Born in Mauritania and raised in Senegal and the US, Marieme is a singer-songwriter whose powerful voice and message of self-love and liberation have earned her acclaim across genres. Her recent singles include “Harmony”, “Tell Me” and “Havana Nights”, each reflecting her blend of soulful delivery and fearless storytelling, designed to get us back to the source of love. August 2025, Friday 22nd she’s teamed up with recognised electronic Brooklyn duo Bedouin for their latest collaboration “Reason” for Human by Default label. Let’s get to know her better with our new face to face interview.
Who and who inspired you to become an artist?
I’ve always loved house music and have been collaborating with different artist in the genre and one day I realized I have enough tracks to do my own sets and so I began to learn and make more music in the genre as a way to branch out and share more love. I love the dance floor people come ready to let go and I love aiding I that.
Which kind of music did you listen when teenager?
R&B, Hip Hop, Country, a big surprise would be Bollywood. I used to watch so many Bollywood films.
And now?
Jazz, Ballads, Alt Pop, House, POP, R&B, Afrohouse,
Which platform do you use to listen to music?
YouTube mostly.
Tell us more how ‘Reason’ collaboration came together with Bedouin?
I met Bedouin for the first time in Ibiza when they had their residency at Pacha. I was invited to sing a couple of songs with Guy La Liberte (founder of Cirque Du Soleil) and bring my shadow concept along. (A clone version of myself that dances with me to showcase my healing and going in inside myself in real time). From then we decided we would make a record together and so when I was in a Miami not too long after we got into the studio and reason came to life, just the vocals at least.
Why Africa is becoming so important in the electronic music scene?
Because Africans are awesome and have so much flavour that the influence is unmatched. I think Africans create magic and are always creating fresh concepts and I’m happy the world is recognizing it. It’s heart and soul.
Your favourite djs and producers.
Mochakk, Bedouin, Louie Vega, LP Giobbi, Shimza, Black Coffee, Groove Armada, DJ ANNA, Spencer Brown, Coco And Breezy, Kinder, Fred Again, BOSA, Who Made Who, Above and Beyond.
Your favourite clubs and festivals.
Burning Man, Soundscape Festival Turkey, MedBodrem, Art With Me.
The most important record in your box
Most important record for me is a song called “It’s me” that I did with Paavo (P.O.S.) from Above and Beyond and my friend Spencer Brown.
Your all time favourite track?
Sonique “Feel so good”.
How to send you promos?
Direct message on insta.
Your favourites: food / actor / football team / tv series
TV series: Avatar The Tast Air Bender, Black Mirror; actor: Denzel Washington; food: Dibi (Senegal); football Senegal Football team and Sadio Mané.
Your hobbies
Creating outfits and food, I’m an excellent chef.
Your upcoming projects?
A lot of amazing, beautiful songs on many genres.
Your life long dream?
To be at peace, it’s no longer a dream I am there. And for the world to be at one and let love rule.
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