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Pop prince Tarkan
There was a time when the Turkish pop prince drove the female part of the population mad. Now this is history, but a few years ago been heard girls "to the holes" a tape with a song Tarkan - «Şımarık». What was the mystery of his success? Whether in an exotic appearance, whether in his power may be the novelty that brought Tarkan pop scene ... But Tarkan loved by many, and his success was simply stunning.
At home Tarkan known as the "Prince of Pop". Interestingly, Tarkan - one of the few artists who managed to become well-known in Europe, singing at that time not a single song in the English language. Music portal «Rhapsody» Tarkan acknowledged the key actor in the history of European pop music with his song «Şımarık».
Tarkan was born in Germany, but received his musical education in Istanbul Academy of Music. Tarkan's first album was a success among the Turkish youth, because Tarkan has made traditional Turkish music in western notes. In 1994 he was released the second album «Aacayipsin» and at the same Tarkan went to the United States to continue his studies in New York, and learn English. The big success came in 1997. Then Tarkan received the award «World Music Awards» for album sales.
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In 2000, Tarkan had quarreled with Sezen Aksu, who wrote hits «Şıkıdım» and «Şımarık». After termination of the contract Sezen began to sell copyrights to different performers who did covers of songs. For example, like Holly Valance «Kiss Kiss», and Philip as "Oh, Mama Shika Dam».
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In the US, Tarkan while hiding from military service. For this he even wanted to deprive Turkish citizenship, but then, by coincidence of circumstances, it was decided to shorten the life of Tarkan. So the army did not otvertelsya actor, but still paid into the coffers of a few million as a charity. After a short term of duty to the homeland, he returned to his creativity: moved to New York and had locked himself in the studio. Tarkan became the face of the company «Pepsi» in Turkey. Then I write another album, which was released both in Turkey and in Europe. In Russia, Tarkan became the most popular singers of Russian origin.
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Tarkan has also become the official mascot of the Turkish national football team at the World Championships in 2002, which wrote the song «Bir Oluruz Yolunda» and which became an anthem for the fans.
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In summer 2003, Tarkan released mini-album «Dudu», which was the first album released on his own label «HITT Music». The album sold 1 million copies in Turkey and Russia in the song «Dudu» became "Song of the Year." Once again, with the musical style changed, and the appearance of the singer. He made a short haircut and started wearing more than simple clothes, implying that that looks and glamor are no longer a way to sell his music -
"It does not matter how I look or the sexy dance, music is important that I do»
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a true fan:
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At the same time it began to discuss his personal life Tarkan. Many times in the Turkish press reportedly appeared Tarkan interview where he admits that is gay. But in various TV shows he rejected it. Tarkan also said that he is ready to marry only if his girlfriend is pregnant. Not without scandal. February 26, 2010, Tarkan was detained drug police in Istanbul. Tarkan then threatened to sentence on charges "to use, purchase, possession and sale of drugs."
In October 2005, still Tarkan released his first single in English «Bounce». Full album - «Come Closer» - was released six months later, but was not successful. Tarkan's latest album was released in 2010, the year with the same album of the singer in 2011 toured Europe. It seems that today, for someone he remains the favorite Turkish singer and megastar.
At home Tarkan known as the "Prince of Pop". Interestingly, Tarkan - one of the few artists who managed to become well-known in Europe, singing at that time not a single song in the English language. Music portal «Rhapsody» Tarkan acknowledged the key actor in the history of European pop music with his song «Şımarık».
Tarkan was born in Germany, but received his musical education in Istanbul Academy of Music. Tarkan's first album was a success among the Turkish youth, because Tarkan has made traditional Turkish music in western notes. In 1994 he was released the second album «Aacayipsin» and at the same Tarkan went to the United States to continue his studies in New York, and learn English. The big success came in 1997. Then Tarkan received the award «World Music Awards» for album sales.
In 2000, Tarkan had quarreled with Sezen Aksu, who wrote hits «Şıkıdım» and «Şımarık». After termination of the contract Sezen began to sell copyrights to different performers who did covers of songs. For example, like Holly Valance «Kiss Kiss», and Philip as "Oh, Mama Shika Dam».
In the US, Tarkan while hiding from military service. For this he even wanted to deprive Turkish citizenship, but then, by coincidence of circumstances, it was decided to shorten the life of Tarkan. So the army did not otvertelsya actor, but still paid into the coffers of a few million as a charity. After a short term of duty to the homeland, he returned to his creativity: moved to New York and had locked himself in the studio. Tarkan became the face of the company «Pepsi» in Turkey. Then I write another album, which was released both in Turkey and in Europe. In Russia, Tarkan became the most popular singers of Russian origin.
Tarkan has also become the official mascot of the Turkish national football team at the World Championships in 2002, which wrote the song «Bir Oluruz Yolunda» and which became an anthem for the fans.
In summer 2003, Tarkan released mini-album «Dudu», which was the first album released on his own label «HITT Music». The album sold 1 million copies in Turkey and Russia in the song «Dudu» became "Song of the Year." Once again, with the musical style changed, and the appearance of the singer. He made a short haircut and started wearing more than simple clothes, implying that that looks and glamor are no longer a way to sell his music -
"It does not matter how I look or the sexy dance, music is important that I do»
a true fan:
At the same time it began to discuss his personal life Tarkan. Many times in the Turkish press reportedly appeared Tarkan interview where he admits that is gay. But in various TV shows he rejected it. Tarkan also said that he is ready to marry only if his girlfriend is pregnant. Not without scandal. February 26, 2010, Tarkan was detained drug police in Istanbul. Tarkan then threatened to sentence on charges "to use, purchase, possession and sale of drugs."
In October 2005, still Tarkan released his first single in English «Bounce». Full album - «Come Closer» - was released six months later, but was not successful. Tarkan's latest album was released in 2010, the year with the same album of the singer in 2011 toured Europe. It seems that today, for someone he remains the favorite Turkish singer and megastar.
