Emre Aydin

Emre Aydın (born on 2nd February, 1981) is a Turkish rock singer-songwriter, who used to be the lead singer for "6. Cadde". He has recently been referred to as emreaydın on his official site to establish a trademark. Emre Aydın was born in Isparta. He graduated from Antalya Anadolu Lisesi (high school) and then studied economics at Dokuz Eylül University in İzmir. He won the Sing Your Song music contest in 2002 with his band "6. Cadde". That year his song "Dönersen" (If you come back) was selected by Universal Music into a selection album. In 2003, the first album of "6. Cadde" was published, and that year Emre left the band and took steps towards a solo career. His first album "Afili Yalnızlık" (Ostentatious Loneliness) was recently released by Sony BMG and GRGDN. Emre's album is currently a smash hit in Turkey, having won several awards, including Blue Jeans Magazine's awards for Best Song, Best Newcomer, Best Music Video and his producer, Haluk Kurosman, was named Best Producer. Emre has recently won the prestigious Powertürk Music Award as Best Newcomer and keeps winning awards as "Best Newcomer". On 6th November, Emre won the MTV Europe Music Award for 'Europe's Favourite Act 2008'