Toquel facts for kids
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Toquel
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| Birth name | Klaudjo Dhespo |
| Born | 6 December 1994 Tepelenë, Albania |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 2011–present |
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| Labels | Minos EMI |
Klaudjo Dhespo (born December 6, 1994), known by his stage name Toquel, is a popular Greek Albanian rapper. He is famous for his music in Greece.
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Early Life and Career
Klaudjo Dhespo was born in Tepelenë, Albania, on December 6, 1994. His family moved to Heraklion, Greece, when he was very young, just 11 months old. He grew up in Greece and later started his music career. Toquel began making music in 2011 and has been active ever since.
Music Style and Inspirations
Toquel's stage name, Toquel, has a special meaning for him. It was inspired by a therapist who helped him feel better. When he was growing up, Toquel listened to many famous rappers. Some of his favorite artists included 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, and Tupac. These artists helped shape his own rap style.
Toquel's Music
Toquel has released several studio albums and many popular songs. His music is well-known in Greece.
Studio Albums
He released his first album, Ligo Parapano, in 2015. Later, he released 777 in 2019, which became very popular. His album Beverly Hills came out in 2022. In 2023, he released 1111. His latest album, Ilegal, was released in November 2024.
Popular Songs
Toquel has many hit singles. Some of his well-known songs include "Stars" (featuring Light), "Pistoli" (with Sin Laurent), and "Kokaina". He also had success with "Wet" (with Snik, MG, and GameBoy) and "Aftoktonia" (with Rack). More recently, songs like "Beverly Hills", "G63" (with Bloody Hawk), and "OAED" (with Snik and Voyage) have been very popular. He often works with other artists on his tracks.
