Beyoncé releases 'Morning Dew (Donk)' for B'Day 20th anniversary

Beyoncé released her first new song in two years, 'Morning Dew (Donk),' on July 4, 2026, marking the start of celebrations for the 20th anniversary of her album 'B'Day.' The track, co-written with Pharrell Williams, The-Dream, and Darius Dixon, and produced by Beyoncé and Pharrell, was previously an unreleased recording that leaked in 2023, becoming a fan favorite Source: Listín Diario.

The song and video

• The single arrived with a black-and-white lyric video directed by Cliff Watts, using imagery from a 2007 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit photoshoot Source: CNN en Español.
• The lyrics open with a reference to Prince's 'Purple Rain,' fueling speculation about a potential rock-themed 'Act III' album Source: CNN en Español.

The reissue countdown

• The release initiates a 60-day countdown to Beyoncé's September 4 birthday and the reissue of 'B'Day,' originally launched on September 4, 2006, when she turned 25 Source: Infobae.
• The album debuted at No. 1 with over 541,000 copies in its first week and includes hits like 'Irreplaceable' and 'Ring the Alarm' Source: El Nacional.

Fan anticipation

• Parkwood Entertainment described the song as a 'special gift' for the BeyHive Source: El Día.
• Fans have been eagerly awaiting 'Act III,' which would complete a trilogy begun with 'Renaissance' (2022) and 'Cowboy Carter' (2024) Source: CNN en Español.