24.08.2026 12:30
Famous singer Murat Boz told his story, from his childhood years to the early stages of his career, on a YouTube program he attended. Boz, who said he dreamed of becoming a footballer, revealed that his mother was influential in his turning to music.
Murat Boz made sincere statements about his career and private life on a YouTube program he attended. The singer, who stated that he had a great interest in football since childhood, talked about his transition to a music career.
Boz, who was interested in football until the age of 17, stated that he stepped into music with his mother's guidance, saying, "In my childhood, if it were up to my father, I would have been a footballer. If it were up to my mother, I became a pop singer. My mother held on and directed me towards music. I got into fine arts in high school. My football career ended at the age of 15."
Boz also recounted that he developed problems in his knees during his football playing days and said he consulted a doctor due to the discomfort he experienced. He conveyed his doctor's assessment with these words: "I have a doctor. When these slight problems recently started in my knees, I went and had an X-ray taken. He said: 'In professional footballers, it's not like this; your knees are in this state from playing on artificial turf, the cartilage is gone.'"
"I HAVE NEVER BOASTED"
Murat Boz, who stated that the failures in his career were also important experiences for him, said he never boasted about his achievements.
Boz, noting that past failures brought him to where he is today, said, "I am proud of my work. But I have never boasted about these things. Because what actually brought me here were my previous failures; I messed up a lot. In our profession, there is no end to this. There is still a long way to go."
HE THANKED TARKAN
Murat Boz said that the years he worked with Tarkan also played an important role in shaping his career. Boz, who was Tarkan's vocalist for about 5-6 years, expressed that he learned a lot during this period.
The singer, who stated that he initially did not have the goal of becoming a pop star, recounted that Tarkan had him sing the song "Asla" during a concert, and that this was a turning point in his career.
Boz said, "I learned a lot from Tarkan. I thought of vocalist work as a profession; I didn't have a desire to become a pop star. But I was a striking figure, and offers came. Then at a concert, Tarkan had me sing 'Asla'. I made my decision there. I always thank Tarkan."
"ACUN IS MY BROTHER"
Murat Boz stated that serving as a jury member on the program O Ses Türkiye was also an important turning point in his career. Boz, who said the program brought him together with a wide audience, noted that Acun Ilıcalı had a great impact on his life.
The singer expressed his gratitude to Ilıcalı with these words: "O Ses Türkiye added something nothing else could. I gained a seat in the homes of Turkish families. Acun's (Ilıcalı) impact on my life is very valuable. It is huge. He is my brother."