Wait, didn't Beyoncé write this? Why isn't she singing the demo?
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Jerkins recorded a demo version of the song with vocals by American songwriter Makeba Riddick, who is credited as co-writer.[2] They presented the demo to Knowles, who later approved of it. "Déjà Vu" also has lyrical contributions from songwriters Delisha Thomas and Keli Nicole Price, and Knowles' husband (then-boyfriend) Jay-Z.[1] He became involved at a late stage, when Knowles saw him trying to sing along to a recorded version of the track, and asked him to contribute. Jay-Z recorded rap verses for the song and hence appears as a featured guest.[3]
Both Wikipedia and my copy of B'Day list the writers as Beyoncé Knowles, Rodney Jerkins, Delisha Thomas, Makeba, Keli Nicole Price and Shawn Carter though. She's also listed as a co-producer for the song too.
Both Wikipedia and my copy of B'Day list the writers as Beyoncé Knowles, Rodney Jerkins, Delisha Thomas, Makeba, Keli Nicole Price and Shawn Carter though. She's also listed as a co-producer for the song too.
I do think she helped with the production after the demo was sent to her, but i dont think shes a main writer on the song
Beyonce didn't write it, it was more so her vocal arrangement and a few added in ad libs where she got the writing credits from. Also she more than likely helped with the production when it was being finalized.
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