Buray

Buray, real name Buray Hoşsöz, is a Turkish Cypriot musician, singer, songwriter, composer and guitarist born in Nicosia on June 15, 1984. He graduated from the Music Department of Eastern Mediterranean University and later earned a master’s degree in Music Production and Sound Engineering in the United Kingdom. From the early stages of his career, he worked as a guitarist, arranger and producer, building a broad and versatile musical background.

During his years in Australia, Buray further developed his musical identity and worked on his debut solo album, 1 Şişe Aşk, at his studio in Melbourne. Released in 2015, the album featured songs such as “İstersen” and “Sen Sevda Mısın”, both of which reached the top of the Turkish music charts and introduced him to a much wider audience.

Buray continued his career with the albums Sahiden (2016), Kehanet (2018), Başka Hikayeler (2021) and Al Senin Olsun Dünya (2023). He expanded his musical style with songs such as “Aşk Mı Lazım”, “Tac Mahal”, “Deli Kız”, “Senin Yüzünden”, “Buzlu Cam” and “Serseri Ruhum”, while also diversifying his work through collaborations with other artists. In 2026, he continued releasing new music with tracks including “SENİ HER GÖRDÜĞÜMDE” and “TAM BENİM TİPİM”.

Alongside songwriting and composition, Buray has remained actively involved in production, particularly through his work with songwriter and composer Gözde Ançel. Bringing his identity as a guitarist and arranger to the stage as well as the studio, he continues to connect with audiences in Türkiye and abroad through his melodic songwriting, distinctive vocals and energetic live performances, establishing himself as one of the recognizable voices of Turkish pop.