Beyoncé has delighted fans with the surprise release of her new single, "Morning Dew (Donk)," on July 4, 2026. This marks her first new music in two years and initiates a 60-day countdown to the 20th anniversary reissue of her acclaimed second album, B'Day, set for release on September 4, 2026, coinciding with her 45th birthday.
Co-written by Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, The-Dream, and Darius Dixon, and produced by Beyoncé and Williams, "Morning Dew (Donk)" is a sultry R&B track that revisits the melodic style reminiscent of the early 2000s. The song was reportedly conceived during the original B'Day sessions but was not included in the final album. Its release serves as a tribute to her dedicated fanbase, the BeyHive, and celebrates the upcoming milestone of B'Day's 20th anniversary. (theguardian.com)
Accompanying the single is a lyric video directed by longtime collaborator Cliff Watts, featuring archival footage from the B'Day era. Watts, who photographed Beyoncé for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue around her 25th birthday, repurposed this footage to create a nostalgic visual experience. (prnewswire.com)
B'Day, originally released on September 4, 2006, debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling over 541,000 copies in its first week. The album includes hits like "Déjà Vu," "Irreplaceable," and "Ring the Alarm." The forthcoming 20th-anniversary edition aims to honor the album's legacy and Beyoncé's enduring impact on the music industry. (lowerbuckstimes.com)
Fans can stream "Morning Dew (Donk)" on all major platforms and anticipate further details about the B'Day reissue as the countdown progresses.