Tarkan Tevetoğlu is a German-born Turkish singer-songwriter known for his significant impact on pop music.
Tarkan was named after a comic book character and moved to Turkey in 1986, where he began his music education.
His debut album, "Yine Sensiz," released in 1992, sold 700,000 copies and marked the beginning of his successful career.
Biography
Early Life
Tarkan Tevetoğlu, born on October 17, 1972, in Alzey, West Germany, is a prominent Turkish singer-songwriter. He was named after a comic book character, and his name is derived from an ancient Turkic title meaning bold and strong. Tarkan moved to Turkey with his family in 1986, where he began to cultivate his passion for music. After his father's death, his mother remarried, and Tarkan grew up with a blend of siblings from both marriages. He pursued music education at the Karamürsel Advanced Music Association and later at the Uskudar Music Society in Istanbul, where he began performing at various venues.
Career
Tarkan's music career took off with the release of his debut album, "Yine Sensiz," in December 1992, which sold 700,000 copies. His subsequent albums, including "Aacayipsin" and "Ölürüm Sana," solidified his status as a pop icon in Turkey, with "Aacayipsin" selling over 2.5 million copies. Tarkan's innovative use of slang in his lyrics and his captivating music videos garnered him critical acclaim and numerous awards, including the "Best Male Pop Music Artist" at the Turkey Music Awards. His influence extended beyond Turkey, with his music reaching audiences in Germany and Russia.
Personal Life
Despite his fame, Tarkan has maintained a level of privacy regarding his personal life. He completed his military service in 2000 after a controversial delay due to his international career. Tarkan has been linked to various relationships, but he prefers to keep details about his romantic life out of the public eye. His artistic journey has been shaped by his experiences and influences, notably Michael Jackson, which is evident in his dynamic performances and musical style.
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Discography
Kuantum 512024
- 1.Yo3:46
- 2.İllallah3:39
- 3.Olay2:58
- 4.Şerbetli3:15
- 5.Müteşekkir3:34
- 6.Darmaduman3:51
- 7.Ayrılık Töreni2:47
- 8.Kalpte Savaş3:24
- 9.Çınar4:50
- 10.Enseyi Karartma3:16
- 11.Sorma Gitsin3:21
- 12.Vatanımsın3:46
102017
- 1.Yolla4:46
- 2.Çay Simit4:13
- 3.Beni Çok Sev4:17
- 4.Ben Senin...3:52
- 5.Çok Ağladım4:33
- 6.Her Şey Fani5:38
- 7.Kedi Gibi4:09
- 8.Hodri Meydan4:20
- 9.Biz Çocukken5:57
- 10.Bal Küpü4:14
- 11.Acımasız4:16
- 12.Sevdam Tek Nefes4:41
- 13.O Sevişmeler4:09
- 14.Affedin Bizi Çocuklar4:56
Ahde Vefa2016
- 1.Rindlerin Akşamı (Dönülmez Akşamın Ufkundayız)5:08
- 2.Olmaz İlaç Sine-i Sad Pareme3:23
- 3.Söyleme Bilmesinler3:29
- 4.Enginde Yavaş Yavaş3:12
- 5.Nasıl Geçti Habersiz4:54
- 6.Kadehinde Zehir Olsa3:30
- 7.Veda Busesi3:38
- 8.Sevmekten Kim Usanır3:54
- 9.Aşk Bu Değil Mi4:30
- 10.Islak Daha Islak Öp Beni3:45
- 11.Akşam Oldu Hüzünlendim Ben Yine2:56
- 12.Zeytin Gözlüm3:19
- 13.Kara Bulutları Kaldır Aradan4:03
Tarkan Best Of The Tarkan 2011 Albümü Şarkıları2011
- 1.Ölürüm Sana
- 2.Acımayacak
- 3.Hepsi Senin Mi
- 4.Başına Bela Olurum
- 5.Kır Zincirlerini
- 6.Bu Şarkılar da Olmasa
- 7.In Your Eyes
- 8.Dedikodu
- 9.Kış Güneşi
- 10.Unutmamalı
- 11.Adımı Kalbine Yaz
- 12.Sorma Kalbim
- 13.Unut Beni
- 14.Dön Bebeğim
- 15.Hüp
- 16.Let Me See You Bounce
- 17.Verme
- 18.Kıl Oldum
- 19.Kuzu Kuzu
- 20.Ay
- 21.Işim Olmaz
- 22.Why Don’t We (Aman Aman) (feat. Wyclef Jean)
- 23.Gülümse Kaderine
- 24.Bir Oluruz Yolunda
- 25.Salına Salına Sinsice
- 26.Istanbul Ağlıyor
- 27.Ayrılık Zor
- 28.Öp
- 29.Sen Başkasın
- 30.Gül Döktüm Yollarına
Adımı Kalbine Yaz2010
