Ezhel (born Ömer Sercan İpekçioğlu, 1 July 1991, Ankara) is a Turkish rapper and singer who blends trap, hip-hop and reggae with Anatolian influences. His 2017 debut album Müptezhel became a street-level phenomenon in Turkey, with lyrics tackling poverty, social inequality and urban life. Based in Berlin since 2019, he has built a following across Europe through collaborations with Murda, Ufo361 and others; the New York Times named him one of the 15 most important emerging European pop artists that same year.
Ezhel released the single Kaybet (2026) and continues his European tour Live in 2026.
Ezhel started the European tour Live in 2025 with a concert at London's O2 Forum Kentish Town (October 26, 2025).
Ezhel released his second solo album Derdo (November 22, 2024) with 12 tracks on the Koal Arts GmbH label.
Ezhel released the single Ağla (2025), which is part of his current discography on Spotify.
The collaborative single Hot Baklava Germany with Geenarem, Ghana Beats, Merem, and Summer Cemem reached number 72 on the German charts in August 2023.
