1992
Birth of Inan Batman
Inan Batman is born into a family where music is the language of the soul. His father, a musician, creates a home filled with melody and imagination. This vibrant environment shapes Inan’s early years, planting the seeds of a life dedicated to creation.
On Stage at his traditional Turkish circumcision ceremony (Sünnet), circa 1993, capturing Inan with his Uncle playing the drums.
“My family was my first stage. Music was our way of speaking, dreaming, and fighting.”
Inan Batman
A family portrait, circa 1995, capturing Inan with his brother in a moment of musical connection.
1995
The Musical Years
At nine, Inan discovers the piano, his first instrument. Its keys become a canvas for his emotions, a way to translate the world around him. Under his father’s guidance, he learns to weave stories through sound. “The piano taught me that every note matters, every pause has meaning.”
Inan Batman Parents, Kemal Batman and Sakine Batman, circa 1985
Kemal Batman playing a Concert in Germany, circa 1984
His early influence
"Music wasn’t just played in our house; it was lived. Instruments were part of the landscape of my youth, and our identity was inseparable from the rhythm. My father, having learned his craft from members of the pioneering group Derdiyoklar, passed down a unique musical DNA: a fusion of Anatolian psychedelia with the grit of funk and soul. This heritage naturally became my own. From him, I learned that music is a serious craft, a blend of cultural roots and disciplined artistry that continues to define my work today."
Inan Batman and his Breakdance Crew, 1999.
Inan Batman at his first DJ Gig, 2002.
1999
The DJ Begins
At thirteen, Inan steps behind the decks, captivated by the art of DJing. What begins as a teenage passion quickly becomes a calling. He spends hours mixing tracks, blending hip-hop, and RnB, forging a sound that is distinctly his own.
2002
The DJ Begins
Inan Batman at School, 2003.
Inan Batman at Jugendhaus Z, 2004.
2004
Jugendhaus Years
His early DJ journey started between breakdance circles and Jugendhäuser, where he carried records, set up speakers and played for whoever was there. During this time he developed a deep understanding of crowd energy, community and the culture of sharing music. These early experiences became the foundation for everything that followed.
Inan Batman at Jugendhaus Z, 2004.
“DJing was freedom. I could take a room full of strangers and make them feel like they belonged.”
Inan Batman
A Fashion Sketch of Inan Batman, 2010
Every Wednesday Inan Batman had to sketch life drawings in Class.
Inan Batman application for a Fashion Job at Cerrutti 1881
"Orindary Men in 2008" second semester drawing from Inan Batmans Fashion School Years
2006
Fashion is Calling
Inan enrolls in fashion school, immersing himself in the craft of design. From sketching to construction, he learns to translate his musical instincts into visual form. His studies blend the raw energy of streetwear with the elegance of high fashion, laying the foundation for his future brand.
Inan Batman application for a Fashion Job at Cerrutti 1881
2010
A Global Stage
In 2010, he entered the international touring circuit as a tour DJ for American artists performing across Europe. Opening shows across the continent for nearly a decade, he built his reputation within the European live circuit.
Inan Batman on Stage at the Chris Brown Tour, 2012.
Post Malone and Inan Batman, 2017.
Inan Batman and G-Eazy, 2016.
Inan Batman and Metro Boomin, 2016.
Inan Batman on Stage in Dallas, US 2015
Inan Batman, Tyga and Marcelo Burlon, 2016.
Inan Batman and Raekwon, 2015
Swizz Beatz and Inan Batman, 2014.
Ashanti and Inan Batman, 2017.
Big Sean and Inan Batman, 2015.
John Wexler and Inan Batman at Coachella, 2019.
Inan Batman at the Yeezy Show, 2020.
Filmed by Inan Batman at Sunday Service Paris, 2020.
Inan Batman Sketch of a Family & Friends Sneaker , 2018.
The film captured his movement as an artist, his mindset, his DJ career and the discipline behind his independent path. Supported by adidas, the documentary offered a closer look into his world, from performances and travel to the business decisions and personal drive shaping his journey within contemporary music and street culture. 2020.
2013
Global Brand Partnership with Adidas
A significant milestone in Inan Batman’s journey as both an artist and designer is his decade-long relationship with adidas, working at the intersection of music, design and culture. Working closely with Florian Reichelsdorfer (Global Director Culture Marketing), he became part of key cultural initiatives across Europe and the United States.
He was involved in exclusive Family & Friends releases, the Speedfactory project and European releases with Foot Locker. He also contributed to Chi Modu exhibitions in Berlin and Los Angeles featuring Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., and Nas, with a gallery opening accompanied by a DJ set from Snoop Dogg.
During the Yeezy era, he was among a selected group personally chosen by Kanye West for early cultural seeding, reflecting his role as a cultural connector between adidas and the global music and street culture scene.
Inan Batman at the Textil Factory in Istanbul, 2018.
Last Adjustments before Production, 2018.
2014
Virgil Abloh b2b Inan Batman
At a street party in Berlin I found myself playing music alongside Virgil Abloh, one of those raw, unplanned moments where music and culture just naturally collide. Around that same time I introduced Virgil to Ben from Alpha Industries. What started as a simple connection later grew into a collaboration between Alpha Industries and Off-White.
2014, Virgil Abloh to Inan Batman
"Brother you take
over, you are on fire!"
Highsnobiety Sounds by Inan Batman.
2015
Highsnobiety
Highsnobiety features Inan’s New York campaign, a gritty yet elegant celebration of his transatlantic influence. The feature cements Inan Batman as a brand to watch, blending street culture with high-fashion ambition.
Inan Batman, David Fischer & Florian Reichelsdorfer
Highsnobiety The Off Party New York.
Highsnobiety 20 Years Anniversary Party.
