Who Is Heijan and What Is a Heijan Type Beat?
Heijan (real name Doğan Tarda, b. 1994, Van) is an artist who played a central role in the explosion of Turkish drill, known for his energetic, street-focused style. Identified with the Istanbul Bağcılar scene, he reached wide audiences with tracks like "Yansın Geceler" and "Semt Oturuşu"; he is considered one of the pioneers of the genre, meeting drill with Turkish lyrics, arabesk-rap touches and local textures.
His album "Hermano," made together with Muti, and tracks like "Turkish Drill" brought forward his world of neighborhood/family themes, leaning on street reality. Street life, neighborhood culture and high energy dominate his music; with his rhythmic, hard-hitting flow and striking hooks, he spread rapidly among the youth.
"Heijan type beat" is used for instrumentals that evoke his energetic drill world. These beats carry no official connection to the artist; they reference his sliding drill 808, his ethnic touches and his street energy.
Musical Characteristics of the Heijan Style
The signature of the Heijan style is the blending of a UK/Turkish drill skeleton with local melodic textures. Dark plucks and, at times, ethnic instrument tones combine with the drill rhythm; the result is a feel that is both street and local.
On the rhythm side drill's characteristic sliding 808 stands out; the bass notes slide, dancing with the melody. The hi-hat is trigger-quick, and the snare and clap are in the drill placement (usually on the third beat). The tempo is high, in the drill range. The vocal space is left for a rhythmic, hard-hitting and energetic flow.
- BPM range: 135–150 BPM
- Drum structure: Sliding drill 808, trigger-quick hi-hat, hard snare
- Atmosphere: Energetic, street, aggressive
- Instruments: Dark pluck, Synth, Ethnic touch, Bell
- Vocal space: Energetic, rhythmic drill flow
What Sets the Heijan Style Apart?
What sets the Heijan style apart is that it adds street energy and local color to drill's coldness. Here the sliding 808 is not just hardness but a melodic means of movement; this gives the beat a familiar and infectious feel.
The second difference is hook energy. Although drill is generally hookless and hard, this style is open to building memorable, repeatable hooks. It is distinctive for those who want to keep the street feel and strengthen the hook.
Who Are Heijan Type Beats For?
The Heijan type beat suits Turkish drill artists with an energetic, rhythmic drill flow who explore street themes. Artists seeking hard-hitting hooks and high energy are strong on this foundation.
It is ideal for neighborhood-, street- and hype-focused projects. It offers a strong reference for artists who love drill's hardness and also want a local color.
How to Choose a Heijan Type Beat
When choosing the right Heijan type beat, first set a BPM and key that suit your vocal space. The 135–150 BPM range is the typical tempo of this style; a tempo that matches the flow of your lyrics makes recording easier. Test the beat's key against your own vocal range to check whether the hook sits well. Before buying, always do a short vocal test over the beat so you can be sure the melody and atmosphere fit your lyrics.
The license choice matters just as much as the beat. An MP3 license is an affordable start for demos and experiments; artists who want a professional mix prefer WAV. If you want full control in mixing and mastering, Trackout (stems) is the right choice, and if you want the beat to be entirely yours and removed from the store, an Exclusive license is the way to go. Moving up to a higher tier as your project grows is always possible.