Beyoncé Surprises Fans with Long-Lost Single for US Independence Day
American singer Beyoncé celebrated US Independence Day by releasing a previously unreleased single titled "Morning Dew (Donk)," which had been kept under wraps for many years. The release coincides with the upcoming 20th anniversary of her second studio album, "B'Day," originally launched on September 4, 2006, which also marks Beyoncé's 45th birthday this year. The single is now available on streaming platforms and is accompanied by a lyric video featuring archival footage, according to Parkwood Entertainment.
"Morning Dew (Donk)" was co-written by Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, The-Dream, and Darius Dixon, with production by Williams and Beyoncé. The track was reportedly recorded in 2013, with a snippet leaking online in 2021 and the full version surfacing two years later. The official release serves as a tribute to Beyoncé's loyal fanbase and kicks off a 60-day countdown to the re-release of the "B'Day" album on September 4.
The original "B'Day" album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, selling over 541,000 copies in its first week, and included hits like "Déjà Vu," "Ring the Alarm," and "Irreplaceable." In April 2007, a deluxe edition was released featuring five additional songs and a video album with 13 music videos. Beyoncé's latest album, "Cowboy Carter," released in 2024, won Grammy Awards for Album of the Year and Best Country Album. Rumors suggest her next project, completing the "Renaissance" trilogy, might be a rock album, though no official confirmation has been made yet.
