TOQUEL

TOQUEL is one of the biggest and most influential artists in contemporary Greek music. In 2025, TOQUEL was the #1 artist in Greece in total streams, establishing himself as the country’s most-streamed artist. His catalog continues to dominate the digital landscape, with two of his LPs holding the #1 and #2 positions among the most-streamed albums in Greece, and two of his EPs holding the #1 and #2 positions among the country’s most-streamed EPs. Born Klaudjo Dhespo in 1994 and raised in Heraklion, Crete, TOQUEL began making music at the age of 12. What started as an independent journey through the Greek underground scene developed into one of the most successful and distinctive careers of his generation. In 2018, TOQUEL entered a new era, signing with Minos EMI, a Universal Music Company. That same year, he released 777, the diamond-certified album that became a defining moment in his career and produced some of his most streamed tracks, including Business, Sandra, Skoni and Beverly Hills. With a career spanning over a decade, massive streaming success, international chart achievements and one of the most loyal fanbases in the country, TOQUEL has become one of the leading artists in Greek music today. His influence extends beyond any single genre, shaping contemporary culture and the sound, attitude and identity of a generation. TOQUEL doesn’t simply define a scene — he is one of the artists defining Greek music today.