ENJOYSM

With the title of their debut album, Magnitude 8, ėnjoysm draws a direct reference to the Richter scale at one of its most destructive levels. The record explores ideas of creation and collapse, treating destruction as an unavoidable force — one that exists both in the universe and in their own personal history.

Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Samuel and Joseph were adopted two years after being abandoned at birth. That early rupture became a deep emotional fracture, one they have spent much of their lives rebuilding from in northern France, surrounded by the love and support of their parents, Réjane and Philippe.

The name ėnjoysm comes from the Spanish expression “en jo y sam”, meaning “Jo and Sam”. It reflects the powerful bond between the two brothers, a connection that lies at the heart of this contemplative record, somewhere between synth-wave and dream-pop.

Joseph, who initiated the project, developed an early fascination with music after receiving his first Bontempi organ. A Jean-Michel Jarre cassette later proved to be a defining discovery. He soon immersed himself in the work of major composers from the 1970s and 1980s, including Giorgio Moroder, Vangelis and Eric Serra. Instrumental music became a key source of inspiration, feeding the cinematic and synthetic soundscapes he now creates himself.

In 2024, Joseph was joined by his brother Samuel for the composition of Magnitude 8. A visual artist with a strong instinct for form and atmosphere, Samuel also developed a talent for piano, which became an important part of the album’s musical identity. His contribution adds another layer to the project, reinforcing the sense of intimacy and shared language that defines ėnjoysm.