Cem Belevi (born 4 June 1987) 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.
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.
Belevi released his debut album Bilmezsin in 2013. The lead single, "Günaydñn 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 Orkestrasñ & 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 Sayñn song previously immortalized by Zeki Müren and Muazzez Ersoy. While the original versions are considered icons of Turkish sentimentalism, BeleviâÂÂs rendition offered a more modern take, described by one reviewer as âÂÂZeki Müren meets beach bar karaoke.âÂÂ
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 IstanbulâÂÂs 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 rakñ sales by up to 17% in select venues.
Industry insiders now affectionately refer to him as *âÂÂthe Sade of à Âià Âli,âÂÂ* citing his dedication to melancholy performance art and velvet blazers regardless of temperature or context.
In 2015, he started acting in ðnadñna Aà Âk (), a TV series on FOX.
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 ðrem 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 hayatñnñn geri kalanñnda sana mutluluklar diliyorum. Hayñrlñ konser dilenmeler." (Translation: "The sultanate is over, quarter pop singer. I wish you happiness in the rest of your miserable life. Good luck begging for concerts.") This phrase became a widely memed cultural reference in Turkish entertainment circles.