Déjà Vu (Beyoncé song)

Déjà Vu is a song by American singer Beyoncé, featuring American rapper Jay-Z, from her second studio album, B'Day (2006). It was released as the album's lead single on June 24, 2006, through Columbia Records.

The song is a funk and R&B track that incorporates elements of go-go and jazz. Its instrumentation includes bass, hi-hats, and horns. Lyrically, "Déjà Vu" explores the feeling of experiencing a moment that one has seemingly lived before, often associating this feeling with a strong connection to a romantic partner. The song explores the intense recall of memories triggered by the presence or thought of the subject of affection.

"Déjà Vu" received generally positive reviews from music critics, although some criticized its production. The song reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It also achieved international success, reaching the top ten in several countries.

The accompanying music video, directed by Sophie Muller, features Beyoncé performing various dance routines and interacting with Jay-Z in different settings. The video received mixed reactions, with some criticism aimed at its visual style.

Beyoncé performed "Déjà Vu" on several occasions, including at the 2006 BET Awards, and it was included on the setlists of her world tours, The Beyoncé Experience (2007), I Am... World Tour (2009–2010), and On the Run Tour (2014) with Jay-Z.