In 2004, Can Bozok left his job as a printing factory worker, learned how to craft heartfelt lyrics and lay down beats, recorded his first album on a stolen mic (hence its title) and became one of the biggest names in Turkish rap. The Denizli artist rose to the top thanks to creative daring and relentless ambition—even his moniker marks his desire to be the best. No.1, who launched the Istanbul Trip collective with other rap-scene cornerstones in 2016, stands out for his rasping delivery that flows over cold beats and classical arrangements to create a haunting twist on the local flavour.