ZAKKUM is a prominent Turkish band that originated in Ankara in 1999 as RAINDOG, founded by Yusuf Demirkol, Cem Senyücel, and Eren Parlakgümüş. Emre Yılmaztürk joined the band in 2003. Transitioning to the name ZAKKUM in 2006, they gained recognition for their Brit Rock style and vibrant stage presence. ZAKKUM released their debut album "Zehr-i Zakkum" in 2007, featuring collaborations with Teoman and Seyyal Taner. Subsequent albums, including "13" in 2011 and "Her Gün Sonbahar" in 2013, showcased their evolving musicality.
In 2016, ZAKKUM released their fifth album "Bir Gece Yarası" and continued to achieve success with singles like "Hatıran Yeter" in 2017. Their latest release in 2020, "Duble," under the ZAKKUM MÜZİK label, features 30 new songs. Maintaining consistency in their songwriting, all lyrics are penned by Cem Senyücel and compositions by Yusuf Demirkol. In 2022, ZAKKUM unveiled their latest single "Seni Rastgele Sevmedim," further solidifying their position in the Turkish music scene.
