ENDLESS SMILE 2 (VINYL)

In 2026, the sample alchemist returns to his first love with his 11th album, Endless Smile 2. A 16-track project
conceived as a tribute to his landmark 2015 album Endless Smile, which featured his iconic tracks 'Betty" and 'Qu''''attendez-vous de
moi". Born from a desire to return to the essentials, Endless Smile 2 focuses on instrumental compositions enriched with samples and
organic textures inspired by the 70s. The album develops a warm and sun-soaked atmosphere, crossed by the melancholic touch that
defines Degiheugi''''s musical universe. Recorded between 2023 and 2025 in his studio Endless Smile Records and mixed by his
longtime collaborator Mr. Gib, the album opens with the trip-hop anthem 'The Last Opening". Far from being a simple introduction, it
acts as a true gateway into Degiheugi''''s new sonic journey. Keyboards set the tone, the horn section led by N''''Zeng invites listeners
into the groove, while guitars and organic keyboards immerse us fully into his musical world. The scene is set: he''''s back. Among the
standout tracks, 'Ain''''t Goin Down" delivers a reggae-influenced groove driven by a message of hope, while 'Vem O Mar" (feat. Hugo
Kant) explores funk and tropical soundscapes. 'Ipanemax", a nod to the classic 'The Girl From Ipanema", and 'Ouh Baby" extend this
Brazilian atmosphere, while 'Savoir Danser" leans toward oriental textures and 'Juanita Bonita" ventures into a bold fusion of cumbia
and dub. The album also reveals Degiheugi''''s signature melancholic side. An addictive loop settles deep into the listener''''s mind as

'Sympathique et sympa" balances nostalgia with urban groove. The haunting strings of 'Naked" and the soul ballad 'She Worries"
respectively reflect on mortality and the fragility of romantic relationships. Guest artist Miscellaneous addresses gender-based violence
on 'Love Is Blind", telling the story of a woman trapped in a toxic relationship. Endless Smile 2 closes with 'Enivrez-vous", an outro
inspired by Charles Baudelaire''''s poem, bringing the album to a contemplative conclusion. With this release, Degiheugi masterfully
completes a musical journey that began ten years ago.