Beyonce has surprised fans by releasing a new song, 'Morning Dew (Donk)', on the Fourth of July holiday weekend, marking her first new music in two years. The 35-time Grammy Award-winning singer dropped the track unexpectedly, with a press release from her representatives describing it as a "direct nod to her loyal BeyHive to commemorate the upcoming epic celebration of B'Day."
Background on B'Day and the New Track
Beyonce's second album, B'Day, was originally released in September 2006 and will mark its 20th anniversary this year. The new song, 'Morning Dew (Donk)', was reportedly initially intended for that 2006 LP. It was co-written by Beyonce, Pharrell Williams, The-Dream, and Darius Dixon, and produced by Beyonce and Williams. The release includes a lyric video that reuses two-decade-old footage shot by Cliff Watts, who also photographed Beyonce for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover in 2007.
Details of the Reissue
The new track will appear on an upcoming 20th anniversary reissue of B'Day, though no other details about the reissue have been revealed. B'Day originally featured hit songs including 'Deja Vu', 'Irreplaceable', and 'Ring the Alarm'. It became her second number one album and won Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 2007 Grammys.
Beyonce's Recent Work
'Morning Dew (Donk)' is Beyonce's first new music since she released her album 'Cowboy Carter' in March 2024. That album saw her collaborate with country stars Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Shaboozey. It debuted at number one in several countries and became her first album to top the Top Country Albums chart. To support the album, Beyonce embarked on the Cowboy Carter Tour, which included a six-night residency at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in June 2025.
