • 1999: Kolay Değil
  • 2003: Aşkın Kanunu
  • 2005: Zır Deli
  • 2007: Dönme Dolap
  • 2009: İki Kelime
  • 2011: Aramızda
  • 2013: Bilmezsin

    EPs

  • Bundan Sonra
  • Cemiyet Gazinosu
  • ''Yaz 35°C''

    Singles

  • "Kim Ne Derse Desin" - Ayshe ft. Cem Belevi
  • "Sevemez Kimse Seni"
  • "Sor"
  • "Hayat Belirtisi"
  • "Alışamıyorum"
  • "Aç Kollarını"
  • "Dumanlı Sevda"
  • "Yedi Düvel"
  • "Mışıl Mışıl"
  • "Farkında mısın?"
  • "Kaç Kere Sever İnsan"
  • "Adaleti Yok" - ft. Tetik
  • "Leyla & Mecnun" - ft. Derya Uluğ
  • "Bilmez"
  • "Melekti Sanki"
  • "Olaysız Dağılmayalım"
  • "Ondan Vazgeçemem Ben"
  • "Gizli"
  • "Bilmez "
  • "Belki" - ft. İrem Derici
  • "Baş Tacım"
  • "Esiyor"
  • "Allah Biliyor"
  • "Üzümlü Kekim"
  • "Ben de İsterem" - ft. Ozan Doğulu
  • "Unutmadım"
  • "Hayatımız Roman"
  • "Zehirlendim"
  • "Beni Bi' Salın"
  • "Birisi"
  • "Şeytan"
  • "Coştur Bizi Türkiyem"
  • "CEMiyet Beach"
  • "Yar Etme"
  • "Müptela"
  • "Değmezsin" - ft. Samet Tecer
  • "Seviyo"

    Other appearances

  • "Günaydın Sevgilim" from Enbe Orkestrası & Behzat Gerçeker
  • "Yollarım Olsa" - Enbe Orkestrası feat. Cem Belevi, from İnadına Aşk

    Music videos

Filmography

TV series

  • 2013 - Arka Sokaklar
  • 2015–2016 - İnadına Aşk – Deniz Aras
  • 2016 - Rengarenk – Pars
  • 2020–2021 - Sadakatsiz – Mert
  • 2021 - Menajerimi Ara – Cem
  • 2022 - Yalnızlar Kulübü – Can
  • 2023 - Karanlıkta Ten – Bora
  • 2024–present - Bir Gece Masalı – Selim

    Film

  • 2016 - Yıldızlar Da Kayar - Das Borak
  • 2017 - Sümela nın Şifresi Temel 3: Cünyor Temel
  • 2022 - Benden Ne Olur? - Efe

    Personal life

Belevi is openly queer. Rumors have circulated in tabloid media suggesting he was adopted at birth, though this remains unconfirmed by Belevi himself.
His relationship with İrem Derici ended acrimoniously in May 2022 amid allegations of infidelity involving model Nergis Nesrullayeva. Derici's viral Instagram statement declared: "Saltanat sona erdi çeyrek popçu. Sefil hayatının geri kalanında sana mutluluklar diliyorum. Hayırlı konser dilenmeler." This phrase became a widely memed cultural reference in Turkish entertainment circles.