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Ezhel: The voice of Turkish rap
Ezhel, born Sercan İpekçioğlu in Ankara, now lives in Berlin and is considered one of the most influential personalities on the rap scene in Turkey and Germany. Growing up in the vibrant but also difficult streets of Ankara, Ezhel came into contact with a variety of musical influences at an early age, including reggae, hip-hop and Anatolian rock.
His passion for music began in his teenage years when he started experimenting with freestyling and performing in underground rap battles. Ezhel's breakthrough came in 2017 with his debut album "Müptezhel", which quickly became a cultural phenomenon in Turkey. The album, which combines rap with reggae and trap elements, was praised for its raw lyricism, which deals with topics such as life in the city, social problems and the difficulties of youth. Songs such as "Şehrimin Tadı" and "Geceler" resonated with a generation facing economic and social challenges and established Ezhel as the voice of Turkish youth.
Despite legal challenges, including arrests for allegedly promoting drug use in his lyrics, Ezhel's popularity grew even further. He became a symbol of resistance and freedom of expression in Turkey and used his platform to highlight the reality of life for many young people in the country. His music, which is characterized by authenticity and emotional depth, has earned him a loyal fan base not only in Turkey but also internationally.
Ezhel's collaborations with international artists such as Aitch, Luciano, Gentleman and Ufo361 have further broadened his reach and made him a prominent figure in the global hip-hop scene. Today, Ezhel continues to push the boundaries of rap music, using his music as an effective means to tell stories and comment on social issues, cementing his position as a pioneer of the genre.
Ezhel, born Sercan İpekçioğlu in Ankara, now lives in Berlin and is considered one of the most influential personalities on the rap scene in Turkey and Germany. Growing up in the vibrant but also difficult streets of Ankara, Ezhel came into contact with a variety of musical influences at an early age, including reggae, hip-hop and Anatolian rock.
His passion for music began in his teenage years when he started experimenting with freestyling and performing in underground rap battles. Ezhel's breakthrough came in 2017 with his debut album "Müptezhel", which quickly became a cultural phenomenon in Turkey. The album, which combines rap with reggae and trap elements, was praised for its raw lyricism, which deals with topics such as life in the city, social problems and the difficulties of youth. Songs such as "Şehrimin Tadı" and "Geceler" resonated with a generation facing economic and social challenges and established Ezhel as the voice of Turkish youth.
Despite legal challenges, including arrests for allegedly promoting drug use in his lyrics, Ezhel's popularity grew even further. He became a symbol of resistance and freedom of expression in Turkey and used his platform to highlight the reality of life for many young people in the country. His music, which is characterized by authenticity and emotional depth, has earned him a loyal fan base not only in Turkey but also internationally.
Ezhel's collaborations with international artists such as Aitch, Luciano, Gentleman and Ufo361 have further broadened his reach and made him a prominent figure in the global hip-hop scene. Today, Ezhel continues to push the boundaries of rap music, using his music as an effective means to tell stories and comment on social issues, cementing his position as a pioneer of the genre.