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İzel Çeliköz commonly known as İzel, is a famous Turkish
pop singer. She was originally part of the Turkish pop trio İzel-Çelik-Ercan but after the group broke up in 1993, she decided to release solo albums. She is one of the most successful Turkish singers of the 1990s and 2000s.
İzel Çeliköz was born in Yalova
, Turkey
. She graduated from the İ.T.Ü. Devlet Konservatuarı in which she had mastered the kemençe, a type of violin. She also was part of her school choir as well as several other choirs in the city. In 1990 she participated in the Turkish heats for the Eurovision Song Contest
with the song "Selam yabancı" which was placed last. Her first official release was a collaboration with Reyhan Karaca (The Reyhan Soykarcı) and Can Ugurluer for the 1991 Eurovision Song Contest
on the song İki Dakika. The song was placed twelfth in Rome. Later that year, she formed a band with Ercan Saatçi and Çelik Erişçi called İzel-Çelik-Ercan and released an album titled Özledim. She was also member of Grup Vitamin during Bol Vitamin, whose debut album in 1990 and made vocal songs of "Bol Vitamin", "Bir Derste" and "Özgün Müzik". She supported "Şifa Niyetine" and "Ebabil Bir Kuştur" albums, made by Uf-Er (Ufuk Yıldırım and Ercan Saatçi) successively in 1992 and in 1994.
In 1993, İzel won first place in the Kuşadası Altın Güvercin Müzik Yarışması. After deciding to start releasing solo albums, İzel released her solo debut album titled Adak
. This album was produced by Aykut Gürel and former band member Ercan Saatçi. The first music video for this album was the song Hasretim and became one of the top songs of the year. The credits of the album included upcoming Turkish singers Bendeniz
, Eda-Metin Özülkü, Kenan Doğulu, Seden Gürel
and Yıldız Tilbe
. During this time, İzel gave many concerts throughout Turkey
.
In 1997, İzel released her second solo album titled Emanet
which featured Mustafa Sandal
on the opening track as well as listing him as a producer. She originally wanted the album to be produced by Ercan Saatçi and Aykut Gürel, but could not convince them to work together.
In 1999, İzel released her third album Bir Küçük Aşk
. In this album, she worked with young composer Altan Çetin. All of the songs were written by Altan Çetin. The album closely sold 500.000 copies and created a successful career for her.
In 2001, her fourth album Bebek
was released. It was the second time that she was working with Altan Çetin. All of the songs were written by Altan Çetin. For the album, İzel tried arabesque music in some songs.
In 2003, İzel released her fifth album Şak.
She got some dance lessons in Germany for preparation of the album.
In 2005, İzel released her sixth album Bir Dilek Tut Benim İçin
. While she was working for Emel Müftüoğlu's album, she met Sezen Aksu
and her present arranger Sinan Akçıl
. She vocalized three Sezen Aksu songs in her own album. Also, Sinan Akçıl produced the album.
In 2007, her seventh album Işıklı Yol
was released. Sinan Akçıl produced the album.
Now, İzel is working on her new album. She is planning to release it in 2009.
Up to now, her all albums have sold more than 2 million copies.
In April 2009, she had a second operation and said that she would have a skin like a baby's.
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
pop singer. She was originally part of the Turkish pop trio İzel-Çelik-Ercan but after the group broke up in 1993, she decided to release solo albums. She is one of the most successful Turkish singers of the 1990s and 2000s.
Career
Yalova
Yalova is a city located in northwestern Turkey, on the eastern coast of the Sea of Marmara, and is the capital of the Yalova Province. Yalova has a city population of 92,166, while the population of the Yalova Province is 202,531. as of 2009...
, Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. She graduated from the İ.T.Ü. Devlet Konservatuarı in which she had mastered the kemençe, a type of violin. She also was part of her school choir as well as several other choirs in the city. In 1990 she participated in the Turkish heats for the Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition held among active member countries of the European Broadcasting Union .Each member country submits a song to be performed on live television and then casts votes for the other countries' songs to determine the most popular song in the competition...
with the song "Selam yabancı" which was placed last. Her first official release was a collaboration with Reyhan Karaca (The Reyhan Soykarcı) and Can Ugurluer for the 1991 Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition held among active member countries of the European Broadcasting Union .Each member country submits a song to be performed on live television and then casts votes for the other countries' songs to determine the most popular song in the competition...
on the song İki Dakika. The song was placed twelfth in Rome. Later that year, she formed a band with Ercan Saatçi and Çelik Erişçi called İzel-Çelik-Ercan and released an album titled Özledim. She was also member of Grup Vitamin during Bol Vitamin, whose debut album in 1990 and made vocal songs of "Bol Vitamin", "Bir Derste" and "Özgün Müzik". She supported "Şifa Niyetine" and "Ebabil Bir Kuştur" albums, made by Uf-Er (Ufuk Yıldırım and Ercan Saatçi) successively in 1992 and in 1994.
