Murat Ekşioğlu

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. One of my earliest musical memories is recording my first song at home in 2016 with just a basic microphone and a laptop. Hearing my own voice in a finished track for the first time made me realize I wanted to pursue music seriously. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Avicii, True: Avicii By Avicii Daft Punk, Random Access Memories The Weeknd, After Hours I chose these albums because they had a huge impact on how I see pop and electronic music. From The Weeknd’s emotional storytelling to Daft Punk and Avicii’s timeless sound design, they all influenced my artistic identity. Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “Aşk Acıtıyor” I chose Aşk Acıtıyor because it represents the moment I realized I could be both a songwriter and an artist. It carries the raw emotion of my early years and still reminds me why I started making music in the first place. What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? One of the most memorable moments in my career was performing my own songs live on a major stage for the first time. Feeling the audience’s reaction in real time made everything I worked for feel truly real. Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? There are still a few big things on my bucket list, like performing at an international music festival and collaborating with artists from different countries. I want to keep pushing my sound globally and connect with listeners beyond borders.