Mehmet Borukcu, also known as Elif, is a Turkish-German rapper born in Duisburg
in 1976. He completed his education in Germany and worked briefly as a machinist
before starting his professional music career in 1995. His collaboration with
the music production company MYD Music in Turkey led to the release of six
successful albums between 2002-2010, including "Elif 1,618". With over two
decades of experience, Elif is known for his unique raps that emphasize
national, spiritual, and social motifs