2015, Raekwon leaning over and whispering in my ear what record to play (Jodeci ft. Raekwon Remix).
2015
Wu-Tang
The beginning of acceptance in Hip Hop. Raekwon whispering in my ear what record to play at an aftershow in Stuttgart. Just a quiet moment, but full of meaning. Two weeks later I get the call to join the Only Built 4 Cuban Linx tour with Raekwon and Ghostface Killah. 50 shows across the US. Living the culture from the inside. Some moments look small when they happen. Later you realize they changed everything. That whisper was one of them.
Inan on Stage at the Raekwon and Ghostface Killah 20th anniversary Show of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx in Los Angeles at the Belasco Theater on August 18, 2015
2018, DJ Premier, Raekwon, Inan Batman, Supreme
“Loco Dice showed me that House Music could carry the soul of Hip-Hop”
Inan Batman
2016
Loco Dice
Around 2010 I discovered Loco Dice. He was one of the first DJs who showed me how hip-hop energy could live inside house music. For someone coming from that culture, this changed my perspective completely. In 2016 we ended up playing on the same lineup, a moment that felt like a quiet confirmation of the journey. That influence still lives in how I think about music today.
“Keep the focus!”
Chi Modu
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2018
Cultural architecture with Chi Modu
From 2018 to 2020, Inan Batman collaborated with legendary hip-hop photographer Chi Modu as a cultural partner, translating iconic imagery of Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., and Nas into exhibitions and cultural projects. The collaboration included exhibitions in Berlin, Helsinki and Los Angeles, where Chi Modu reconnect with Snoop Dogg after more than 20 years. The project also included a merchandise release with SNIPES. This chapter further strengthened his role as a cultural connector between hip-hop heritage, fashion and global street culture.
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“IAM was my entry point into house music, a collaborative project where I began turning years of cultural influence into my own sound.”
Inan Batman
2020
IAM
IAM, a collaborative project with Afshin Momadi, marked my first serious steps into house music and electronic production. It was during this time that I began shaping my own musical direction. Key moments included performances at Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza and the release of “DUNYA” featuring Luciano, important early milestones on my path into the international electronic music scene.
2023
Sharing the Stage with Black Coffee
Inan Batman’s connection to Black Coffee began in 2018 at DC10 Ibiza, where his distinctive blend of deep house and African musical heritage became an early source of inspiration. Years later, that inspiration evolved into sharing the stage, starting with a booking at Kiesgrube through Tom Preuss where Inan performed as part of Black Coffee’s headline show, followed by Berlin and further encounters around shows and conversations about artistic growth. Black Coffee also supported some of his edits along the way. One principle from these exchanges stayed with him: “Play as much as you can, so as many people as possible can hear you.”
“At some point you realize you don’t chase luxury, you grow into it.”
Inan Batman
2023
The Louis Vuitton Chapter
Inan Batman’s relationship with Louis Vuitton reflects his ongoing connection between music, fashion and culture. Over the years he performed DJ sets for Louis Vuitton trunk shows and became part of the brand’s cultural environment. A highlight was his invitation to the debut show of Pharrell Williams’ first Men’s collection in Paris in 2023, presented on the historic Pont Neuf. The legendary show featured a live performance by Jay-Z and marked a defining cultural moment for the brand’s new era. This connection reflects a natural alignment between Inan’s artistic journey and a brand that continues to resonate with his evolution at the intersection of music, culture and luxury.
2024
From Bridges to Walls
Nas has been a long-time artistic inspiration for Inan Batman, particularly through his lyrical depth and storytelling. At a One Nation meet & greet event in Berlin in 2024, Inan designed a tribute T-shirt titled “From the Bridges to the Walls.” The concept resonated with Nas, who spoke on stage about the importance of bridges as symbols of connection and growth, marking a meaningful full-circle moment in Inan’s journey.
Inan Batman with NAS, 2023
NAS with Inan Batman, 2024
Audemars Piguet x 1017 Alyx 9SM Dinner with 032c in Berlin
2025
The Audemars Piguet Time.
Since 2020, Inan Batman has built a close relationship with Audemars Piguet, from invitations to exclusive collaborations such as the Matthew Williams project to DJ performances at prestigious golf events. In close collaboration with Burhan Ademi (General Manager Germany), he also curated his own experience, bringing his network into the world of Audemars Piguet and building a bridge between luxury culture and his music community. This partnership reflects his role as a cultural connector between contemporary music culture and luxury brands.
Metro Boomin and Inan Batman at Le Brassus
Audemars Piquet x Inan Batman Experience at AP House Munich
Audemars Piquet Golf Tournament in Berlin
Audemars Piquet Golf Tournament in Berlin
Audemars Piquet x Inan Batman Experience at AP House Munich
Audemars Piguet x 1017 Alyx 9SM Dinner with 032c in Berlin
2025
Present
2025 marked a year of growth across music, culture and design for Inan Batman. He performed over 80 shows internationally, including sharing lineups with artists such as 50 Cent and Black Coffee, while continuing to strengthen his presence within the global nightlife circuit. Beyond the stage, he launched 72 Hours, a conference focused on nightlife culture and creative exchange, and collaborated with adidas on an exclusive bag design presented at Solebox. A special performance moment also included a quick live appearance alongside Pusha T. Alongside his live schedule, the year was shaped by extensive studio time, laying the foundation for new music through ongoing production sessions and creative development.
Inan Batman playling at the World Club Dome in Frankfurt Germany.
Inan Batman playing at his 72Hours Event in Berlin, Germany.
Line-Up for the World Club Dome Festival.
Inan Batman at the Kiesgrube Show.
Inan Batman in the Studio.
Pusha T. with Inan Batman in Paris at the Adidas Climacool Event Solebox.
