With the deeply personal “Change de rame,” Wats delivers a moving tribute that feels intimate and transcendent. Crafted over years of reflection, the single is a testament to friendship, grief, and the enduring power of creative connection.
Every piano note was composed by Wats’ late friend Gabriel, whose memory is etched into every bar. The heart of this release lies in collaboration. Legendary beatmaker Al’Tarba, also a close friend of Gabriel’s, helped sculpt the track’s layered instrumental, giving it a sonic weight that feels reverent without ever becoming heavy-handed.
Rather than dwell in sorrow, Wats uses the track to explore and process, from the interior view of Gabriel’s life to his emotional reckoning. The midpoint moment, where Gabriel’s voice unexpectedly appears, delivers a jolt of presence that feels almost spiritual. It’s a rare, meaningful gesture that doesn’t just memorialize but reanimates, bringing us closer to the song’s soul.
“Change de rame” is a shared experience, a story passed between friends and handed to us with care. In honoring Gabriel’s life, Wats has created something that pulses with warmth, memory, and unflinching vulnerability. It’s not only a farewell but a continuation, allowing a friendship to echo forward, one note at a time.