Acclaimed for her creativity by a range of publications, Senegalese-American artist Marieme has showcased a songwriting ability that speaks to the soul, chosen to underpin powerful narratives in the likes of Netflix special ‘The Light We Carry’ with Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey, multiple episodes of Grey’s Anatomy and Truth Be Told on Apple TV. Sharing her experiences with self-love and empowerment, the songwriter has become a captivating force, able to bewitch audiences both through recordings and on stage, finding herself as a sought-after collaborator thanks to the depth of her abilities.
Now, alongside the announcement of a debut album, Heartbreak, Marieme has unveiled an emotional new single. ‘Changin’ is an intimate and emotive musical experience, with the rawness of Marieme’s vocals becoming an agonising self-reflection that turns the mirror around on the listener. Calling out not only to her feelings but also the introspection of the audience, she allows a stripped-back instrumental to underpin her words, enforcing each line with gracious piano accompaniment and gentle swells of a string ensemble. A simply gorgeous showcase of songwriting talent.
Marieme opens up about the song, ”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.”