Déjà Vu (Beyoncé song)

Déjà-vu
Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z
publication	June 24, 2006
length	4:00
Genre (s)	R&B , funk , hip-hop
Author (s)	Beyoncé Knowles, Rodney Jerkins, Delisha Thomas, Makeba, Keli Nicole Price, Shawn Carter
Label	Columbia Records
album	B'Day

Beyoncé Knowles

Déjà Vu is a song by the American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles in a duet with the rapper Jay-Z . The song was produced by Knowles and Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins for their second solo album B'Day . The song combines contemporary R&B with the funk music of the 1970s, the song is played by a bass guitar , hi-hat , drums and a Roland TR-808 drum machine . In terms of content, it is about a love affair between a man and a woman.

The song was released as the first single on the album in July 2006 . At the Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards 2006 the song was named "Best Song". "Déjà Vu" was received mixed by critics. The song reached top chart positions in all countries and number 1 in the United Kingdom . There has been a lot of controversy from the media and press over the music video , alleging that the video contains too many hot sex scenes and is therefore not intended for the public . It was also alleged that the video inspired the teens to have sex through its material. Because of this controversy, many music networks did not air the video.

Emergence

In 2005, American producer Rodney Jerkins - who had already produced songs for Destiny's Child - worked with Knowles. The composer John Webb wanted a song "with the concept of an old school track, with drum elements", whereupon the title "Déjà Vu" should give a foretaste of the song. Webb first played the bass guitar for the song in order to create the melody ahead of time . Then the other instruments were recorded. Production took place in Jerkins Sony Music Studio in New York .

Before production, Jerkins recorded a demo of the song and Makeba Riddick was the songwriter . Then they presented the demo recording to Knowles, who was happy with the recording. "Déjà Vu" was written by Delisha Thomas, Keli Nicole Price and Knowle's friend Jay-Z . When the latter tried to record a rap version of the song, Knowles became aware of Jay-Z and asked him to rap later in the song .

Musical and thematic

"DéjàVu" is a Contemporary R & B -song with a moderate Hip-Hop - Groove . The song was composed in G minor and with a time signature . "Déjà Vu" contains funk elements from the 1970s, as well as soul and hip-hop elements. The song is played by the instruments described above. Knowles said in an interview:

“When I recorded 'Déjà Vu'… I knew I would record a new album afterwards. I really want to do an album with live instruments. The instruments will enrich my music. "

The lyrics of "Déjà Vu" are composed in a verse - chorus form. The hook is the same as in Knowles' 2003 hit Crazy in Love from her debut album Dangerously in Love .

publication

Knowles sings "Déjà Vu" live on tour

"Déjà Vu" was published on June 13, 2006 on the Internet. On July 31, 2006, the song was officially released as a CD single .

Knowles released a remix version of the song in early 2007.

criticism

"Déjà Vu" was received mixed by critics. Bill Lamb said

"The song, like the music video, is a magic of sex."

Mike Joseph said

"It was fantastic to hear Beyoncé singing her lungs flat."

Other critics compared "Déjà Vu" to Knowles Crazy in Love from 2003.

"Déjà Vu" was nominated for a Grammy in 2007 in the Best Rap / Sung Collaboration category.

Commercial win

"Déjà Vu" came fourth on the US Billboard Hot 100 . The remix version was successful in the US dance charts.

“Déjà Vu” reached the top ten in many European countries . In the UK , "Déjà Vu" debuted at number 1, making the song Knowles second number one hit in the UK charts. The song also reached the top ten in Germany and Switzerland .

Music video

Jay-Z during a concert in 2006

The music video for Déjà Vu was filmed by Sophie Muller on June 21, 2006 in New Orleans , Louisiana ; individual scenes from the video were shot in the Maple Leaf Bar. In the music video, Knowles wears many different clothes that visually add to the sex controversy. The video for Déjà Vu had its TV premiere on July 12, 2006 on Total Request Live. The music video was voted best video at the 2006 MOBO Awards .

The reactions to the video were mixed. Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine compared the video to the ones on her hits Baby Boy and Naughty Girl , songs from her debut album Dangerously in Love . Knowles fans wanted the video to continue, but the others protested the video because of the too many sex scenes, especially the one between Knowles and Jay-Z. The real controversy didn't start until a newspaper posted a picture from the video of Knowles and Jay-Z supposedly having oral sex with each other. Some time later another picture was discovered where Knowles allegedly gives Jay-Z a fellatio . Due to the discussions that arose, all the music channels decided not to play the video anymore.

