Ozan ÃÂolakoÃÂlu (, born 1 April 1972) is a Turkish composer, songwriter and music producer; famous for his work with various Turkish pop singers and his multiple film scores. He co-founded Sarñ Ev (Yellow House) production company but left in 2010 to work for dB Müzik.
Ozan ÃÂolakoÃÂlu was born in Adana, Turkey, in 1972. He attended the Berklee College of Music and his career started with Tarkan's first album called Yine Sensiz. Besides working continuously with the Turkish pop idol, he also contributed to the albums of notable artists like Nil Karaibrahimgil, Murat Boz or the well-known all-female Turkish rock band, Pin-up. In the music world, he is also known for his remixes under the name Ozinga.
He arranged "Every Way That I Can", the song Sertab Erener won the Eurovision contest with. Years later, he would arrange another Eurovision hit, "Düm Tek Tek," written by his friend Sinan Akçñl.
Ozan ÃÂolakoÃÂlu is also credited for co-writing several of Tarkan's songs, including the second (European) version of "à Âñmarñk."
Apart from Tarkan, he worked for Nilüfer (albums Karar Verdim and Hayal, single "Zalimin Kararñ"), Bendeniz, Deniz Seki, Nil Karaibrahimgil, ÃÂmit Sayñn, Pñnar Aylin, Gökçe, Yaà Âar, ÃÂelik Erià Âçi, ÃÂzgün, Kñzlar, Tan Taà Âçi (song "ðà Âaret"), Sibel Can (song "ÃÂantada Keklik"), Gülà Âen (complete album ÃÂnsöz). His works include the scores of popular movies like G.O.R.A., Sñnav or Organize ðà Âler.