Through its Top Secrets series, SOCAN highlights artists whose songs reach the top of the charts by presenting them with a No. 1 plaque and inviting them to reflect on their journey.
For Gabriel Fredette, this recognition highlights the success of “Tant qu’on est toi et moi,” a song that reached No. 1 on radio in Québec. We met him in a relaxed setting, while he was having a cold beer watching a Habs game, He told us about this milestone, which he sees as the result of a collective effort.
The song took shape in the studio with his producer Benjamin Nadeau, inspired by a budding romantic relationship. Written quickly, it first comes across as a declaration of love, but the breakup that followed shortly after re-defined its meaning: the song shifts toward something more nuanced, marked by a sense of momentum and renewal.
A significant part of its trajectory can also be attributed to how audiences embraced it, particularly on TikTok. Covers, staged clips, and choreography helped amplify its visibility, ultimately supporting its transition to radio airplay. The song’s virality unfolded within a dynamic where the audience actively drove its popularity.
With more than 2.5 million streams, Gabriel Fredette also highlights the decisive role of those around him. He points to the steady support of his publisher, Diane Pinet of Bloc Notes Editions, who believed in the song’s potential from the start, and encouraged him to carry it all the way to the top.
This No. 1 ranking ultimately reflects the emergence of a new generation of artists moving forward with confidence, bridging legacy and evolving practices. A movement of which Gabriel Fredette is clearly a part.
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