--- title: Aleyna Tilki slug: aleyna-tilki-c3af2 url: /detay/aleyna-tilki-c3af2 type: biography language: English entity: primary: Aleyna Tilki type: biography categories: - name: General Knowledge slug: genel-kultur url: /kategori/genel-kultur - name: Music slug: muzik url: /kategori/muzik - name: Art slug: sanat url: /kategori/sanat tags: - TurkishPop - artist - AleynaTilki - music author: Ayşe Aslıhan Yoran created_at: 2026-07-14T17:47:19.564588+03:00 updated_at: 2026-07-14T17:47:19.564588+03:00 image: https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/03/26/W535Gffd5jBBfW4ntEgvNqaZJOcUjwWY.png --- # Aleyna Tilki > Aleyna Tilki (born 28 March 2000 in Konya) is a young Turkish pop music artist whose voice has been heard on both local and international platforms. ## KURE Information Cards ### KURE Information Card: Aleyna Tilki ![aleynatilki (1).png](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/03/26/lhWdhQE3LyeIv3zDuT2cB4XUakWMfEDg.png) | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Date of birth | 2000-03-28 | | Place of birth | Trabzon | | Father | Mehmet Tilki | | Mother | Havva Öztel | ## Article Content **Aleyna Tilki**, born on 28 March 2000 in [Konya](/en/detay/konya-2/llms.txt), is of Trabzon origin. The [artist](/en/detay/sanatci-2/llms.txt) began engaging with music from a young age. With the support of her mother **Havva Öztel**, Aleyna Tilki pursued artistic education and participated in various music competitions during her childhood and adolescence, strengthening her connection to music throughout high school. Her musical talent and stage energy quickly made her one of the most noticeable figures among the younger generation. ### **Career Beginnings** Tilki first gained widespread recognition in 2014 at the age of 14 when she participated in the talent show *Yetenek Sizsiniz Türkiye*. Her performances of the song “Gesi Bağları” and foreign songs, combined with her stage presence, attracted the attention of both the [judges](/en/detay/juri-751776/llms.txt) and the audience; this program marked a pivotal [turning point](/en/detay/donum-2/llms.txt) in her entry into the music world. Tilki reached the semifinals of the competition, gaining valuable stage experience and laying the foundations of her professional career. Aleyna Tilki’s professional music career began in 2016 with the release of the song **“*Cevapsız Çınlama*”**, created in collaboration with DJ and producer **Emrah Karaduman**. Upon its release, the song generated significant attention and broke records on YouTube with millions of views. At just 16 years old, Aleyna became one of the most talked-about names in Türkiye’s digital music market. ### **Album and Single Works** Following the release of “*Cevapsız Çınlama*” in 2016, Aleyna Tilki released several singles between 2017 and 2019, including ***“Sen Olsan Bari”*** (2017), ***“Yalnız Çiçek”*** (2018), ***“Nasılsın Aşkta?”*** (2019), and ***“Dipsiz Kuyum”*** (2019). These songs achieved high streaming numbers on digital music platforms and appeared on various [radio](/en/detay/radyo-3/llms.txt) and [television](/en/detay/televizyon-2/llms.txt) charts. In 2020, Aleyna Tilki released new songs titled *“Yalan”* and *“Bu Benim Masalım”*. In the same year, she starred as the lead in a youth-themed series titled *“Bu Benim Masalım”* on a digital streaming platform. This marked her first acting experience. In 2021, Aleyna Tilki released her first English-language song, “*Retrograde*”, under the Warner Music label. Through this release, she became one of the first Turkish pop artists to work with **Warner Music**. “*Retrograde*” was released on global music platforms as part of her effort to reach an international audience. Following this work, Tilki released another English-language song titled “*Take It Or Leave It*”. With this release, she continued her engagement with English-language music production and maintained her efforts to establish a presence in the international music market. She has also released several popular *cover* versions. ![Image](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/03/26/SXBed3QIkoGXa5A2JRejEZ9IRPFgLYy8.png) *Aleyna Tilki, a scene from the ‘Yalnız Çiçek’ music video. (netd Müzik YouTube Channel)* ### **Style and Musical Identity** Tilki blends pop, electronic, and alternative tones in her music, incorporating lyrical themes that merge youthful energy with melancholy. She has developed a distinctive style in both her songwriting and stage costumes, occasionally stepping beyond conventional norms. She frequently combines Western musical elements with Eastern motifs in her work. ### **Awards and Achievements** Throughout her career, Aleyna Tilki has received numerous awards. She has been honored with titles such as “Best New Artist”, “Female Pop Artist of the Year” at prestigious ceremonies including the **Golden Butterfly Awards, PowerTürk Music Awards, and Türkiye Youth Awards**. Songs like “Sen Olsan Bari” and “Yalnız [Çiçek](/en/detay/cicek-3/llms.txt)” have ranked among the most streamed songs of the year on digital music platforms. *YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music* have recorded millions of streams for her music, making Aleyna Tilki one of the most listened-to female artists in Türkiye since 2010. ### **International Expansion and Vision** Aleyna Tilki has aimed not only to succeed within Türkiye’s borders but also to establish herself in the global music market. Her agreement with Warner Music has been a significant step toward achieving these international goals. ### **Personal Life and Public Perception** Aleyna Tilki has occasionally made headlines due to her personal life. Her public statements have sometimes sparked [controversy](/en/detay/tartisma/llms.txt), yet this has only increased public interest in her stage persona. As an artist who does not shy away from defending her identity and stance, she has become a figure subject to diverse interpretations in public opinion. Her [unique](/en/detay/ozgun-750487/llms.txt) approach has earned her both criticism and admiration. ## Academic Sources and References 1. Hürriyet. "Aleyna Tilki’nin Konseri İptal Oldu." Accessed March 26, 2025. https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/kelebek/hayat/aleyna-tilkinin-konseri-iptal-oldu-42140158 2. Hürriyet. “Aleyna Tilki Billboard’a Konuştu... Tavsiyem: Cesur Olun!” Accessed March 26, 2025. https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/kelebek/magazin/aleyna-tilki-billboarda-konustu-tavsiyem-cesur-olun-42104405. 3. IMDb. "İşte Bu Benim Masalım (TV Series 2021)." Accessed March 26, 2025. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13583468/. 4. Milliyet. "Aleyna Tilki Kimdir - Son Dakika Aleyna Tilki Haberleri." Accessed March 26, 2025. https://www.milliyet.com.tr/haberleri/aleyna-tilki. 5. NTV. "Aleyna Tilki New York Times Meydanı’nda." Accessed March 26, 2025. https://www.ntv.com.tr/n-life/kultur-ve-sanat/aleyna-tilki-new-york-times-meydaninda,tZh1ITml0Ck4U6ApBI\_MQ. 6. Spotify. "Aleyna Tilki Sanatçı Profili." Accessed March 26, 2025. https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ckLjJztj53Ifid7WHweBn. 7. YouTube. "Aleyna Tilki Resmî Kanalı." Accessed March 26, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVrSErthmaZRU7-0aYvODWg.