Emir (singer)

Emir
Birth nameEmir Sevinç
Born (1980-09-07) 7 September 1980 (age 44)
Istanbul, Turkey
OriginMarmara University
GenresPop
OccupationsSinger
Years active2009–present
LabelsHITT Production (2009)
Kaya Müzik (2012–2013)
Sony Music (2014–)

Emir Sevinç (born 7 September 1980) is a Turkish singer and songwriter. Born in Istanbul, he is a graduate of radio and television studies of Marmara University communication faculty.

Emir released his first album Ben Sen Olamam in 2009.[1] He made his debut with the album's lead single "Ben Sen Olamam", written and composed by Tarkan. The songs "Ben Sen Olamam", "Tornistan", "Eline Düştüm", "Şiki Şiki", and "Aşk mı Savaş mı?" from the album were all made into music videos. In 2012, he released his second album Ateşten Bi' Rüzgar.[2][3] Separate music videos were later released for the songs "Sudan Sebep", "Veda Gecesi", and "Makina". In 2013, Emir released his first single "Tutuşmayan Kalmasın".[4] In 2015, his first extended play Kendimden was released.[5] The songs "Bi' Ağla",[6] and "Yaylı Yatak"[7] were both accompanied by music videos.

In 2009, his song "Eline Düştüm" was awarded the "Most Requested Song" award at the Istanbul FM Music Awards.[8] In 2014, his song "Tutuşmayan Kalmasın" was chosen as the Best Single at Düzce University's 2nd Media Awards.[9] The same single was also chosen as the Best Song at Ege University's 3rd Media Awards.[10] In November 2016, Emir released his new single "Mevsim Sonbahar" on digital platforms under the label Sony Music.

  1. ^ itunes.apple.com "Ben Sen Olamam – Emir" Retrieved: 30 May 2015
  2. ^ gnctrkcll.turkcell.com.tr "Emir'in bize müjdesi var!" Retrieved: 30 May 2015
  3. ^ idefix.com "Ateşten Bi Rüzgar Archived 26 January 2016 at the Wayback Machine" Retrieved: 30 May 2015
  4. ^ itunes.apple.com "Tutuşmayan Kalmasın – Single – Emir" Retrieved: 30 May 2015
  5. ^ itunes.apple.com "Kendimden – EP – Emir" Retrieved: 30 May 2015
  6. ^ itunes.apple.com "Bi' Ağla – Emir" Retrieved: 18 June 2015
  7. ^ itunes.apple.com "Yaylı Yatak – Emir" Retrieved: 18 June 2015
  8. ^ renklinot.com "Emir adlı sanatçı kimdir" Retrieved: 18 June 2015
  9. ^ medyaodulleri.com "2. medya ödülleri Archived 17 February 2015 at the Wayback Machine" Retrieved: 30 May 2015
  10. ^ radyoegekampus.com "Ege Üniversitesi 3. Medya Ödülleri Archived 10 January 2015 at the Wayback Machine" Retrieved: 30 May 2015