Sercan İpekçioğlu (born July 01, 1991) was born in Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey. He is a Turkish rapper and singer. He is professionally known as Ezhel. Ezhel grew up in a musically inclined family, with his mother being an Anatolian folk dancer and his uncle a sound and light engineer.
Ezhel's love for music was kindled at an early age, and he started listening to American rappers like Eminem, 50 Cent, and Tupac Shakur. He honed his skills by practicing freestyle rap, which eventually led to him performing with a reggae band called Afra Tafra at the age of 18. After the group disbanded, he formed his own reggae band, Kökler Filizleniyor, with some of his friends from Ankara.
Initially, Ezhel performed under the name Ais Ezhel, but in 2017, he dropped the "Ais" from his stage name and began performing as Ezhel. He gained popularity with his unique blend of trap, hip hop, and reggae, and his music resonated with the younger generation in Turkey.
Ezhel's music has struck a chord with listeners, and his song "AYA" has garnered more than 80 million streams on Spotify. His distinctive style has earned him the title of "Freestyle King" by Hip Hop Life in Turkey, which speaks volumes about his immense talent and appeal.
In addition to his music career, Ezhel has also been involved in various philanthropic endeavors. He has been actively working to promote education and music among young people in Turkey, and he has been an inspiration to many aspiring musicians in the country.
Overall, Ezhel is an accomplished artist who has made a name for himself in the Turkish music scene. His unique blend of music, combined with his impressive freestyle skills, has won him numerous fans and admirers, and his popularity is only set to rise in the coming years.
