Emir Can İğrek (born 2 April 1993, Çerkezköy) is a singer and songwriter. Through his passion for music and distinctive style, he has reached a wide audience over time.

He began his musical journey by forming small groups in his hometown. He left his final year of studies at Yıldız Technical University to begin vocal and solfège training at the Nazım Hikmet Academy, where he served as a tenor in the Nazım Hikmet Academy Choir for four years. His first full-length album, "Ağır Roman," was released in 2018. In 2019, he gained prominence with his song "Nalan."

Early Life and Education

Childhood and Youth

Emir Can İğrek was born on 2 April 1993 in the Çerkezköy district of Tekirdağ. His interest in music began at an early age, and he took his first steps toward a musical career by forming small stage groups in his hometown.

Educational Background

After graduating from Çerkezköy Hacı Fahri Zümbül Anatolia High School, he enrolled in the Metallurgy and Materials Engineering department at Yıldız Technical University. However, he left his studies in his final year to begin vocal and solfège training at the Nazım Hikmet Academy, where he performed as a tenor in the Nazım Hikmet Academy Choir for four years.

Career and Achievements

Career Progression

Emir Can İğrek launched his music career in 2017 with the single "Gönül Davası." In 2018, he released his first full-length album, "Ağır Roman." He achieved widespread recognition in 2019 with the song "Nalan," which was widely appreciated by the public.

Awards and Accolades

Throughout his music career, Emir Can İğrek has won numerous awards and received recognition in various categories. Among his awards are:

• 2020 Most Powerful Debut Artist, PowerTürk Music Awards
• 2020 Best Pop Music Artist, 18th Radyo Boğaziçi Music Awards (Boğaziçi University)
• 2019 Most Liked Male Singer, Altınyıldız Classics Year’s Stars Awards (YTÜ)
• 2023 Most Liked Male Singer, Altınyıldız Classics Year’s Stars Awards (YTÜ)

Notable Works and Contributions

Contributions

In addition to writing his own songs, Emir Can İğrek has composed music for other artists including Funda Arar and Ferhat Göçer, contributing to Turkish pop music.

Works and Projects

Albums:

Ağır Roman (2018)

Parti İptal (2023)

EP:

Sapa (2020)

Singles:

"Gönül Davası" (2017)

"Aç Bağrını" (2018)

"Defoluyorum" (2019)

"Gömleğimin Cebi" (2019)

"Dönsen Bile" (2019)

"Nevale" (2019)

"Nalan" (2019)

"Silahım None" (2019)

"Meydan" (2020)

"Coup" (feat. Patron) (2020)

"Saman Sarısı" (2020)

"Dargın" (with Zeynep Bastık) (2020)

"Bıraktım Şaşırmayı" (2021)

"Zemin" (2021)

"Civil servant" (2021)

"Çiftetelli" (2021)

"Kor" (2021)

"İntihaşk" (2021)

"Gurbete Kaçacağım" (Yeni Folk song Zamansız) (2022)

"Felfena" (2022)

"Bana Unutmayı Anlat" (with Cem Adrian) (2022)

"Kafa Tatili" (2022)

"Facia" (2022)

"Beyoğlu" (2022)

"Dayanamam" (2022)