Tarkan

Tarkan (Tarkan Tevetoğlu) is a Turkish pop singer, born to Turkish parents in Germany, known for his 1990s breakthrough and international hits. His first English-language album, Come Closer (2006), was released by Universal and includes a collaboration with Wyclef Jean.

Born in Germany to Turkish parents; one of Turkey's leading pop stars. Come Closer (2006) is presented as his first English-language album and was released by Universal Records. He collaborated with Wyclef Jean on the track "Start The Fire". "Şımarık" (Simarik) is one of his internationally known hits.

Bodhisattva reviews Tarkan's 2006 album Come Closer as a sensual R&B/oriental pop fusion. The album is noted as Tarkan's first English-language record and includes the Wyclef Jean collaboration "Start The Fire". Tracks singled out include "Bounce", "Start The Fire" and the English version of "Şıkıdım". The review places Tarkan among Turkey's leading pop stars.

For:Fans of Turkish pop, world-pop listeners, and anyone interested in R&B-influenced international pop.