Emre Aydın was born in Isparta on 2 February 1981 as the first child of Şaban and Nermin Aydın, who are both pharmacists. He has a younger brother named Yiğit. In his early years the family moved to Antalya. Emre began to play saz when he was at third class in primary school. Two years later he opted for a guitar.He was graduated from Antalya Anadolu Lisesi (high school) and then studied economics at Dokuz Eylül University in İzmir, upon his parents' wish. In a 2009 interview Emre had admitted that he had never attended any musical conservatory, because he did not want to lose his interest in music and have his musical experience transformed into school lessons and exam sessions.
On November 6, 2008 he won the MTV Europe Music Awards 2008 as Europe's Favourite Act.
Emre's album quickly became a smash hit in Turkey, having won several awards, including Blue Jean Magazine's awards for Best Song, Best Newcomer, Best Music Video and his producer, Haluk Kurosman was named Best Producer.
Emre Aydın was born in Isparta on 2 February 1981 as the first child of Şaban and Nermin Aydın, who are both pharmacists. He has a younger brother named Yiğit. In his early years the family moved to Antalya. Emre began to play saz when he was at t...