Djadja and Dinaz seem to operate in a whole different league. When Spleen dropped in 2023, the duo from Meaux already made a big splash with nearly 25,804 units sold across all formats in its first week. Two years later, they did it again with Alpha, which sold 27,191 copies right out of the gate. Their record speaks for itself: triple platinum for Drôle de mentalité and double platinum for Dans l’arène.
They later unveiled the project Terminal 7, a featureless album that also shot straight to the top of the Top Albums chart with 28,758 sales in its first week. Appearing on Fred’s show Planète Rap, the two longtime collaborators reflected on a friendship that dates back to the project On s’promet. They admitted they’ve never seriously considered going solo—a testament to their rock-solid bond.
With Tu sais, Djadja and Dinaz offer a more vulnerable, introspective side—far from the street-hardened rap that put them on the map. Yet even in their earliest tracks, their ability to stir raw emotion was already crystal clear.
Djadja and Dinaz deliver a heartfelt urban ballad with Tu sais
The production on this track is handled by a seasoned trio: 2K, Gancho, and Olivier Ryan. 2K, best known for his work with SCH on songs like Garcimore, Beaux-Arts, and Prequel, frequently teams up with Gancho. Together, they’ve helped shape the sonic identity of many Marseille-based projects. The result here is a smooth, melodic backdrop that perfectly complements the track’s emotional depth. Djadja and Dinaz once again prove their versatility—just as comfortable crafting gritty street anthems as they are delivering introspective, melancholic tracks.
In Tu sais, they open up about a painful breakup with striking honesty:
“It’s my baby, I remember so many moments
I remember so many moments (I remember so many moments)
I wanted us to speak, I wanted to build together (Build together)
I wanted us to leave, I tried to do good, I sold D (I sold D)
I’m okay, I’m getting through, but it’s not the same without you
You see, without you, time just flies by too fast”
Like many rap artists, Djadja & Dinaz intertwine their love stories with the harsh realities of the streets. The video, directed by 10 Création, embraces this raw aesthetic. Shot in a stripped-down villa setting, the visuals rely on emotion rather than effects. 10 Création had previously worked with the duo on the video for Alpha, and also directed the clip for Donna by Niaks, once again showcasing a refined eye for minimalism and mood.
