Beyoncé has released her first new song in two years, a surprise track titled "Morning Dew (Donk)," which dropped over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The Grammy-winning artist, 44, shared the single, her first new music since the 2024 release of her album "Cowboy Carter."
The track was co-written by Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, The-Dream, and Darius Dixon. It is accompanied by artwork depicting the singer in a bikini on a beach. The title "Donk" references an unreleased track of the same name that previously leaked online in 2013, which was also intended for a prior album but ultimately not included.
Fans reacted with widespread excitement on social media to the unexpected release. Many expressed joy and anticipation for new music from the artist.
This release follows Beyoncé's celebration in April of the 10-year anniversary of her 2016 album "Lemonade." She marked the milestone on Instagram with a sun-drenched photo and a message of gratitude. "Lemonade," her sixth studio album, was also a surprise release and garnered significant attention for its themes of infidelity and her relationship with husband Jay-Z. The album was accompanied by a visual project and received multiple accolades, including Grammy Awards for Best Urban Contemporary Album and Best Music Video, a Peabody Award, and four Emmy nominations.
In August, the artist moved closer to achieving EGOT status by winning her first Emmy Award for the Netflix special "Beyonce: Homecoming," in addition to her 35 Grammy Awards. The "Cowboy Carter Tour" concluded in July, supporting her eighth studio album of the same name, which launched in April.
Last December, Beyoncé achieved billionaire status, a distinction placing her among a small group of musicians with a net worth exceeding ten figures, including her husband Jay-Z. Her career has seen significant evolution over more than two decades, with the success of the 2023 "Renaissance World Tour" and the genre-spanning "Cowboy Carter" album contributing to her financial milestone.