Effortlessly blending emotive melodies with deep, introspective, and vulnerable lyricism, Marieme’s sound is a unique amalgamation of musical styles that has allowed the captivating artist to carve out a distinct niche within the industry. Now, the rising artist continues to leave an indelible mark on fans and new listeners alike with her latest track, “Changin”.

Opening with intimate piano keys, the track gradually unfolds into a rich tapestry, seamlessly weaving emotional intensity with Marieme’s undeniable vocal range and brilliance. Marrying a rich sonic palette with heartfelt strings and a narrative focusing on personal growth and acceptance, “Changin” resonates with themes of change, evolution, and acceptance, making it a track for the ages.

Reflecting on the song, Marieme shares, “’Changin’ is about embracing a new you that has faced grief. Sometimes what hurts the most is knowing that we’ll never be the unbroken people we were before grief, but only by embracing it, learning from it and processing it fully can we truly bring closure.”

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Hey Marieme! How’s it going? How has the year been treating you so far?

The year has been amazing, I’ve always known this year was going to be special because I am a Dragon and it’s the year of the Dragon. I feel Aligned and that everything is falling into place as it should.

You’ve just dropped your latest track, “Changin”. Can you tell us a bit about the narrative and themes you’re aiming to convey?

Changin is about honoring grief and all that it comes with. In life how we process grief will determine our paths. We can let it make us better by letting it transform us in ways where we understand what’s going on with the pain or we can let it destroy us and in turn destroy others. We often try to go back to who we were before experiencing grief but you can’t, because everything that happens in life becomes part of your equation and if you don’t know how to balance that then it’s destructive.

You’ve just dropped the visuals for the track too. Could you run us through the creative process for making the video?

I released a lyric video that’s almost a music video because it’s so brilliant in the way it tells the story and the amazing artwork. I saw amazing visuals this one time while scrolling socials and it moved me. It’s was by an artist named Infinite Vibes. He used a lot of negative space in his work and I loved that concept in terms of telling the story of a heartbreak, because right when you think you’ve healed more things come out of the dark.

I started planning to collaborate with the artist to bring the music to life and they delivered. Infinite Vibes uses his own AI that he built and so the work is very unique. I’m not afraid of AI, it can be used in powerful ways when intentional.

How did you first start venturing into music?

Music ventured into me I would say. When I moved to the Bronx from Senegal at the Age of 7, music saved my life, it helped me elevate my spirit when I was being bullied. I used to cry listening to music because it was my safe space, and it protected me, I thought to myself the world is a beautiful place, how can something so beautiful like music exist and it not be a beautiful place. I think somewhere in my subconscious I wanted to be a part of the beauty and even when I found myself in school or doing other jobs I knew music was my destiny. I wanted to heal people through it.

Can you share some of the highlights from your musical journey to date?

My highlights from my musical journey is seeing the impact my songs have on people. They tell me that it’s healing them and they find me when they’re trying to find themselves. I’ve always wanted to be in that space and to know people are receiving that is profound for me. It makes me want to understand humanity more work on myself more so I can relay the messages that will shift our collective consciousness and e be suffering. Playing Redrock 2 nights to 10,000 people with a song that I helped bring to life was monumental for me. I love performing at high vibrational places.

Your music has scored some of the biggest shows in recent TV memory. Specifically, how did it feel to be featured to hear your music featured on Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey’s Netflix Special, “The Light We Carry”?

I felt like I was on the right path. the industry can be very difficult but to know that my message aligned with people I look up to like Oprah and Michelle was profound for me.

It was a full circle moment. I grew up in a religious household where music was frowned down upon and so I had to defy everything I knew in order to follow my dreams. That’s came with disappointment from my parents and other members of my family. But when my music was featured in “The Light We Carry” the vibe changed, and it was like oh she’s actually doing something useful with her life and making music that impacts people. I saw that there was a little more acceptance. I don’t hold grudges though because parents want the best for you and for them music was not the best thing for me. Ironically all the pain I experienced gave me range. So, I trust in the flow now more than ever.

You’re releasing your debut album “Heartbreak” later this year. Is there anything you can share ahead of its release in terms of collaborations and live performances?

In terms of collaborations it’s all heart. I love working with people who make you feel, so you will experience that with my secret international collab. People can expect to sit down turn the lights off and just experience pure emotion that will help them build new pathways to healing.

I can share that all the songs are as good as the next and all of them are tearjerkers whether fast of slow. I played the songs for the first time in Bluenote Rio and Bluenote São Paulo in December just to test them, and to give people a taste and if the reaction was anything like those shows then I’ve done my job. We will feel again and it’s going to hurt but it’s going to be beautiful also.