In 2019, Yunus Emre Sert won first place in the nationwide “Biyetenek” Composition Contest held across Turkey. With his new single İyi Biri (A Good One), he becomes the voice of those who are excluded, misunderstood, and isolated.

Yunus Emre Sert (YES), a distinctive voice in the alternative pop music scene, dedicates this emotional song—produced by Genco Arı—to those “truly good” people who choose to live without masks.

İyi Biri, dedicated to all good people who are isolated, misunderstood, and labeled as “the other,” carries a powerful message from Sert’s sensitive pen. The song makes a poignant reference to today’s web of relationships, where people who live unmasked and act from the heart are often tested by exclusion.

Authentic goodness that doesn’t fit into society’s imposed molds—unmasked and real…

İyi Biri is more than just a song; it is a stance and a call for awareness. With arrangement by Genco Arı, the track brings the lyrics to the forefront with its simple yet impactful structure, while Yunus Emre Sert’s heartfelt interpretation adds emotional depth.

He won the competition with his first composition Maalesef Bitti (Unfortunately Over), where the jury included prominent names like Murat Kınay, Engin Akıncı, Tolga Görsev, and Murat Beşer.

WHO IS YES?
Yunus Emre Sert (YES) is one of the notable names in the local alternative/pop music scene. Born in Eskişehir, he encountered music at the age of four through the piano. He continued his music education at Sakarya University State Conservatory and deepened his interest in Turkish music by playing instruments such as the kaba zurna and the Azerbaijani tar.

With his first composition Maalesef Bitti, he won first place in the 2019 nationwide Biyetenek Composition Contest. The jury of the competition included major figures such as Murat Kınay, Engin Akıncı, Tolga Görsev, and Murat Beşer. Following this success, he recorded his first three-track album in Istanbul, collaborating with master musicians like Volkan Öktem, Hasan Gözetlik, Bülent Güven, Çağatay Kehribar, and Barış Büyük.

He shot his first music video for Maalesef Bitti with the Hypers team, directed by Mali Ergin. Later, his path crossed with Genco Arı, marking a new chapter in his musical career. With Arı’s support, Sert realized his dream and continues his productions in his own studio, working on both his own compositions and other musicians’ projects.

Currently focused on stage performances and new songs, Yunus Emre Sert continues to touch hearts with his sincere and simple musical style.

“İyi Biri” is now available on all digital platforms!
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