Ezhel

Ezhel, born Sercan Ýpekçioðlu on 1 July 1990 in Ankara, Turkey, and now living in Berlin, is one of the most influential figures in the Turkish and German rap scenes. Growing up in the busy but tough streets of Ankara, Ezhel was exposed from an early age to a wide range of musical influences, including reggae, hip-hop and Anatolian rock. His passion for music emerged in his teenage years, when he began to try his hand at freestyle and to perform at underground rap battles.

His debut album, "Müptezhel", released in 2017, was a genuine turning point in his career and quickly became a cultural phenomenon in Turkey. The album, which blends rap, reggae and trap elements, was praised for the sincerity of its lyrics, which address themes such as urban life, social issues and the difficulties faced by young people. Tracks such as "Þehrimin Tadý" and "Geceler" deeply moved a generation facing economic and social challenges, establishing Ezhel as the voice of Turkish youth.

Despite legal difficulties, including arrests for allegedly promoting drug use in his lyrics, Ezhel's popularity only continued to grow. He became a symbol of resistance and freedom of expression in Turkey, using his fame to shed light on the reality experienced by many young people in the country.