Murda, born Önder Doğan on 30 January 1984 in Amsterdam, is a Turkish-Dutch rapper, singer and songwriter. His music career connects the Netherlands and Turkey and encompasses Dutch-language hip-hop, Turkish rap, melodic trap and cross-border collaborations. He is particularly well known for his work with Ezhel, including the song AYA and the collaborative album Made In Turkey.
What is Murda's real name?
The artist's real name is Önder Doğan. Before adopting the concise stage name Murda, he released music under names including Turk and Murda Turk. His early work emerged in the Dutch hip-hop scene, long before he became widely recognised by audiences in Turkey. The same musician therefore appears in record catalogues under different names, a detail worth knowing when researching his older releases.
How old is Murda and where was he born?
Murda was born in Amsterdam on 30 January 1984. As of October 2026, he is 42 years old. His family roots connect him to Turkey: his father is from Ordu and his mother from Adana. His childhood unfolded across more than one country, an experience that helps explain his comfort moving between languages and musical cultures.
Childhood between the Netherlands and Spain
As a child, Önder Doğan moved with his family to Madrid and attended an international school. Later he returned to the Netherlands. Accounts of his early life describe how relatives introduced him to hip-hop. With influences from several languages and countries, he developed an approach in which rhythm, melody and rap delivery mattered as much as strict genre boundaries.
Early years in Dutch hip-hop
After returning to the Netherlands, Doğan became involved with local rap artists and producers. His career developed through writing, recording and live performances rather than through one sudden breakthrough. He crossed paths with musicians such as Fresku and SpaceKees and gained experience in the concert circuit around artists including Jiggy Djé. These years helped form the collaborative working methods that have remained central to his catalogue.
Turkse Pizza and De Kassier
The 2008 Turkse Pizza EP, associated with Turk and SirOJ, is among the earliest releases in his discography. Its tracks include Check Move, De Hossel and Fok Met Me. The album De Kassier: Een Monnie Album, credited to Önder and FS Green, is also catalogued in 2008 on Apple Music. It comprises sixteen tracks and reflects the collaborative Dutch rap community in which he began. Together these releases offer a valuable starting point for listeners exploring his musical history before the better-known Murda name.
Becoming Murda
During the following years, he built a larger catalogue and became a familiar name in Dutch hip-hop. His style shifted toward contemporary trap rhythms, memorable hooks and performances that work equally well in the studio and onstage. His releases brought him into contact with Dutch rappers, beatmakers and vocalists, establishing a reputation beyond a single local scene.
We Doen Ons Best and Bruin Brood
We Doen Ons Best was released in May 2016 and includes fifteen songs. It documents the Murda sound of the period and features collaborations with several Dutch artists. In October 2017, Murda and Hef, through their BangBros project, issued Bruin Brood. The twelve-track collaborative album included songs such as Wejo, Paris and Zwaai, and further reinforced Murda's ties to the Dutch music scene.
BABA in 2019
In May 2019 Murda released BABA, an album of fifteen tracks. By this stage he had developed a distinctive approach to beat selection, flow and melody. The album marked a mature phase of his Netherlands-based recording career, shortly before his Turkish collaborations gained a very large audience.
The breakthrough with Ezhel and AYA
Murda's visibility in Turkey grew sharply in 2019 through his collaboration with Ezhel. Their song AYA, released in September 2019 and produced by Spanker, brought together multilingual vocals and a memorable melodic rap style. Other collaborations between the pair included Bi Sonraki Hayatımda Gel and Boynumdaki Chain. The recordings connected established Dutch production influences with Turkey's rapidly expanding hip-hop audience.
DOĞA and Made In Turkey in 2020
Two major records followed in 2020. DOĞA, released in February, is a twelve-track solo album featuring contributions associated with Ronnie Flex, Zeynep Bastık, Summer Cem and Ezhel. The title refers to Murda's daughter. Later that year, the nine-track Made In Turkey brought together Murda and Ezhel on a full collaborative album. Its tracklist includes AYA, Anadolu Flex, Duman and Bi Sonraki Hayatımda Gel.
Collaborations across countries
Murda's catalogue also includes recordings with MERO and other artists working across Europe and Turkey. His partnership with the Turkish pop singer Hadise introduced another vocal dimension to his output. The variety of collaborators demonstrates the flexibility of his sound: he moves between rap, melodic songwriting and commercial pop production without completely abandoning his hip-hop origins.
DUA in 2025
The album DUA appeared in February 2025. Its fifteen tracks include SCOTTY, BİZDİK, ARARIM YARIN, SEN DÖNENE KADAR, SEVGİ and BENİMSİN. It reflects another phase in which Murda combined established songs and fresh recordings into a longer album sequence. His work in this period continued to reach listeners on streaming platforms and through music videos.
UZAY and the 2026 concerts
In September 2026, Murda released UZAY, a fourteen-track project featuring artists such as Motive, MERO, Summer Cem, EGE! and Yung Ouzo. Singles and videos including karambol and yanıyorum accompanied the release. Announced UZAY Tour dates run from 30 October to 26 December 2026 and cover Turkey as well as European cities and Baku, Azerbaijan. Tour dates and ticket availability should always be confirmed with the venue or ticket seller.
Murda's albums and songs
The MURDA.NET discography brings together documented solo albums, collaborative releases and early EPs. Major entries include UZAY, DUA, Made In Turkey, DOĞA, BABA, Bruin Brood, We Doen Ons Best, De Kassier and Turkse Pizza. Album pages display the track lists and link listeners to music platforms.
Why Murda matters to Turkish and Dutch rap
Murda is a notable example of an artist whose career cannot be confined to one national music industry. He began with Dutch rap, expanded into Turkish-language releases, and developed an international network of collaborators. His story illustrates how cross-cultural music scenes can shape an artist's identity over time, while songs, albums and concert performances help that identity reach new audiences.