Endless Smile 2 (2LP)
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.
Artist: Degheugi
Genre: Electronica
Label: Big Wax
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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.
TRACKLIST:
A1. The Last Opening (Feat. N’Zeng)
A2. So Good
A3. I Need Scratch
A4. Ain’t Goin’ Down
B1. Sympathique & Sympa
B2. Vem O Mar
B3. Naked
B4. She Worries
C1. Love is Blind (Feat. Miscellaneous)
C2. Si Rien Ne Va
C3. Savoir Danser
C4. Ipanemax
D1. Juanita Bonita
D2. Ouh Baby !
D3. Once I Was Alone (Feat. Chima Anya)
D4. Enivrez-vous
About the artist
Degiheugi is a French music producer and DJ known for his unique blend of trip-hop, hip-hop, and electronic music.
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