Wejdene has taken a bold new direction in her career with the release of her EP W in 2024. This daring project marks a true artistic shift, featuring collaborations with Monsieur Nov and Dadju. In a brief interview with Paris Match, she reflects on her early success with the breakout tracks Anissa and Coco, which brought her into the spotlight. At the time, she was heavily surrounded by her team (whom she warmly thanks), but admits she wasn’t truly doing what she loved. With W, everything changed — she now embraces a more R’n’B-driven vibe, and asserts that W is finally a true reflection of who she is, no longer guided by marketing, but by her own artistic instincts. As she puts it: “mature enough to do what she wants”, she refuses to be reduced to Coco or Anissa.
The singer recently released Dans tes bras, an emotionally charged track that lands in a very personal context. Her partner, Koba LaD, is currently facing legal issues, and his name has even surfaced in the ongoing investigation involving Mohamed Amra. Wejdene may be subtly addressing him through this track, although nothing has been officially confirmed. What is clear, however, is that she delivers a heartfelt ballad rich with contrast and nuance.
Wejdene would rather be in his arms.
The song’s production is entrusted to a heavyweight trio: Zeg P, Seezy, and Manu Manu. Zeg P, signed with Affranchis Music, is a rising figure, while Seezy is best known as the go-to beatmaker for Vald. The two notably worked together on Horizon Vertical, the joint album by Heuss L’Enfoiré and Vald. Manu Manu, for his part, is a behind-the-scenes powerhouse of the French rap scene — he’s produced standout tracks like La pluie for SCH and No Love for Ninho. La pluie, elevated by exceptional creative direction, remains one of the most memorable tracks from JVLIVS, SCH’s epic trilogy.
Dans tes bras is structured like a multi-act narrative. It opens with a stripped-down guitar solo, flows into a smooth R’n’B section with shades of French pop, and then Wejdene breaks into an impassioned vocal surge, supported by gospel-inspired harmonies. This unique structure intentionally deviates from commercial trends — it’s far more creative and daring than a formulaic hit like Anissa.
In this love ballad, Wejdene opens up about the pain of lost love:
“Too bad you didn’t stay until the next day
I wanted you to hold me one last time
I wanted you to kiss me one last time”
The song continues in a tender and intimate tone:
“I can still feel your hands
Sliding all over my body, lights off
You catch my heart in mid-air as it falls
My love knows me better than anyone else”
The video is directed by Elisa Ribeiro, a distinctive creative mind who, while not a regular in the urban music scene, brings a sharp eye to her work. She previously directed Toi ou moi by Bonnie Banane, and her own quirky visual, Chou Kalamazou. For Wejdene, she delivers a visually retro aesthetic. The storytelling follows a solitary journey — behind the wheel or on stage. Everything suggests that Wejdene is turning the page on someone from her past.