Charts

Charts	Top ranking	Weeks
Chart placements
Germany (GfK)	9 (12 weeks)	12
Austria (Ö3)	12 (16 weeks)	16
Switzerland (IFPI)	3 (23 weeks)	23
United Kingdom (OCC)	1 (20 weeks)	20th
United States (Billboard)	4th (17 weeks)	17th

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Chris Jisi: Jon Jon Webb's Complete Bass Line: Beyonce's Déjà Vu . In: Bass Player . December 2006. Archived from the original on November 10, 2007. Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved January 7, 2008. 
2. ↑ ^{a b} Shaheem Reid: Be All You Can, for example . In: MTV News . Retrieved January 7, 2008. 
3. ↑ For The Record: Quick News On Beyonce, Jay-Z, Mel Gibson, DMX, Audioslave, Fantasia, Britney Spears & More . In: MTV News , August 1, 2006. Retrieved January 7, 2008. 
4. ↑ ^{a b} Digital Sheet Music: Deja Vu . In: Musicnotes . Retrieved December 27, 2007.
5. ↑ Mike Joseph: Beyoncé: B-Day . In: Popmatters . September 5, 2007. Retrieved December 27, 2007.
6. ↑ Andy Kellman: Album Review: B'Day . In: Allmusic . Retrieved January 5, 2008.
7. ↑ Shaheem Reid: Beyonce Album Preview: Harder Sound, Aggressive Songs Among B'Day's Gifts . In: MTV News , August 30, 2007. Retrieved December 27, 2007. 
8. ↑ Bernard Zuel: B'Day . In: The Sydney Morning Herald . September 8, 2006. Retrieved February 3, 2008.
9. ↑ Tom Breihan: Beyonce and Jay-Z's "Deja Vu": Jam of the Summer? . In: The Village Voice . June 14, 2006. Retrieved January 8, 2008.
10. ↑ Deja Vu . In: Billboard . Archived from the original on January 4, 2008. Retrieved on February 4, 2008.
11. ↑ Deja Vu - Enhanced CD Single . In: Billboard . Archived from the original on February 5, 2009. Retrieved February 4, 2008.
12. ^ New single . In: Sony BMG UK . August 10, 2006. Archived from the original on August 4, 2009. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved February 22, 2008. 
13. ↑ Bill Lamb: Beyonce featuring Jay-Z - Déjà vu . In: About.com . Retrieved January 7, 2008.
14. ↑ Mike Joseph: Beyonce: B'Day . In: Popmatters . September 5, 2006. Retrieved January 7, 2008.
15. ↑ Gail Mitchell: Album Reviews: B'Day . In: Billboard . Archived from the original on August 17, 2007. Retrieved August 5, 2008.
16. ↑ Jason King: Beyoncé - B'day (Columbia) . In: Vibe . September 15, 2006. Archived from the original on October 18, 2006. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved August 5, 2008. 
17. ↑ Thomas Inskeep: Beyoncé: B'Day . In: Stylus . September 14, 2006. Retrieved August 5, 2008.
18. ↑ 49th GRAMMY Nominees Announced . In: The Recording Academy , December 7, 2006. Retrieved January 10, 2008. 
19. ↑ ^{a b} Bailey Rae and Beyonce lead Mobos . In: BBC News , September 20, 2006. Retrieved January 10, 2008. 
20. ↑ Stephen Silverman: Beyoncé Leads BET Award Nominations . In: People , May 16, 2007. Retrieved June 5, 2008. 
21. ↑ Clover Hope: Hicks Dethrones Shakira On Hot 100 . In: Billboard , June 22, 2006. Retrieved June 26, 2008. 
22. ↑ Clover Hope: Furtado Still No. 1 But Beyonce, Fergie Heat Up . In: Billboard , August 3, 2006. Archived from the original on June 23, 2011. Retrieved May 30, 2008. 
23. ↑ ^{a b} Beyoncé’s Billboard Singles Chart Performances . In: Allmusic . Retrieved January 7, 2008.
24. ^ Billboard 2007: The Year in Music - Hot Dance Singles Sales . In: Billboard . Archived from the original on December 20, 2007. Retrieved February 9, 2008.
25. ↑ ALL THE No.1's . In: The Official UK Charts Company . Archived from the original on April 22, 2008. Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved August 17, 2008. 
26. ^ Paul Sexton: Beyonce, Snow Patrol Rule UK Charts . In: Billboard , August 28, 2006. Archived from the original on October 20, 2006. Retrieved May 30, 2008. 
27. ↑ New Zealand Top 40 Singles . In: Recording Industry Association of New Zealand . August 21, 2006. Archived from the original on March 1, 2012. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved June 24, 2008. 
28. ↑ ARIA Charts - End Of Year Charts - Top 100 Singles 2006 . In: Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved January 30, 2008.
29. ↑ Keith Spera: Spare Notes . In: The Times-Picayune . June 23, 2006. Archived from the original on January 10, 2009. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved January 10, 2008. 
30. ^ Beyonce video at top of the TV charts . In: Sony BMG UK , July 24, 2006. Accessed January 11, 2008.  ( Page no longer available , search in web archives )  Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.   
31. ↑ Sal Cinquemani: Beyoncé: B'Day . In: Slant Magazine . Archived from the original on February 14, 2008 Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. . Retrieved January 7, 2008.  
32. ↑ Elizabeth Goodman: Scandal of the Day: Beyonce Too Skanky For Her Fans? . In: Rolling Stone , July 26, 20069. Retrieved August 5, 2008. 
33. ↑ Natalie Y. Moore: Beyonce's Bootyful B'Day . In: In These Times . November 17, 2006. Retrieved August 5, 2008.
34. ↑ ^{a b c d e} Chart sources: DE AT CH UK US