Toquel facts for kids

Klaudjo Dhespo (born December 6, 1994), known as Toquel, is a popular rapper based in Greece. He was born in Albania and moved to Greece when he was very young. Toquel is known for his unique style in rap music.

Life and Music Journey

Klaudjo Dhespo was born on December 6, 1994, in Tepelenë, Albania. His family moved to Heraklion, Greece, when he was just 11 months old. This means he grew up mostly in Greece.

Toquel started his music career in 2011. He quickly became known for his rap songs.

How Toquel Got His Name

Toquel's stage name, Toquel, has an interesting story. It was inspired by a therapist from Chania, Greece. This person helped him feel better when he was going through a tough time.

When he was growing up, Toquel listened to many famous rappers. Some of these artists include 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, and Tupac. These artists helped shape his own music style.

Toquel's Music Albums

Toquel has released several studio albums. These albums feature many of his popular songs.

• Ligo Parapano was released on July 22, 2015.
• 777 came out on May 27, 2019. This album was very popular and reached number 1 on the music charts in Greece.
• Beverly Hills was released on May 27, 2022.
• 1111 was released on November 9, 2023.
• Ilegal was released on November 28, 2024. He made this album with other artists, Fly Lo and Beyond.

Popular Songs by Toquel

Toquel has released many singles, which are individual songs. Many of these songs have become very popular.

Some of his well-known songs include:

• "Stars" (2019) – This song featured another artist named Light. It was a huge hit and was certified Diamond in Greece.
• "Pistoli" (2020) – This song was made with Sin Laurent.
• "Kokaina" (2021) – This song also reached number 1 in Greece and was certified Diamond.
• "Wet" (2021) – This song featured Snik, MG, and GameBoy. It was very successful, earning a 4x Platinum certification.
• "Aftoktonia" (2021) – This song was with Rack and also achieved 4x Platinum status.
• "Beverly Hills" (2022) – The title track from his album, it was certified Diamond.
• "G63" (2023) – This song was with Bloody Hawk and was certified Diamond.
• "OAED" (2024) – This song featured Snik and Voyage, along with Ivan Greko and BeTaf Beats. It was certified 3x Platinum.

Toquel has also been featured on songs by other artists. For example, he was on "Poppa Bottle" by Adriano in 2017. He also worked with Snik on "Mf" and with Rack on "Ma Bella" in 2024.

His music often features collaborations with other talented artists.