Ümit Sayın, born on April 26, 1970, in İzmir, Turkey, is a Turkish singer and songwriter. He began his music career as a vocalist for Sezen Aksu before settling in Istanbul and receiving classical guitar training from Timur Selçuk. He later worked for two years in the studio of MFÖ member Fuat Güner and began composing songs in 1991 while continuing studio vocal work and recording advertising music. He wrote the lyrics and music for Deniz Arcak's songs "Zehir Ettin" and "Vurur" before joining Ajda Pekkan as a vocalist in 1993. He released his self‑titled album in 1996, which established him within the Turkish pop scene. He followed up with Ben Tabi Ki in 1999 and continued to release several albums, such as Maî (2004), Söz‑Müzik Ümit Sayın (2011), and Kendiliğinden (2014).
