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title: Semicenk (Cenk Baş)
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# Semicenk (Cenk Baş)

> Cenk Baş, known by his stage name Semicenk (born October 7, 1998, in Boyabat, Sinop), is a Turkish pop music artist.

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### KURE Information Card: Semicenk

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| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Real Name | Cenk Baş |
| Doğum tarihi | 1998-10-07 |
| Place of Birth | Boyabat, Sinop, Türkiye |
| Profession(s) | Musician,Lyricist |

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### **Life and Education**

Cenk Baş, known by his stage name [Semicenk](/en/detay/semicenk-cenk-bas-c9381/llms.txt), was born on 7 October 1998 in the Boyabat district of [Sinop](/en/detay/sinop-university-snu-e1327/llms.txt). He is of Adana origin through his mother and Ordu origin through his father. He was born in Sinop while his father was serving as a gendarmerie noncommissioned officer. His interest in music began when his mother gifted him a guitar, and over time he learned to play instruments such as the ud and piano. He graduated from the Department of Music and Performing Arts at Ordu University.

### **Career**

Semicenk began his music career in 2019 by participating in the TV8 competition "[O Ses Türkiye](/en/detay/popular-music-in-turkiye-in-recent-years-93890/llms.txt)". He was part of Hadise's team and reached the semifinals.

He made his debut with the songs "Yüzü Tanıdık Değil" and "Kalbim Usandı". He gained widespread recognition with his single "Düşer Aklıma", released in December 2021, which surpassed 100 million streams within two years.

Throughout his career, he has collaborated with artists such as Funda Arar, Mustafa Ceceli, Reynmen, and Ziynet Sali. In 2022, he released his EP titled "Aşırı Doz".

In 2023, he won the "Best Debut Singer" award at the [49th Golden Butterfly Awards](/en/detay/cry-of-my-rebellion-folk-song-5ab4f/llms.txt), and the song "Pişman Değilim", which he performed with [Doğu Swag](/en/detay/dogu-demirkol-751073/llms.txt), was named "Song of the Year".

### **Discography**

**EPs:**

- *Aşırı Doz* (2022)
- *Karışık Kaset* (2023)
- *Geçiyor Zaman* (2024)

**Selected Singles:**

- "Yüzü Tanıdık Değil" (2021)
- "Kalbim Usandı" (2021)
- "Düşer Aklıma" (2021)
- "Al Sevgilim" (with Funda Arar) (2022)
- "Herkes Gibisin" (2022)
- "Dayan" (with Mustafa Ceceli) (2022)
- "Bozulmuş Kalbim" (with Ziynet Sali and İlkan Günüç) (2022)
- "Unutmak Öyle Kolay Mı Sandın?" (2022)
- "Yana Yana" (with Reynmen) (2023)
- "Canın Sağ Olsun" (with Rast) (2023)
- "Geri Dönemedim" (2023)
- "Pişman Değilim" (with Doğu Swag) (2023)
- "Tanrım Reva Mı" (2023)
- "Mesafe" (2023)
- "Fark Ettim" (2023)
- "Şalteri Kapattım" (2024)
- "Tek Başıma" (2024)
- "Küle Dönmüşsün" (with Doğu Swag) (2024)
- "Gözlerinden Gözlerine" (2025)
- "Bulamazsın" (2025)

### **Awards**

- 2023: 49th Golden Butterfly Awards – Best Debut Singer
- 2023: 49th Golden Butterfly Awards – Song of the Year ("Pişman Değilim")
- 2024: Golden Butterfly Awards – Best Male Artist

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## Academic Sources and References

1. Haberler.com. "Semicenk Hayatı ve Biyografisi." Accessed May 21, 2025. https://www.haberler.com/semicenk/biyografisi/.
2. Metropol FM. “Son Zamanların En Popüler İsmi Semicenk Aslında Kimdir?” Accessed May 21, 2025. https://www.metropolfm.de/p/Son-Zamanlarin-En-Populer-Ismi-Semicenk-Aslinda-Kimdir-2lkbwQ7EzIbsPS2jM5Jibm.
3. NTV. "Semicenk kimdir? Şarkıcı Cenk Baş (Semicenk) kaç yaşında ve nereli?" Accessed May 21, 2025. https://www.ntv.com.tr/n-life/magazin/semicenk-kimdir-sarkici-cenk-bas-semicenk-kac-yasinda-ve-nereli,WVv3St2cE0CZnNCtn-3Hzg.