In 1993, İzel won first place in the Kuşadası Altın Güvercin Müzik Yarışması. After deciding to start releasing solo albums, İzel released her solo debut album titled Adak
Adak (Izel album)
Adak is İzel's debut studio album. It was released in June 1995. The album mainly has a Pop folk sound. Most of the lyrics were written by Ercan Saatçi.-Track listing:-Credits:Production: Raks MusicProducer: Ercan Saatçi – Aykut Gürel...
. This album was produced by Aykut Gürel and former band member Ercan Saatçi. The first music video for this album was the song Hasretim and became one of the top songs of the year. The credits of the album included upcoming Turkish singers Bendeniz
Bendeniz
Bendeniz is a Turkish pop musician, well known in Turkey.-Discography:* Bendeniz, 1993* Bendeniz II, 1995* Bendeniz III, 1996* Bendeniz'den, 1998* Kurtulamıyorum, 1999...
, Eda-Metin Özülkü, Kenan Doğulu, Seden Gürel
Seden Gürel
Seden Gürel is a Turkish singer and songwriter.She studied at Bahariye Middle school and Kadıköy Anatolian High School. Later she studied architecture at Istanbul Technical University. She made her first recording at the age of 14...
and Yıldız Tilbe
Yildiz Tilbe
Yıldız Tilbe is a Turkish pop folk singer and one of the best selling musical artists in Turkey, known especially for her eastern-infused ballads.-Early life and career:...
. During this time, İzel gave many concerts throughout Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
.
In 1997, İzel released her second solo album titled Emanet
Emanet
' is the second solo album released in 1997 of the Turkish pop singer İzel. This was also the first album produced by Turkish pop singer Mustafa Sandal.-Track listing:* Emanet, 1997#"Emanet" - 4:57#"Eyvallah" - ...
which featured Mustafa Sandal
Mustafa Sandal
Mustafa Sandal, commonly known as Musti, is a famous Turkish pop singer. He is fluent in English, Turkish, Italian and French. He emerged in the early 1990s with the revival of Turkish pop music and is one of the most successful pop singers in Turkey with overall sales of 13 million copies...
on the opening track as well as listing him as a producer. She originally wanted the album to be produced by Ercan Saatçi and Aykut Gürel, but could not convince them to work together.
In 1999, İzel released her third album Bir Küçük Aşk
Bir Küçük Ask
Bir Küçük Aşk is İzel's third studio album. All of the lyrics were written by Altan Çetin. "Yok Yere" has made a huge success all over Turkey.-Track listing:-Credits:Production: Universal MusicProducer: Altan ÇetinMix: Erekli Tunç...
. In this album, she worked with young composer Altan Çetin. All of the songs were written by Altan Çetin. The album closely sold 500.000 copies and created a successful career for her.
In 2001, her fourth album Bebek
Bebek (Izel album)
Bebek is İzel's fourth studio album. It was released in 2001. All of the songs are produced by Altan Çetin. Bebek, has become widely popular.-Track listing:-Credits:Production: Universal MusicProducer: Altan ÇetinMix: Erekli Tunç...
was released. It was the second time that she was working with Altan Çetin. All of the songs were written by Altan Çetin. For the album, İzel tried arabesque music in some songs.
In 2003, İzel released her fifth album Şak.
She got some dance lessons in Germany for preparation of the album.
In 2005, İzel released her sixth album Bir Dilek Tut Benim İçin
Bir Dilek Tut Benim Için
Bir Dilek Tut Benim İçin is İzel's sixth studio album. It was released in April 2005. This album has significant difference that she starts working with Sinan Akçıl. This album has songs mostly written by Sinan Akçıl...
. While she was working for Emel Müftüoğlu's album, she met Sezen Aksu
Sezen Aksu
Sezen Aksu is a Turkish pop music singer, song-writer and producer who sold over 40 million albums worldwide. Her nicknames include the "Queen of Turkish Pop" and Minik Serçe ....
and her present arranger Sinan Akçıl
Sinan Akçıl
Sinan Akçıl is a Turkish composer, songwriter, music producer and singer; famous for his work with Turkish pop singer İzel and Hadise's Eurovision 2009 song for Turkey, called Düm Tek Tek.-Career:...
