Toquel

Albanian-born Greek rapper (born 1994) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Klaudjo Dhespo (born 6 December 1994), known professionally as Toquel (stylised in all caps), is an Albanian-born Greek rapper.

Born
Klaudjo Dhespo

(1994-12-06) 6 December 1994 (age 31)
OccupationRapper
Years active2011–present
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Toquel
Born
Klaudjo Dhespo

(1994-12-06) 6 December 1994 (age 31)
OccupationRapper
Years active2011–present
Musical career
LabelMinos EMI[1]
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Life and career

Toquel was born as Klaudjo Dhespo on 6 December 1994 into an Albanian family in the city of Tepelenë, Albania.[2][3][4] His family moved to Heraklion, Greece when he was 11 months old.

Artistry and influences

Dhespo's stage name, Toquel, was inspired by a therapist from Chania, Greece, who helped him to manage his panic attacks.[5] He grew up listening to artists such as 50 Cent, Audio Two, Big L, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Mobb Deep, Rakim, Snoop Dogg, The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac and Xzibit.[6]

Discography

Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
GRE
[7]
Ligo Parapano
777
  • Released: 27 May 2019[9]
  • Label: Minos EMI, Universal
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming,LP
1
Beverly Hills
  • Released: 27 May 2022[10]
  • Label: Minos EMI, Universal
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming,LP
19
1111
  • Released: 9 November 2023[11]
  • Label: Minos EMI, Universal
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming,LP
23
Ilegal
(with Fly Lo and Beyond)
  • Released: 28 November 2024[12]
  • Label: Minos EMI, Universal
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
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Singles

As lead artist

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Title Year Peak
chart
positions
Certifications Album
GRE
[13]
ALB
[14]
"Karolina" 2018 100 N/a Non-album singles
"Playboy" 70
"THL"
(featuring Mad Clip)
2019
"777" 777
"Stars"
(featuring Light)
1
  • IFPI GRE: Diamond[16]
"Pistoli"
(with Sin Laurent)
2020 1 N/a Non-album singles
"Fendi"
(with Dirty Harry and Ortiz)
"Diamantia"
(with Sin Laurent)
2021
"Kokaina" 1
  • IFPI GRE: Diamond[17]
"Rollie" 10
"Wet"
(with Snik, MG and GameBoy)
1
  • IFPI GRE: 4× Platinum[19]
"Aftoktonia"
(with Rack [el])
2
  • IFPI GRE: 4× Platinum[19]
"Beverly Hills" 2022 2
  • IFPI GRE: Diamond[20]
Beverly Hills
"Forema"
(with Roi 6/12)
2
  • IFPI GRE: Platinum[21]
Non-album single
"Prosopika Freestyle"
(with Beyond)
2023 8
  • IFPI GRE: 2× Platinum[22]
1111
"Mina Ögon/Ta matia moy"
(with Nineb Youk and Jo Lids)
8
  • IFPI GRE: 2× Platinum[23]
Två världar
"Monroe"
(with Hawk and Baghdad)
1
  • IFPI GRE: 4× Platinum[24]
Metal Slang
"G63"
(with Bloody Hawk)
1
  • IFPI GRE: Diamond[25]
1111
"OAED"
(with Snik and Voyage, featuring
Ivan Greko and BeTaf Beats)
2024 1
  • IFPI GRE: 3× Platinum[26]
Non-album singles
"Success Freestyle"
(with Ioannis)
1
  • IFPI GRE: Platinum[27]
"Carvajal"
(with Ioannis)
3
  • IFPI GRE: 3× Platinum[28]
"Trap"
(with Fly Lo and Baghdad)
5
  • IFPI GRE: 3× Platinum[29]
"MCMG"
(with Fly Lo)
2025 1
  • IFPI GRE: 2× Platinum[30]
"Kako"
(with ObieDaz)
1
  • IFPI GRE: 3× Platinum[31]
"Prezi"
(with Fly Lo and Mike G)
1
  • IFPI GRE: 2× Platinum[31]
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More information Title, Year ...
List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
GRE
[32]
ALB
[33]
"Poppa Bottle"
(Adriano featuring Toquel)
2017 2 N/a Non-album single
"Mf"
(Snik featuring Toquel)
2024 4 Topboy 2
"Pano"
(Bloody Hawk featuring Toquel)
2
  • IFPI GRE: Diamond[35]
Fthina Tricks 2
"Ma Bella"
(Rack [el] featuring Toquel and Beyond)
1
  • IFPI GRE: Diamond[36]
Ego Therapy
"Mob"
(Strat featuring Toquel)
2025 9 Guarantee
"Aeroplana"
(Bloody Hawk featuring Toquel)
1
  • IFPI GRE: 4× Platinum[38]
Fthina Tricks 3
"Kalo koritsi"
(Fy featuring Toquel and BLVD Studio)
10 O xoros tou Fy
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Other charted songs

More information Title, Year ...
List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Year Peak
chart
positions
Certifications Album
GRE
[40]
"Sandra" 2019 5
  • IFPI GRE: Diamond[23]
777
"Kolasi" 9
  • IFPI GRE: 4× Platinum[41]
"Skoni" 2022 10
  • IFPI GRE: Diamond[42]
Beverly Hills
"Kokkina Matia"
(with For3al and Beyond)
3
  • IFPI GRE: 2× Platinum[43]
"Platina"
(with Sin Laurent)
6
  • IFPI GRE: Diamond[23]
"Panorama"
(with Sin Laurent)
2
  • IFPI GRE: 4× Platinum[22]
"Moneydance"
(with Sin Laurent and Beyond)
9
  • IFPI GRE: Platinum[43]
"Palmous"
(with Sidarta and Beyond)
15
  • IFPI GRE: Diamond[44]
"Allou"
(with Lila and Beyond)
2023 1
  • IFPI GRE: Diamond[45]
1111
"3:15" 1
  • IFPI GRE: Diamond[46]
"Zurbaran" 4
  • IFPI GRE: Diamond[47]
"Ghetto"
(with Fly Lo and Beyond)
3
  • IFPI GRE: 2× Platinum[48]
"Fake Love"
(with Rack and Beyond)
6
  • IFPI GRE: 2× Platinum[22]
"Asfaltos"
(with Beyond)
8
  • IFPI GRE: Platinum[20]
"Drive By"
(with Beyond)
13
  • IFPI GRE: Platinum[23]
"Ferma"
(with Roran and Beyond)
12
"Ilegal"
(with Fly Lo and Beyond)
2024 2
  • IFPI GRE: Diamond[49]
Ilegal
"Dolce Gabbana"
(with Fly Lo and Beyond)
1
  • IFPI GRE: Diamond[37]
"Glock 26"
(with Fly Lo and Beyond)
6
  • IFPI GRE: 2× Platinum[50]
"Peligrosa"
(with Fly Lo and Beyond)
8
  • IFPI GRE: 4× Platinum[51]
"Odigao stin vroxi"
(with Fly Lo and Beyond)
10
  • IFPI GRE: 3× Platinum[35]
"Mou zitas"
(with Fly Lo and Beyond)
6
  • IFPI GRE: Diamond[52]
"Mia wraia mera stin athina"
(with Fly Lo and Beyond)
11
  • IFPI GRE: Platinum[47]
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