Elgrandetoto

Biography

Taha Fahssi (Arabic: طه فحصي, born August 3, 1996), better known by his stage name ElGrandeToto, EGT or just Toto, is a Moroccan rapper from Casablanca. He has been the most streamed artist in Morocco for 5 consecutive years (2021-2025) was the most listened-to artist in the MENA region on Spotify in 2021 and 2023. He is also the most viewed Moroccan rapper on YouTube. Fahssi is widely regarded as one of Morocco's best rappers of all time. Fahssi began his rapping career in 2016, rising to prominence with his 2017 single "Pablo". His debut EP, Illicit followed in 2018. His debut studio album, Caméléon (2021) ranked among the top six global album debuts on Spotify at the time of its release and he was named the most-streamed Arab artist globally. His collaboration with Nigerian artist CKay on the remix of "Love Nwantiti" earned a diamond certification from the SNEP in France, making him the first Moroccan artist performing in Darija to receive that distinction. His second studio album, 27 (2023) debuted at number three on Spotify's Top Album Debut Global Chart. A third studio album, SALGOAT followed in 2024. His accolades include three Billboard Arabia Music Awards (including Artist of the Year), Best Hip Hop/Rap Artist at the African Entertainment Awards USA, and All Africa Music Awards' (AFRIMA) Most Promising African Artist. He is also known by his collaborations with prominent artists from around the world, including CKay, Morad, Baby Gang and Niro. In 2021, he has been included on Forbes' list of the 50 most successful music stars in the Arab world, and Rolling Stone included his single "Mghayer" in their list of the 50 Best Arabic Pop Songs of the 21st Century. In 2025, DimaTOP Magazine named him the best rapper of the year and described him as "Morocco's first homegrown rap superstar".

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