After graduating from the Ankara State Conservatory, Göğebakan moved to Istanbul and released his debut album, Ben Sana Aşık Oldum (1997). This record earned him the "Best Breakthrough Male Artist" award and established his place in the industry.
Most of his songs focused on profound human emotions—love, heartbreak, and spiritual longing—often delivered with raw, passionate vocals. Murat GГ¶ДџebakanВ ЕћarkД±larД±
His life was later dramatized in the 2023 biographical film Murat Göğebakan: Kalbim Yaralı , which highlighted his journey from humble beginnings in Adana to national stardom. and spiritual longing—often delivered with raw