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About Claydee
Early Life
Claydee, born Klejdi Lupa on June 7, 1985, in Tirana, Albania, moved with his family to Athens, Greece, at age four. After high school, he pursued a degree in Audio Engineering at SAE International Technology College, completing it in 2006, and earned a BA in Recording Arts from Middlesex University the following year. In 2008, he began working at MTV Greece.
Musical Style & Sound
Claydee works across pop, dance-pop, house, and R&B, building a career as both a performer and a highly sought-after producer. Under the alias Beetkraft, he has also produced tracks for other artists, and he founded the production collective Beetkraft to deliver high-quality productions in Greece and internationally.
Career Rise
Claydee's first single, "Call Me," won Best Dance Video Clip at the 2011 MAD TV Awards. His 2012 single "Mamacita Buena" became a major international hit, the first Greek-made song to surpass 27 million YouTube views within a year, reaching number one on Greek radio charts and appearing in the NBC series "Telenovela" starring Eva Longoria; it earned him a nomination for Best Greek Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards. His single "Sexy Papi" topped airplay charts in Greece, Poland, and Serbia, and in 2013 Coca-Cola selected him for a branded summer tour in Greece. In 2018, his side project The Prince Karma released "Later Bitches," reaching number 12 on the Worldwide Shazam Chart and amassing more than 150 million Spotify streams; the track was later used in a major "We Are the Party" advertising campaign, earning Platinum certification in France and Gold in Germany. In 2019, he collaborated with Eleni Foureira on "Loquita," which won Best Duet at the 2020 MAD Video Music Awards. His songs have surpassed 582 million combined streams and views, charting as top-ten hits in Greece, Spain, Serbia, Russia, Poland, Cyprus, and Albania.
Diaspora Impact
Claydee's Greek-Albanian identity and his catalog's international chart success across multiple European countries give his music a natural crossover appeal to diaspora audiences beyond a single national identity. His collaborations with major Greek artists like Eleni Foureira, combined with his global streaming reach, have kept him connected to Greek diaspora listeners engaging with Greek pop through international platforms.
FAQ
What genre does Claydee perform?
Claydee works across pop, dance-pop, house, and R&B, building a career as both a performer and a highly sought-after producer.
How did Claydee become famous?
His 2012 single "Mamacita Buena" became a major international hit, the first Greek-made song to surpass 27 million YouTube views within a year, reaching number one on Greek radio charts.
Where was Claydee born?
He was born in Tirana, Albania, and moved with his family to Athens, Greece, at age four.
What is The Prince Karma?
It's Claydee's side project, whose 2018 single "Later Bitches" reached number 12 on the Worldwide Shazam Chart and amassed more than 150 million Spotify streams.
Has Claydee collaborated with other major Greek artists?
Yes. In 2019, he collaborated with Eleni Foureira on "Loquita," which won Best Duet at the 2020 MAD Video Music Awards.
Where can I listen to Claydee?
You can stream his music on GetGreece Radio, along with other leading voices in Greek and international pop.
About
Claydee (Claydee Lupa) is a producer and singer who bridged the gap between the Greek local scene and the international dance charts. His hits like "Mamita Buena" became global club sensations. In 2025, he opened a state-of-the-art production school in Athens. By 2026, he is the go-to figure for "Ethnic-Deep House," successfully exporting the Greek summer sound to dancefloors in Ibiza, Dubai, and Miami.
Diaspora Impact
A massive influence on the global clubbing diaspora; his tracks are essential for Greek-themed parties in London and New York.
