
Selami Şahin (born 15 August 1948) is a Turkish singer, songwriter, composer, and producer. He began his professional music career in the 1960s and has remained one of the most prolific composers and performers in Turkish popular music. Some highlights of his career include: Music: Şahin released his first 45-rpm record, "Zeynebim," in 1966 and gained wider recognition with "Sabır Taşı" in 1968. His extensive discography includes Yıllar Sonra Yine, Unutulmayan Eserler, Bağrımdaki Ateş'ten Damlalar, Tapılacak Kadınsın, Seninle Başım Dertte, Hastayım Sana, Aşk Biter Dostluk Bitmez, Seni Çok Seviyorum, İyi ki Varsın, Dayman, Ben Bir Tek Kadın Sevdim, Mahzen, Kolay Değil, and Baştan Başa Sen. His best-known songs include "Seninle Başım Dertte," "Ben Bir Tek Kadın Sevdim," "Gitme Sana Muhtacım," "Tapılacak Kadınsın," and "Hastayım Sana." Acting: Şahin has also appeared in films and television productions, including Mumya Firarda, Kaderi Zorlama, and Bağrımdaki Ateş. Recent Work: In 2019 he released the album Baştan Başa Sen. He subsequently released singles including "Beklenen Sensin," "Durma Git," "Kilitlendim Sana Ben," and "Bu Şehirde." His 2021 50. Sanat Yılı Konseri album featured 25 live performances from his career.