Mehmet Erdem facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mehmet Erdem
Erdem performing with Sezen Aksu at Cemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre, 2012
Background information
Born	(1978-12-31) 31 December 1978 (age 46) Manisa, Turkey
Genres	Pop
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Clarinet, bağlama, mandolin, oud, guitar, cümbüş
Years active	1999–present
Labels	Sony

Mehmet Erdem is a talented Turkish musician and singer-songwriter. He was born on December 31, 1978. Many people know him for his popular song "Herkes Aynı Hayatta."

Mehmet Erdem's Early Life and Music Journey

Mehmet Erdem was born in 1978 in a city called Manisa in Turkey. His family originally came from Arapgir. He went to a special science high school in İzmir. Later, he studied mechanical engineering at Boğaziçi University.

How Mehmet Erdem Started Music

Music was always a big part of Mehmet's family. His father played the clarinet, and his uncle played the bağlama, which is a traditional Turkish string instrument. This encouraged Mehmet to start his own musical journey.

He began playing the mandolin when he was only five years old. As he grew older, he learned to play the bağlama and the cümbüş. While he was in high school, he joined several bands. He was both a musician and a singer in these groups.

Mehmet Erdem's Professional Music Career

In 1997, Mehmet moved to Istanbul to continue his studies. He also worked as a musician in different places around the city. In 1999, he joined a band called Kardeş Türküler. This was the start of his professional music career.

He also worked behind the scenes, helping to produce studio albums for many other artists. At the same time, he kept learning new instruments. He learned to play the oud, cümbüş, guitar, and bağlama from famous musicians.

Mehmet Erdem's Work in Movies and TV Shows

Besides being a singer, Mehmet Erdem also writes music for movies and TV shows. He has created soundtracks for many different productions. In 2009, he won a special award called the Golden Orange award. He received it for the best original music score for the film Deli Deli Olma.

Mehmet has also appeared as a guest actor in some TV series and movies. You might have seen him in shows like Leyla ile Mecnun, Kuzey Güney, Behzat Ç. Bir Ankara Polisiyesi, and Deliha 2.

Mehmet Erdem's Music Albums and Songs

Mehmet Erdem has released several music albums and singles throughout his career.

Studio Albums

• Herkes Aynı Hayatta (2012)
• Hiç Konuşmadan (2013)
• Hepsi Benim Yüzünden (2016)
• Neden Böyleyiz (2018)
• Bir Şarkı Vardı Ya (2022)

Singles (Individual Songs)

• "Allah'tan Kork" (with Aşkın Nur Yengi) (2019)
• "Deliler" (from Yeni Türkü Zamansız) (2022)
• "Turnaların Göçü" (from Musa Eroğlu ile Bir Asır 2) (2022)

Movie and TV Show Soundtracks

• Polis - (2006)
• Dol - (2007)
• Sınıf - (2008)
• İş Arıyoruz - (2008)
• Deli Deli Olma - (2009)
• Sizi Seviyorum - (2009)
• Memleket Meselesi - (2010)
• Avrupa Avrupa - (2011)
• Leyla ile Mecnun - (2011)
• Vücut - (2011)
• Çalgı Çengi - (2011)
• Kalbim Seni Seçti - (2011)
• Aşk Kırmızı - (2013)
• Sen Aydınlatırsın Geceyi - (2013)
• Cenaze İşleri - (2017)

Mehmet Erdem's Awards and Achievements

Mehmet Erdem has received several awards for his music and contributions to the arts.