Many Turkish musicians are popular far beyond the borders of their native country. One of the most successful Turkish singers is Mustafa Sandal. He gained wide popularity in Europe and Great Britain. His albums are sold out with a circulation of more than fifteen thousand copies. Clockwork motifs and bright clips provide the artist with leadership positions in the music charts.
Childhood and early years Mustafa Sandal
Mustafa Sandal was born on January 11, 1970 in Istanbul. From an early age, the boy showed interest in music. He perked up when he heard fast rhythms and immediately tried to repeat them. At first, he used all the means available to the child - pots, surfaces, and even radiators. At the same time, vocals did not interest him at all.
Over time, the guy developed a special love for drums and guitar. Whenever possible, the boy beat drum rhythms to different songs. Since then, he began to dream of a musical career. However, the parents did not share the plans of the child. They believed that music could be a hobby, but not a profession. They represented their son in the future as a banker or a serious businessman.
The guy received a secondary education in Turkey and surrendered under the pressure of his parents. He went to study economics, first in Switzerland, then there were America and Great Britain. But thoughts about creativity did not leave Mustafa. The future star decided to return to his homeland and make his dream of a stage come true.
At first he showed himself as a composer. He wrote for many famous Turkish singers, but did not dare to perform solo. He became one of the most sought after composers. After some time, Sandal realized that he was ready to declare himself with might and main.
By the way, one of the incentives in career development was a dispute with friends. Three musicians - Sandal, Peker and Ortach, argued who would gain popularity faster. It spurred me to work harder. As a result, Hakan Peker was the first to succeed, but Mustafa laid the foundation for a fast-moving successful career.
Development of the creative path of Mustafa Sandal
The debut album in 1994 "Suc Bende" was sold in a record circulation and became the breakthrough of the year. Sandal has established himself as a strong singer and has gained a large number of devoted fans. The success was colossal, so immediately after the release of the album, he went on tour. He gave concerts in Turkey and European cities.
After returning home, the artist opens his own recording studio. In it, he was engaged in arranging songs for colleagues. There he recorded his second album. His success was similar to the first. Like last time, after the release, the artist went on tour, where he gave more than a hundred concerts.
The third album appeared in 1999 on Sandal's own music label. Then he signed a contract with a European studio and released an English-language compilation for Europe. But the musical path has not always been easy. For example, the fans did not accept the next album. To remedy the situation, Mustafa recorded several duets with popular singers and improved the contents of the fifth album.
A few years later, the musician announced his retirement, which shocked the fans. But unexpectedly, in 2007, a new album was released, which marked the return of the artist to the stage. Since then, several more albums have been released, a total of fifteen.
The life and career of an artist today
After returning to the stage, Mustafa Sandal continues to delight fans with his work. He records songs, periodically performs at concerts and actively communicates with fans on social networks. Over the past few years there have been no new albums.
On the other hand, there are rumors that the singer plans to increase his discography with new works. For example, in 2018, the performer presented a new video that fans really liked. However, some still resented the image of medical workers, which was shown in the video. He was considered too frivolous and out of touch with reality. As a result, these scenes had to be removed. By the way, the eldest son of Sandal took part in the filming of the video.
But in addition to music, there are other aspects in the life of an artist that illuminate the public. So, he took part in several lawsuits against the British oil and gas campaign. According to media reports, oilmen have been using the image of the singer for a long time without his consent. Mustafa filed a lawsuit, the final amount of which reached half a million dollars.
Mustafa Sandal Family Life
The musician lives a bright and eventful life in all its aspects. One of the singer's first serious relationships was with a model from Italy. The girl was just actively building a career, and they lived in different countries. At one point, the situation ceased to suit Mustafa, and he set a condition to move to Istanbul.
The model could not give up the possibilities and prospects of Italy, so the couple broke up. In 2004, Sandal met his future wife, Serbian singer, actress and model Emina Jahovic. The chosen one was twelve years younger, but this did not prevent them from living happily for ten years. The couple got married in 2008. Then the first son was born. Two years later, they became parents for the second time.
Unfortunately, in 2018, the couple announced a divorce. First, Emina changed her surname to her maiden name on social networks. A few months later there was an official announcement at one of the conferences. Nobody gave a reason. But, judging by the photos of the singer on social networks, he maintained a good relationship with his ex-wife. He regularly sees children, spends time with them and participates in every possible way in the life of his sons.
Interesting facts about the artist
Rumors about Sandal's father have been circulating in his native country for many years. They say that he was the famous Turkish humorist Kemal Sunal. It seems that he left the woman when she was pregnant. The musician himself usually denied such rumors. However, once he confirmed that it was.
At home, the performer is one of the most popular pop singers; • He is very popular in the expanses of the former Soviet Union.
