Deja Vu (Uptown Baby)
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"Deja Vu" was the lead single from Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz
' debut album, Make It Reign
. Released in December of 1997 and produced by the production duo KNS, "Deja Vu" was a huge success for the duo, becoming a hit in both the United States, peaking at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100
, and Canada, peaking at #6 on the Canadian Singles Chart
. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America
on March 31, 1998 for sales of over one million copies. However, the duo's success would be short-lived as they broke up in 1999 without releasing a follow-up album or single.
Three remixes were made for the song. The Frankenstein remix produced by Frank "Frankenstein" Fallico, the Pro Black remix produced by Ayatollah
and a Bad Boy remix that was made by Mase
, The LOX
and Puff Daddy
. The songs two prominent samples are from Jerry Rivera
's "Amores Como El Nuestro" and Steely Dan
's "Black Cow".
Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz
Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz were an American rap duo consisting of Sean "Lord Tariq" Hamilton and Peter "Peter Gunz" Pankey. They are best known for their song "Deja Vu " which went to #9 on the U.S...
' debut album, Make It Reign
Make It Reign
Make It Reign is the first and only album by rap duo Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz. It was released on June 2, 1998 through Columbia and featured production from some of hip hop's biggest producers including Clark Kent and Jermaine Dupri...
. Released in December of 1997 and produced by the production duo KNS, "Deja Vu" was a huge success for the duo, becoming a hit in both the United States, peaking at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, and Canada, peaking at #6 on the Canadian Singles Chart
Canadian Singles Chart
The Canadian Singles Chart is currently compiled by the U.S.-based music sales tracking company, Nielsen SoundScan . The chart is compiled every Wednesday, and is published by Jam! Canoe on Thursdays....
. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America
Recording Industry Association of America
The Recording Industry Association of America is a trade organization that represents the recording industry distributors in the United States...
on March 31, 1998 for sales of over one million copies. However, the duo's success would be short-lived as they broke up in 1999 without releasing a follow-up album or single.
Three remixes were made for the song. The Frankenstein remix produced by Frank "Frankenstein" Fallico, the Pro Black remix produced by Ayatollah
Ayatollah (producer)
Lamont Dorrell, better known as Ayatollah is a Hip-Hop producer from Queens, New York who has produced for predominantly New York-based rappers including Mos Def, R.A. The Rugged Man, Tragedy Khadafi, Wordsworth, Vast Aire, Afu-Ra, Guru, M.O.P., Inspectah Deck, Cormega, Ghostface Killah as well as...
and a Bad Boy remix that was made by Mase
Mase
Mason Durell Betha , better known by stage name Mase who was previously known as Murda Ma$e, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor and inspirational speaker...
, The LOX
The LOX
The Lox are an American hip hop group composed of Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, and Styles P. They were originally signed to Sean Combs' Bad Boy Records before joining Ruff Ryders Entertainment, and are now a part of their own label, D-Block Records-Early career:...
and Puff Daddy
Sean Combs
Sean John Combs , also known by his stage names Diddy and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He has won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards, and his clothing line earned a Council of Fashion Designers of America award. He was originally...
. The songs two prominent samples are from Jerry Rivera
Jerry Rivera
-Albums:* Empezando a Vivir Sony Music* Abriendo Puertas * Cuenta Conmigo * Cara de Niño...
's "Amores Como El Nuestro" and Steely Dan
Steely Dan
Steely Dan is an American rock band; its core members are Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. The band's popularity peaked in the late 1970s, with the release of seven albums blending elements of jazz, rock, funk, R&B, and pop...
's "Black Cow".
A-Side
- "Deja Vu (Uptown Baby)" (Album Version)- 4:44
- "Deja Vu (Uptown Baby)" (Instrumental)- 4:43
- "Deja Vu (Uptown Baby)" (Acapella)- 4:29
B-Side
- "Deja Vu (Uptown Baby)" (Frankenstein Remix)- 4:40
- "Deja Vu (Uptown Baby)" (Frankenstein Remix Instrumental)- 4:42
- "Deja Vu (Uptown Baby)" (Pro Black Remix)- 4:32
- "Deja Vu (Uptown Baby)" (Pro Black Remix Instrumental)- 4:29
Peak positions
| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Hot 100 | 9 |
| Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 4 |
| Billboard Hot Rap Singles | 1 |
| Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | 1 |
| Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 | 10 |
| Canada (Canadian Singles Chart Canadian Singles Chart The Canadian Singles Chart is currently compiled by the U.S.-based music sales tracking company, Nielsen SoundScan . The chart is compiled every Wednesday, and is published by Jam! Canoe on Thursdays.... ) |
6 |
Year-End charts
| End of year chart (1998) | Position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 36 |