Yaşar | |
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Birth name | Mehmet Yaşar Günaçgün [1] |
Born | Adana, Turkey | 5 April 1970
Genres | Turkish pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, poet |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1990–present |
Labels | Topkapı (1996–2007) Lirik (1996–2000) Tempo (1998–2000) Seyhan (2007–) |
Mehmet Yaşar Günaçgün (born 5 April 1970), known by the mononym Yaşar, is a Turkish pop music artist.
Mehmet Yaşar Günaçgün was born to Mustafa Erdal and Mukaddes Leyla Günaçgün. His family originates from Çukurova. [2] He attended Adana İsmet İnönü Primary School and later enrolled in Adana Special New High School (New College). While at high school, he was part of the school orchestra. He first performed on stage in November 1985 on Teachers' Day. In 1987, he moved to Istanbul and enrolled in Marmara University's business school. [2] While studying, he continued to perform at various venues, including Moda Han Bar. In addition to performing, he started writing poems during this period. In 1991, he formed a small band with whom he took the stage in Mersin. After graduating from Marmara University, he received his master's degree in international finance from Istanbul University. [2]
His first studio album, titled Divane was released in September 1996. Divane was awarded a gold certification. [2] In 1997, Yaşar received the Best Debut by a Male Artist at the Kral TV Video Music Awards. This was followed by Esirinim in 1998 and Masal in 2001. In July 2002, he went on a nationwide tour under the title "Masal Konserleri". In January 2003, he released the album Sevdiğim Şarkılar, followed by Hatırla in May 2005. Several songs from the album Sevda Sinemalarda, which was released in 2006, entered Turkey's official music chart. [2]
On 28 May 2011, Yaşar married Merve Oğuz with whom he has a son named Kerem. [3]
Album | Single | Peak | |||||
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TR [5] | |||||||
Sevda Sinemalarda | "Hayırdır İnşallah" | 1 | |||||
"Sevda Sinemalarda" | 3 | ||||||
"Başımda Sevdan" | 20 | ||||||
"Kayıkçı" | — | ||||||
"Şarkı Halinde Kal" | 17 | ||||||
Çeyrek | "Ebruli" | 10 | |||||
Dem | "Cezayir Menekşesi" | 7 |
Yaşar | |
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Birth name | Mehmet Yaşar Günaçgün [1] |
Born | Adana, Turkey | 5 April 1970
Genres | Turkish pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, poet |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1990–present |
Labels | Topkapı (1996–2007) Lirik (1996–2000) Tempo (1998–2000) Seyhan (2007–) |
Mehmet Yaşar Günaçgün (born 5 April 1970), known by the mononym Yaşar, is a Turkish pop music artist.
Mehmet Yaşar Günaçgün was born to Mustafa Erdal and Mukaddes Leyla Günaçgün. His family originates from Çukurova. [2] He attended Adana İsmet İnönü Primary School and later enrolled in Adana Special New High School (New College). While at high school, he was part of the school orchestra. He first performed on stage in November 1985 on Teachers' Day. In 1987, he moved to Istanbul and enrolled in Marmara University's business school. [2] While studying, he continued to perform at various venues, including Moda Han Bar. In addition to performing, he started writing poems during this period. In 1991, he formed a small band with whom he took the stage in Mersin. After graduating from Marmara University, he received his master's degree in international finance from Istanbul University. [2]
His first studio album, titled Divane was released in September 1996. Divane was awarded a gold certification. [2] In 1997, Yaşar received the Best Debut by a Male Artist at the Kral TV Video Music Awards. This was followed by Esirinim in 1998 and Masal in 2001. In July 2002, he went on a nationwide tour under the title "Masal Konserleri". In January 2003, he released the album Sevdiğim Şarkılar, followed by Hatırla in May 2005. Several songs from the album Sevda Sinemalarda, which was released in 2006, entered Turkey's official music chart. [2]
On 28 May 2011, Yaşar married Merve Oğuz with whom he has a son named Kerem. [3]
Album | Single | Peak | |||||
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TR [5] | |||||||
Sevda Sinemalarda | "Hayırdır İnşallah" | 1 | |||||
"Sevda Sinemalarda" | 3 | ||||||
"Başımda Sevdan" | 20 | ||||||
"Kayıkçı" | — | ||||||
"Şarkı Halinde Kal" | 17 | ||||||
Çeyrek | "Ebruli" | 10 | |||||
Dem | "Cezayir Menekşesi" | 7 |