Edis reveals mother took out loan for his hit song's music video
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Turkish pop singer Edis revealed that his mother took out a loan to fund the music video for his 2018 hit song "Çok Çok."
- He shared that his family provided significant financial and emotional support during the early stages of his career.
- Edis expressed deep gratitude for his family's sacrifices, acknowledging their crucial role in his current success.
Turkish pop singer Edis recently shared a candid story about the financial sacrifices his family made during the early days of his music career. Appearing on a podcast, Edis revealed that his mother took out a loan specifically to finance the music video for his breakthrough 2018 hit, "Çok Çok."
Edis explained that during that period, his financial resources were extremely limited. The music video, a pivotal moment in his career, required a budget that his family ultimately helped him secure through a loan taken out by his mother, Sevil Görgülü.
"I can never repay their dues. Once things started happening, my mother took out a loan for the video of my song 'Çok Çok.' After that, they gave me everything they had," Edis stated. He emphasized that his family mobilized all their resources to support his aspirations.
The singer's revelations have resonated widely on social media, highlighting the significant role his family's dedication and sacrifices played in his rise to popularity in the Turkish music scene. Edis acknowledged that these contributions are a major factor in the success he enjoys today.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.