Déjà Vu (CNCO album)
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| Released | February 5, 2021 | |||
| Studio | The Groove Studio | |||
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| Length | 38:58 | |||
| Label | Sony Music Latin | |||
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Déjà Vu is the third studio album by Latin American boy band CNCO.[1] The album was released on 6 February 2021 via Sony Music and recorded at The Groove Studio.[2] It is a cover and visual album, composed of classic songs from Latin music from the 1980s and forward, and music videos paying homage to past boy bands.[3]
“At the beginning of quarantine, we took some time off since we had been traveling a lot these past few years,” said a band member. “We were able to reconnect with our families and reflect on all we’ve achieved and look back at the music that inspired us to get where we are. We decided to have fun and bring back these classics, with the CNCO touch.”[4]
Critical reception
[edit]Cristina Jaleru of Associated Press stated that the work "weaves a love story in catchy modern rhythms more suitable for the dance floor".[5]
Mitchell Peters of Billboard indicated that "The quintet takes on tracks like Enrique Iglesias’ “Hero” and Sin Bandera’s “Entra En Mi Vida” with a mix of reverence and invention, honoring the originals while utilizing different harmonies to amplify their power".[6] Cristina Jaleru also states “Déjà Vu,” the third album from Latin American sensation CNCO, takes on the challenge of reimagining some of the greatest Spanish hits from the ’80s up to the early 2000s with aplomb and a little aid from that contemporary reggaeton bassline.[7]
Sara London of RIFF Magazine said that "The record is a contemplative, yet convivial call to the past; an extended shoutout to the members’ personal histories and cultures".[8]
Independent magazine stated “25 Horas” by Proyecto Uno goes from folky to contemporary while keeping its tribal instrumental edge. Chayanne’s “Dejaría Todo” turns from a typical ’90s guitar ballad to a livelier sound. Big Boy’s “Mis Ojos Lloran Por Ti” goes from a simple keyboard with creole rap in the mix to a smoother, more romantic affair. And Ricardo Montaner’s absolute pop ballad “Tan Enamorados” finds its sensual side.[9]
Track listing
[edit]According to American Songwriter magazine, prior to the unveiling of Déjà Vu’s track reimagining Enrique Iglesias’s 2001 hit, “Hero,” and its accompanying music video that channels the visual direction of the Backstreet Boys’ 1999 brooding hit, “Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely,” CNCO spoke with American Songwriter about what Latin artists of the past mean to them, how the mashup for “Hero” came about, where they hope Latin music goes in the year to come, and more.[10] Track listings adapted from Spotify.[11][12]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Tan Enamorados" (by Ricardo Montaner) |
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| 2:56 |
| 2. | "Amor Narcótico" (by Chichí Peralta) |
| 2:48 | |
| 3. | "Dejaría Todo" (by Chayanne) |
| 3:08 | |
| 4. | "Entra en Mi Vida" (by Sin Bandera) |
| 3:09 | |
| 5. | "Hero" (by Enrique Iglesias) |
| 3:19 | |
| 6. | "Imaginame Sin Ti" (by Luis Fonsi) |
| 2:43 | |
| 7. | "Un Beso" (by Aventura) |
| 3:04 | |
| 8. | "Mis Ojos Lloran Por Ti" (by Big Boy featuring Ángel Lopez) |
| 3:05 | |
| 9. | "La Quiero a Morir" (by Dark Latin Groove) |
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| 3:08 |
| 10. | "Solo Importas Tú" (by Franco De Vita) |
| 2:37 | |
| 11. | "El Amor de Mi Vida" (by Ricky Martin) |
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| 3:03 |
| 12. | "Por Amarte Así" (by Cristian Castro) |
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| 2:38 |
| 13. | "25 Horas" (by Proyecto Uno) |
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| 3:14 |
| Total length: | 38:58 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 14. | "Héroe" (by Enrique Iglesias) |
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| 3:18 |
| Total length: | 42:16 | |||
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)[13] | 33 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[14] | 98 |
| US Top Latin Albums (Billboard)[15] | 19 |
| US Top Tastemaker Albums (Billboard)[16] | 14 |
| US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[17] | 82 |
| US Top Current Album Sales (Billboard)[18] | 37 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Review: CNCO gives fans a swanky 'Déjà Vu' on covers album". ABC News. Retrieved 2022-02-05.
- ^ Déjà Vu - CNCO | Releases | AllMusic, retrieved 2022-02-05
- ^ Déjà Vu - CNCO | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2022-02-05
- ^ Peters, Mitchell (2021-02-07). "Fans Choose CNCO's 'Deja Vu' Covers Album as This Week's Favorite New Music". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ^ "Review: CNCO gives fans a swanky 'Déjà Vu' on covers album". AP NEWS. 2021-02-04. Retrieved 2022-02-05.
- ^ "Fans Choose CNCO's 'Deja Vu' Covers Album as This Week's Favorite New Music". Billboard. 7 February 2021.
- ^ "Review: CNCO gives fans a swanky 'Déjà Vu' on covers album". AP NEWS. 2021-02-04. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ^ London, Sara (January 31, 2021). "ALBUM REVIEW: CNCO does it again on 'Déja Vu'". Riff Magazine. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
- ^ "Review: CNCO gives fans a swanky 'Déjà Vu' on covers album". The Independent. 2021-02-04. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ^ Grunenberg, Kira (2020-12-04). "CNCO Shows Respect for the Past Through a Pair of Nostalgic Hits". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ^ "Déjà Vu by CNCO". Spotify. February 5, 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
- ^ "Déjà Vu (Deluxe Edition) by CNCO". Spotify. February 5, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
- ^ "Spanishcharts.com – CNCO – Déjà Vu". Hung Medien. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – CNCO – Déjà Vu". Hung Medien. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
- ^ "CNCO Chart History (Top Latin Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
- ^ "CNCO Chart History (Top Tastemaker Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
- ^ "CNCO Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
- ^ "CNCO Chart History: Top Current Album Sales". Billboard. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
