From family business to DJ booth: Faruk Sabancı chose music

Faruk Sabancı, a fourth-generation scion of the prominent Sabancı family, has charted a unique course, trading the corporate world for the vibrant life of a DJ. He recently shared the story behind his significant career shift, emphasizing his decision to follow his passion for music.

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I did not choose to be corporate, I chose music. I asked myself if I could walk my own path. I received immense support from my family.

Sabancı revealed that his interest in music began during his student years in Switzerland. This passion eventually caught the attention of internationally renowned DJs, leading him to pursue a professional career. Before embarking on his musical journey, he gained eight years of corporate experience, starting with an internship at the Sabancı Group and later working in energy sector companies within the family conglomerate.

"I did not choose to be corporate, I chose music," Sabancı stated. "I asked myself if I could walk my own path. I received immense support from my family." He now focuses on DJ performances, paying close attention to crowd dynamics. His advice to fellow DJs is to play for women, explaining, "Because if women are having fun, the men in that large crowd at the festival are also having fun."

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I always play for women. Because if women are having fun, the men in that large crowd at the festival are also having fun.

Looking ahead, Sabancı has ambitious plans for "out-of-the-box" projects. He expressed a strong desire to collaborate with the veteran artist Kibariye, aiming to blend her powerful vocals with his signature electronic music style. Addressing the financial aspects of the DJing industry, Sabancı acknowledged that while high production costs and stage show expenses exist, "If you are good and in demand, there is certainly a reward for it."

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If you are good and in demand, there is certainly a reward for it.