. She vocalized three Sezen Aksu songs in her own album. Also, Sinan Akçıl produced the album.
In 2007, her seventh album Işıklı Yol
Isikli Yol
Işıklı Yol is İzel's seventh studio album. It was released in 2007. This album has songs mostly written by Sinan Akçıl.-Track listing:-Credits:Production: Avrupa MüzikProducer: Sinan AkçılMix: DM Müzik, Bahia Music, RMS...
was released. Sinan Akçıl produced the album.
Now, İzel is working on her new album. She is planning to release it in 2009.
Up to now, her all albums have sold more than 2 million copies.
Solo Albums
- AdakAdak (Izel album)Adak is İzel's debut studio album. It was released in June 1995. The album mainly has a Pop folk sound. Most of the lyrics were written by Ercan Saatçi.-Track listing:-Credits:Production: Raks MusicProducer: Ercan Saatçi – Aykut Gürel...
(Sacrifice) (1995) - EmanetEmanet' is the second solo album released in 1997 of the Turkish pop singer İzel. This was also the first album produced by Turkish pop singer Mustafa Sandal.-Track listing:* Emanet, 1997#"Emanet" - 4:57#"Eyvallah" - ...
(On Hold) (1997) - Bir Küçük AşkBir Küçük AskBir Küçük Aşk is İzel's third studio album. All of the lyrics were written by Altan Çetin. "Yok Yere" has made a huge success all over Turkey.-Track listing:-Credits:Production: Universal MusicProducer: Altan ÇetinMix: Erekli Tunç...
(A Small Love) (1999) - BebekBebek (Izel album)Bebek is İzel's fourth studio album. It was released in 2001. All of the songs are produced by Altan Çetin. Bebek, has become widely popular.-Track listing:-Credits:Production: Universal MusicProducer: Altan ÇetinMix: Erekli Tunç...
(Baby) (2001) - ŞakSAKSAK can stand for:* Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions * Secure attention key* Swiss Army knife...
(Shock) (2003) - Bir Dilek Tut Benim İçinBir Dilek Tut Benim IçinBir Dilek Tut Benim İçin is İzel's sixth studio album. It was released in April 2005. This album has significant difference that she starts working with Sinan Akçıl. This album has songs mostly written by Sinan Akçıl...
(Make A Wish For Me)(2005) - Işıklı YolIsikli YolIşıklı Yol is İzel's seventh studio album. It was released in 2007. This album has songs mostly written by Sinan Akçıl.-Track listing:-Credits:Production: Avrupa MüzikProducer: Sinan AkçılMix: DM Müzik, Bahia Music, RMS...
(Road With Lights) (2007) - İzel 2009 (2009)
Special appearances
- Bir Sevgi Yeter (2000)
- O ŞarkılarO SarkilarO Şarkılar... Hakkı Yalçın Şarkıları is a collection of songs written by Hakkı Yalçın. As his retirement as a lyricist and journalist, Hakkı Yalçın released this special album which contains some lyrics he wrote during his musical career. Every song is performed by a different Turkish artist...
(2004) - Devamı VarDevamı VarDevamı Var is the sixth studio album by the Turkish pop singer Mustafa Sandal. The original release date for this album was December 2006 but was later pushed to April 23, May 19, and June 8, 2007. Two weeks before the release, an instrumental version of the song "Çoban" was available on Mustafa...
(2007) - Söz Müzik Teoman (2008)
- Yıldızlar Da Kayar (2008)
- Uzay Heparı Sonsuza (2008)
Personal life
In December 2008, she had an operation for her acne. She has had a prolonged bout of acne, which she recently explained was a physiological response to her learning about being deceived by her partner.In April 2009, she had a second operation and said that she would have a skin like a baby's.
External links
See also
- List of Turkish pop music performers
- Music of TurkeyMusic of TurkeyThe music of Turkey includes diverse elements ranging from Central Asian folk music and has many copies and references of Byzantine music, Greek music, Ottoman music, Persian music, Balkan music, as well as more modern European and American popular music influences...
- Turkish pop musicTurkish pop musicTurkish pop music had its humble beginnings in the late 1950s with Turkish cover versions of a wide range of imported popular styles, including rock and roll, tango, and jazz...