Case Départ is Missy D’s vibrant countdown to a fresh beginning. By repeatedly chanting “1 2 3… 7 8 9, dans mon panier 10,” the Vancouver-based, French-speaking rapper plays with the idea of hitting the reset button — going back to square one to reclaim her roots, her family, and her joy in music. The bouncy numbers feel like hopscotch on a city sidewalk, while her bilingual verses glide between French charm and English swagger, proving that language is just another beat she can ride.
The lyrics read like a personal mixtape: shout-outs to classic hip-hop (“Naughty by Nature”), nods to French rap legend MC Solaar, pandemic introspection, and Olympic-level wordplay that sprints alongside Usain Bolt. Underneath the playful counting is a message of resilience — no matter how many times life sends you back to the starting square, flip the board, drop the beat, and profit from the moment. The result is an addictive anthem that invites you to clap, groove, and maybe practice a little French while you’re at it.