smog 25/09/2021

cervus provider // aka subsky
archive of recorded sets — mainly from dinamo.fm
cover photos by me

Cervus (aka Subsky / Göktuğ Çitçi)

Born in Istanbul in 1979, Göktuğ Çitçi’s musical journey began at an early age and gradually evolved toward electronic music. His professional path took shape in 1998, when he joined Radio Cool 104.4 FM, Istanbul’s leading dance music station of the time.

By 2000, he had become a professional DJ, performing in nearly all of the city’s prominent clubs. The same year, he released his first vinyl under his alias Subsky, marking the beginning of a prolific production career that has since spanned more than 100 vinyl and digital releases. His work has appeared on various international compilations mixed by Paul van Dyk, Nick Warren (Global Underground), and Terry Lee Brown Jr., among others.

Cervus never confines himself to a single style. His DJ sets weave through deep, progressive, tech-house and techno, always maintaining a warm groove and a strong sense of flow.

In 2003, he became one of the founding members of Dinamo 103.8 FM, Istanbul’s pioneering independent electronic music radio. Since then, he has curated music for Dinamo.fm’s Smog and Sleep channels, continuing to share his deep and evolving musical knowledge.

He also co-founded Red Flag Collective in 2004 with Yunus Güvenen, Muzo Berberoğlu, and Barış Türker, releasing several progressive hits distributed worldwide.

Over the years, Cervus (as Subsky) has released on respected labels such as Plastic City, Urban Torque, Spring Tube, Night Drive Music, Forensic, Deep Records, Looq Records, and Prog City Deep Trax.

As a remixer, he has collaborated with leading Turkish artists including Sezen Aksu, Candan Erçetin, Teoman, Mor ve Ötesi, Gaye Su Akyol, Athena, Monality, and Büyük Ev Ablukada.

Today, with more than 25 years of experience behind the decks, Cervus continues to keep the groove alive as a resident DJ and co-owner of MiniMüzikhol, Istanbul’s most enduring underground club — now celebrating its 17th anniversary.