Overview
- Beyoncé released the surprise single "Morning Dew (Donk)" on Saturday, July 4, marking her first new music in two years and delivering the track to major streaming services with a lyric video.
- Parkwood Entertainment said the drop starts a 60-day countdown to Beyoncé’s Sept. 4 birthday, which will also be the release date for a confirmed 20th‑anniversary edition of B’Day.
- "Morning Dew (Donk)" was written by Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, The‑Dream and Darius Dixon and produced by Beyoncé and Pharrell, with the release paired to an archival lyric video directed by longtime collaborator Cliff Watts.
- Outlets note the song circulated in leaks and snippets in past years, but Parkwood has not yet disclosed the full contents of the B’Day reissue or any plans or timing for the widely speculated Act III album.
- The surprise has energized the BeyHive and industry watchers, who will be watching the 60‑day countdown for further announcements, additional unreleased material, or concrete details about the anniversary package.