Portland-born, Camas-raised music producer and artist Darrin Davis, professionally known as DDPresents, continues his meteoric rise in the genre-bending music space with the release of his newest single, “Smile,” featuring none other than globally celebrated American singer, songwriter, and viral sensation Trinidad Cardona.
This hypnotic collaboration is where hip-hop flirts with emo pop—a seamless, melodic experience that feels both intimate and cinematic. This isn’t just a track but a vibe that floats with a sing-song cadence reminiscent of Juice WRLD and Post Malone, while offering refreshing harmonies that lift the listener into an emotionally rich atmosphere of vulnerability and warmth.
Over a beautifully textured beat that cradles the vocals like a soft breeze, DDPresents and Trinidad Cardona exchange sentiments of tenderness and deep affection. The track is a celebration of love’s most serene moments—the quiet joy of holding someone close and seeing them smile. It’s about finding peace in presence and the luxury of emotional safety.
These deeply vulnerable and intimately heartfelt lyrics form the emotional heartbeat of the track—a love letter wrapped in rhythm, melody, and soul.
DDPresents, who began his musical journey in 7th-grade choir and honed his craft through early production experiments on Audacity and FL Studio, had already created over 200 original songs before the age of 21. Inspired by modern trailblazers like Juice WRLD, Trippie Redd, and Tory Lanez, he’s emerging as a new force in modern music—one unafraid to blend genres, wear his heart on his sleeve, and craft experiences that linger.
With “Smile,” DDPresents offers something both timely and timeless—a sonic embrace for anyone who’s ever felt the magic of being truly seen and loved.
“Smile” is now available on all streaming platforms.
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