Yağmur "Yamyam"[1] Sarıgül was born in Antalya, Turkey on 26 August 1979 but grew up and discovered music in Ankara.

After graduation, Sarıgül applied and was accepted to the Gazi University music program.

He was awarded the "Best Musician" title at "Sing Your Song" music contest in 2001 where maNga finished second.

Sarıgül's band was awarded "Europe's Favourite Act" at the MTV EMA's 2009 in Berlin, Germany and won second at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 in Oslo, Norway for their hit song "We Could Be the Same"; produced by Sarıgül.

maNga album Yağmur also covered other artists' songs re-arranging the music.