Déjà Vu (CNCO album)

CNCO released their first extended play (EP) Qué Quiénes Somos in October 2019. The proyect marked the first time the band gained majority of the creative control on a body of work. The group announced a concert series titled "Press Start Tour" in January 2020, but it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Their then-third studio album was also pushed back, but the boy band released the songs "Honey Boo" with Dominican singer Natti Natasha and "Beso" in April and August, respectively. 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.^[4] Four singles were released prior to the album, with the fifth one accompanying the LP on its release date.

At the beginning of quarantine, we took some time off since we had been traveling a lot these past few years.[...] 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."^[5]

Cristina Jaleru of Associated Press stated that the work "weaves a love story in catchy modern rhythms more suitable for the dance floor".^[6]

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".^[7] 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.^[8]

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".^[9]

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.^[10]

Track listings adapted from Spotify.^[11][12]