Beyoncé releases first new song in two years
Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Superstars Beyoncé released a surprise new song, "Morning Dew (Donk)," her first new music in two years.
- The track, co-written with Pharrell Williams, marks the beginning of a 60-day countdown to the 20th anniversary of her album "B'Day."
- The anniversary of "B'Day" falls on September 4, 2026, which is also the artist's birthday.
In a surprise move, global superstar Beyoncé has released her first new song in two years. The track, titled "Morning Dew (Donk)," dropped on Saturday, much to the delight of fans eagerly awaiting new music from the 44-year-old artist.
The song was co-written with Pharrell Williams, among others, and its release signifies the official start of a 60-day countdown. This countdown leads up to the 20th anniversary of Beyoncé's second solo album, "B'Day," which is set to be celebrated on September 4, 2026. Coincidentally, September 4 also marks the artist's own birthday.
Beyoncé's last musical release was her album "Cowboy Carter" in March 2024. The surprise drop of "Morning Dew (Donk)" has generated significant buzz, with fans speculating about what this new music might signify for her future projects and whether it heralds a new era for the iconic singer.
Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.