Since the early 2010s, many artists have launched their rap careers through a series of freestyles. Think of Acharné by ISK, Chaise pliante by Hatik, or the iconic Sheguey sessions by Gradur. These freestyle phases are often seen as a rite of passage—an opportunity for the artist, whether solo or in a group, to sharpen their flow, showcase their lyrical confidence, and lay the foundation for their artistic identity. It was within this dynamic that the first Tenue de Motard by Djadja & Dinaz emerged, back in 2014 (or perhaps 2015).
A rough version still lives on SoundCloud, under the name Meaux 77—a reference to their hometown in the eastern suburbs of Paris, governed for nearly three decades by Jean-François Copé, a political ally of Sarkozy. But it was with Tenue de Motard 3, released as part of a freestyle for Booska-P, that Djadja & Dinaz truly caught the public’s attention. The site described them back then as rising talents to watch. After a series of solid projects, the duo is now gearing up for a powerful comeback with a new album, Terminal 7, dropping on June 27.
As a teaser, they recently unveiled the single En vrai de vrai—a softer, more melodic track than usual, already surpassing 3.7 million views. With Tenue de Motard 5, they’re clearly signaling a return to their roots. This new freestyle, built as a diptych, lets each rapper shine individually, tapping into their raw street rap essence. Despite the gold records, tours, and years gone by, Djadja & Dinaz remain kings of street rap in France.
Djadja & Dinaz go back to their roots with the release of Tenue de Motard 5!
The production credits go to Mehsah, Bankai, and Gabbi. Active since 1993, Mehsah has recently produced standout tracks such as On s’est trompés de rêve by Lacrim and Oli, Pour nos ennemis by Lacrim and HMZ, Plus fort by Bekar, and Question by Lesram. As for Bankai—a trio made up of Baki, Dorian, and Eikichi—they’ve produced heavy hitters like Coroner for Ashe22 and Mignon tout plein for PLK. They’ve previously worked with Djadja & Dinaz on the track La même histoire. The result? A no-frills fifth installment of Tenue de Motard—pure, stripped-down rap that stays true to the duo’s DNA.
This time around, each rapper performs solo, exploring slightly different yet complementary sonic territories. The same contrast plays out visually, with subtle changes in mood and tone. They take turns spitting verses with precision and intent, as seen in these lines:
I stay focused through all four seasons
I believe even when I’m wrong
Got questions to solve
It ain’t a network problem
And later:
We don’t just fill up bank accounts
Been here since 2015
In the city we roll deep
Every move I make is real
2025—don’t wanna be like anyone else
To mark the occasion, Djadja & Dinaz pull up in a fierce Lamborghini Huracán Performante. Whether in a garage or a warehouse, the setting is raw and minimal—just like the freestyle. No over-the-top effects, no flashy visuals—just rap. The video was directed by TRANSAC, who recently helmed the visuals for Pit Baccardi and Dosseh on Chiffres Romains, and also directed the clip for FAYV and Kofs’s Yamaha.
