He studied at the İzmir Science High School and later graduated from Boğaziçi University with a degree in mechanical engineering.

He then worked as a crew member during the production process for the studio albums of various artists.

At the same time, he continued to learn oud, cümbüş, guitar, and bağlama from prominent musicians.

Aside from his career as a musician, he has made guest appearances in TV series and movies such as Leyla ile Mecnun, Kuzey Güney, Behzat Ç. Bir Ankara Polisiyesi and Deliha 2.

[6] In October 2015, Erdem was sentenced to 10 months in prison for "using drugs" according to the decision of the Istanbul 19th High Criminal Court.