His energetic horon tracks, including the 2022 Mashup, are frequently used by fans during Trabzonspor celebrations, where the "horon" dance is a symbol of victory and local solidarity.
The mashup garnered approximately 40 million views across digital platforms, leading to Pekin being named the "Best Breakout Artist of the Black Sea" in 2023. His energetic horon tracks, including the 2022 Mashup,
Released on August 19, 2022, under the TYN Music Production label, this track became a viral hit within the Karadeniz music scene. is a prominent Turkish folk artist who has
is a prominent Turkish folk artist who has become a leading voice in contemporary Black Sea music, particularly known for his high-energy "Horon" tracks. His "Horon Mashup" (Potpori), released in August 2022, serves as a defining work that bridges traditional kemençe rhythms with modern production . The "Horon Mashup 2022" Phenomenon Related Works Following the success of the 2022
Pekin maintains a strong connection with his fan base through his official Instagram and YouTube channel , where he frequently shares clips of live performances and horon circles. Related Works
Following the success of the 2022 release, Pekin expanded the series and continues to release horon-centric content:
Özkan Pekin's work is deeply intertwined with the identity of and its local football club, Trabzonspor .