Ahead of his highly anticipated sophomore EP, which is set for release this summer via renowned French independent label Play Two, fast-rising French Angolan artist and producer AGATCHU returns with ‘CHANCE’ – a warm, bossa nova-tinged single that sets the emotional tone for the project to come. Written and recorded between Lisbon and Paris, ‘Chance’ sees Agatchu fully embrace his Afro-Lusophone roots, weaving Brazilian musicality with Angolan soul. Built around a sparse late-night guitar loop, the track expands with delicate percussion, ambient textures, and whispered harmonies, offering a gentle, spacious arrangement that allows Agatchu’s voice to rest soft and purposeful in the mix. It’s an understated yet magnetic lead single that reflects the cross-cultural richness and expressive nuance that define the unique sound of Agatchu.
At its core, ‘Chance’ is a love song grounded in stillness, openness, and the quiet tension of possibility, which sees Agatchu exploring the vulnerability of offering your heart without knowing what might come back, capturing the fragile beauty of connection before it takes form. Sonically, it nods to the graceful melancholy of bossa nova, while drawing deeper resonance from Angolan semba and the saudade-tinged tradition that runs through Lusophone music. Every note carries a sense of longing and care – the kind that asks listeners to listen closely and feel fully. As the final single before his new EP arrives, ‘Chance’ introduces the emotional terrain of the project, which stretches across language, geography, and genre. It’s a love letter to hybridity and heritage, told through tender songwriting, captivating vocal performance, and quietly assured soundscapes.
Since his official debut as an artist in 2024, after working behind the scenes as a producer and songwriter for years, Agatchu has rapidly become one of the most exciting new voices in the global music and afrobeats landscape, earning with strong support from industry tastemakers such as Spotify, Apple Music, BBC 1Xtra, Capital Xtra, Numero Magazine, Mouv, Générations, Notion Magazine, and Vevo DSCVR. Following the success of his debut EP Believe, and hit singles like ‘New Maserati’ and ‘Stamina’ with Joé Dwet Filè, Agatchu continues to push boundaries with his bold expansive genre-fusing artistry and resonant storytelling. His new single ‘Chance’ marks the exciting next chapter in his ascent, as he prepares for the release of his highly anticipated sophomore EP. Defined by authenticity, creativity and excellence, Agatchu is one to watch.