- 1.Sevdanın Son Vuruşu5:07
- 2.Acımayacak4:31
- 3.Işim Olmaz4:16
- 4.Kayıp4:57
- 5.Öp3:47
- 6.Adımı Kalbine Yaz5:12
- 7.Sen Çoktan Gitmişsin4:25
- 8.Usta - Çırak3:28
- 9.Acımayacak (Gürcell club mix)4:59
- 10.Adımı Kalbine Yaz (Ozinga club mix)4:21
- 11.Sevdanın Son Vuruşu (Suat Ateşdağlı mix)5:20
- 12.Öp (Gürcell club mix)5:07
- 13.Sevdanın Son Vuruşu (Kivanch K mix)9:43
Metamorfoz Remixes2008
- 1.Pare Pare (Tiesto Mix)11:31
- 2.Vay Anam Vay (Electrofied Mix)5:49
- 3.Arada Bir (Be Funkee Mix)4:10
- 4.İstanbul Ağlıyor (Hökenek Mix)4:54
- 5.Dilli Düdük (Suat Ateşdağlı-Yalçın Ateş Mix)4:49
- 6.Vay Anam Vay (Erdem Kınay Mix)4:36
- 7.Dedikodu (Ozan Doğulu Mix)4:14
- 8.Arada Bir (Ozinga Mix)4:54
- 9.Vay Anam Vay (Gürcell Mix)3:57
- 10.Çat Kapı (Hökenek Mix)4:27
- 11.Hop Hop (Kıvanç K Gangsta Mix)5:24
- 12.Vay Anam Vay (Elektherock Mix)5:12
- 13.İstanbul Ağlıyor (Murat Matthew Erdem Mix)4:24
Metamorfoz2007
- 1.Vay Anam Vay4:05
- 2.Dilli Düdük3:39
- 3.Arada Bir4:10
- 4.İstanbul Ağlıyor4:50
- 5.Hop Hop4:23
- 6.Dedikodu4:21
- 7.Bam Teli4:36
- 8.Gün Gibi4:59
- 9.Çat Kapı3:37
- 10.Pare Pare5:16
Come Closer2006
- 1.Just Like That3:40
- 2.In Your Eyes3:36
- 3.Why Don't We (Aman Aman)3:51
- 4.Mine3:22
- 5.Over4:24
- 6.Start the Fire3:28
- 7.Shhh3:34
- 8.Bounce3:45
- 9.Come Closer4:20
- 10.Don't Leave Me Alone4:04
- 11.Shikidim3:57
- 12.I'm Gonna Make U Feel Good3:56
- 13.Mass Confusion4:10
- 14.Touch4:19
- 15.If Only You Knew3:24
Dudu2003
- 1.Dudu4:38
- 2.Bu Şarkılar da Olmasa4:29
- 3.Gülümse Kaderine3:49
- 4.Sorma Kalbim4:37
- 5.Uzun İnce Bir Yoldayım4:59
- 6.Dudu (Ozan Çolakoğlu remix)4:53
- 7.Gülümse Kaderine (Devrim remix)5:20
- 8.Bu Şarkılar da Olmasa (Devrim remix)5:54
- 9.Dudu (Özgür Buldum remix)3:56
- 10.Gülümse Kaderine (Murat Matthew Erdem remix)4:56
Karma2001
- 1.Aşk4:22
- 2.Ay4:21
- 3.Kuzu Kuzu3:54
- 4.Gitti Gideli4:43
- 5.Uzak4:57
- 6.Yandım3:12
- 7.O’na Sor3:24
- 8.Hüp3:39
- 9.Sen Başkasın4:16
- 10.Taş4:24
- 11.Her Nerdeysen3:30
- 12.Verme4:56
Tarkan1998
- 1.Şımarık3:11
- 2.Ölürüm Sana4:06
- 3.Bu Gece (Kir Zincirlerini)5:24
- 4.Şıkıdım (Hepsi Senin mi?)3:16
- 5.Salına Salına Sinsice3:56
- 6.İkimizin Yerine4:41
- 7.İnci Tanem5:39
- 8.Dön Bebeğim4:45
- 9.Başına Bela Olurum4:12
- 10.Gül Döktüm Yollarına4:08
- 11.Unut Beni5:28
- 12.Beni Anlama5:23
- 13.Delikanlı Çağlarım3:42
- 14.Şımarık (long version)3:55
Ölürüm Sana1997
- 1.Şımarık3:55
- 2.İkimizin Yerine4:43
- 3.Ölürüm Sana4:06
- 4.Salına Salına Sinsice3:56
- 5.Gecenin Ürkek Kanatlarında3:50
- 6.Kır Zincirlerini5:23
- 7.İnci Tanem5:39
- 8.Başına Bela Olurum4:12
- 9.Unut Beni5:28
- 10.Delikanlı Çağlarım3:43
- 11.Beni Anlama5:22
Aacayipsin1994
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Yine Sensiz...1992
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Uzun İnce Bir Yoldayım (Ozinga Şatıroğlu Remix)2003
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Bir Oluruz Yolunda2002
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Hüp2002
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Kuzu Kuzu2001
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Şıkıdım (Hepsi Senin Mi ?)1999
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Bu Gece (Kır Zincirlerini)1999
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Şımarık1998
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Şıkıdım (Hepsi Senin mi?)1995
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Kuantum 51 Remixes (Vol.1)2024
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Kuantum 51 Remixes (Vol.2)2024
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Hüp (Remix)
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Tarkan Tevetoğlu is a German-born Turkish singer-songwriter.
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