Fast-rising British Mauritian sensation LAVAUD is back—and she’s not playing it safe. Her new single “Change Clothes”, featuring GRAMMY Award-winning rapper and songwriter Pardison Fontaine (Cardi B, Kanye West, Megan Thee Stallion), is a confident, genre-blurring statement that fuses drill and R&B into something unapologetically bold. Produced by Trakmatik (Roc Nation, Snoh Aalegra, Jeezy) and Hvstle (Deante’ Hitchcock, Flau’jae), this track marks a fearless new chapter for Lavaud—one that’s fiery, feminine, and entirely on her own terms.
From the first beat, “Change Clothes” hits with hypnotic drum patterns, cinematic low-end grooves, and Lavaud’s signature silky vocals stacked in lush harmonies. But beneath its sleek, club-ready exterior lies a deeper message—a manifesto of self-worth and independence. Lavaud flips the everyday phrase “change clothes” into a declaration of transformation: shedding what no longer serves you and walking away with grace and power intact. Her performance moves effortlessly between flirty control and quiet defiance, while Pardison Fontaine jumps in with razor-sharp wit and charisma, amplifying the record’s take-no-prisoners energy. The result? A track that feels dangerous, divine, and utterly addictive.
The music video brings this duality to life—cool, confident, and visually hypnotic—perfect for anyone ready to step into their next era.
Lavaud isn’t new to the spotlight. With fan favourites like “Roll On Me” and “3AM In London”, she’s already racked up over 20 million streams, earned critical nods from PAPER Magazine, Wonderland, Notion, Complex, and NME, and scored support from Apple Music 1, BBC 1Xtra, Capital Xtra, iHeart Radio, and the MOBO Awards. Add to that a Billboard-charting single and a US Top 20 Urban Radio hit, and it’s clear she’s been quietly building global momentum.
Born in Hackney with Mauritian roots, Lavaud’s sound bridges continents—threading the island rhythms of Zouk, Sega, and Seggae through her soulful R&B and Afrofusion lens. Raised by a musician father who taught her guitar and songwriting early on, she’s shaped a world-spanning sound inspired by icons like Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, and Aretha Franklin.
With “Change Clothes”, Lavaud isn’t just evolving—she’s stepping into full power mode. It’s stylish, it’s commanding, and it’s setting the tone for her upcoming sophomore project, due in 2026.
