Who is Uzeyir Mehdizade? Age, Origin, Biography, Songs and Career

Uzeyir Mehdizade was born on May 19, 1990, in Surakhani, Baku, Azerbaijan. He began his education in 1995 at School No. 14 and later pursued music studies at the Music College under the National Conservatory, where he met his mentor Aqşin Fateh, who recognized his talent early on.

From a young age, Uzeyir showed a passion for music and began performing meykhana around the age of 13–14. His early experiences in music laid the foundation for a successful career in Azerbaijani pop and traditional music..

The singer married in 2018, but unlike many celebrities, he prefers to keep his private life away from the spotlight. His wedding was quite unusual, as the bride did not appear in public and Uzeyir celebrated modestly.

Rumors about his father-in-law being a wealthy official are false. In reality, he married the daughter of a former meykhana performer. The couple has two young daughters.

Before becoming a mainstream pop star, Uzeyir Mehdizade began his artistic journey as a meykhana performer, showcasing his unique vocal talent and stage presence. His dedication and creativity soon led him to the recording studio, and he released several successful albums that solidified his position in the Azerbaijani music scene.

• 2008 – Gel Yarına: Uzeyir’s early breakthrough album that introduced him to a wider audience.
• 2009 – O Menim Olmalıdır: Released after founding his own studio, this album gained immense popularity across Azerbaijan and the Caucasus region.
• 2010 – O Olmasa Neyneyerem: Continued to establish Uzeyir as a leading pop artist.
• 2015 – Hit Singles: This album featured chart-topping tracks like Elvida Keçmişim, Dostum, Onsuzda Bəxti Qarayam, Səndən Ötrü, and Bunu da Öyrənəcən, each garnering massive attention online.

His single “Yaxshi Olar” became one of his biggest successes, accumulating over 448 million views on YouTube. The official music video released in 2018 further propelled his popularity, cementing Uzeyir’s status as one of Azerbaijan’s top contemporary singers.

Uzeyir Mehdizade has performed in many countries including Russia, Turkey, Germany, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.

He is also one of the most in-demand wedding performers. In Baku, his minimum wedding fee starts from 5,000 AZN, making him among the highest-paid Azerbaijani singers.

The singer insists on performing only his own songs, explaining that he cannot truly “live” the music if it is written by others.

He often faces criticism for keeping his lyrics too simple, but Uzeyir believes simplicity is the secret of his success:

“Simplicity itself is beauty. Listeners understand and connect with my songs more easily when they are straightforward.”

Uzeyir describes himself as having a difficult character but highly values honesty and sincerity. He attributes his success to his determination and refusal to give up, even when criticized.

He drives a Mercedes-Maybach, a sign of his financial achievements in the music industry.

First Azerbaijani singer to surpass 100 million YouTube views with a music video.

His hit song “Ay Olmush” was named the most popular track of 2016.

He is admired by youth audiences for his heartfelt and relatable lyrics.

Uzeyir Mehdizade has built a remarkable career with his unique style, honest lyrics, and deep connection with listeners. Despite criticism, he remains one of the most followed and loved Azerbaijani singers worldwide.