Who is Ceylan?

Ceylan is a Turkish singer and songwriter who has earned a name for herself in the music industry. Born in Istanbul in 1984, she began her career as a musician at the age of 19 with the release of her first studio album. Since then, she has released five studio albums and several singles that have become popular throughout Turkey. Her unique style of folk-pop music has earned her critical acclaim by both critics and fans alike. She has collaborated with some of Turkey’s most renowned musicians such as Tarkan and Mustafa Ceceli, and has even performed at some of the country’s biggest festivals.

Early Life and Education

Ceylan was born into a musical family in Istanbul, Turkey. She started learning to play the piano at the age of five and singing shortly after that. After attending an arts high school in Istanbul, she went on to study music at Istanbul University's Faculty of Fine Arts. During her time at university, she continued to hone her musical skills, writing songs and performing them at live events.

Career Beginnings

In 2003, Ceylan released her debut single “Güzelsin”, which became an instant hit in her home country. This led to her signing with Sony Music Entertainment, which released her first studio album “Kırık Kalpler” in 2004. The album was an instant success, selling over 200 thousand copies in its first year alone. It spawned several hit singles including “Aşk Var”, “Benimle Ol” and “Gözlerimin Hazinesi”.

Rise to Fame

In 2005, Ceylan released her second studio album “Söylemeye Gerek Yok”. The album was also a success, selling over 400 thousand copies in its first year. It spawned several hits including “Gülümsemeyi Unutma” and “Yalnızlık Sessizliği”. In 2008, she released her third studio album “Acı Aşk”, which was even more successful than its predecessors, selling over 500 thousand copies in its first year alone. The album spawned several hits such as “Yağmur Yağar”, “Seni Seviyorum” and “Gece Uyku Tutmaz Oldu”.

Collaborations

Throughout her career, Ceylan has collaborated with some of Turkey's most renowned musicians such as Tarkan and Mustafa Ceceli. She has also performed at some of the country's biggest festivals such as Rock'n Coke and Anadolu Rock Festival. In 2018, she released her fourth studio album “Seviyorum Seni” which featured collaborations with various artists such as Ersay Üner and Hande Yener.

Latest Releases

In 2020, Ceylan released her fifth studio album titled “Gel Bana” which featured collaborations with various artists such as Emre Aydın and Gökhan Türkmen. The album was an instant success, spawning several hit singles including “Gel Bana” and “Sen Benim Her Şeyimsin”.

Awards & Recognitions

Throughout her career, Ceylan has received numerous awards and recognitions for her work including two Golden Butterfly Awards for Best Female Artist in 2007 and 2009, two MTV Europe Music Awards for Best Turkish Act in 2006 and 2007 and three Kral Pop Awards for Best Female Artist in 2012, 2013 and 2014.