Sezen Aksu, born as Fatma Sezen Yıldırım on July 13, 1954, in Sarayköy, Denizli, is a Turkish singer, songwriter, and producer. She emerged in the mid-1970s and became a prominent figure in Turkish pop music, shaping the direction of the genre with her songs. In addition to her singing career, she gained recognition as a prolific songwriter and composer by writing and composing songs for other artists. She also provided backing vocals for many singers and took on the role of producer for their albums, helping to launch the careers of various artists and influencing them.