Maluma and Beyoncé spark surprise collaboration honoring Celia Cruz

Beyoncé and Maluma have joined forces on a surprise release that brings together pop, R&B, salsa and urban Latin sounds. “Cuerpo (Tumbao)” arrived with little advance notice and quickly became a topic of discussion among fans and music figures online.

The song starts from “Get Me Bodied,” which appeared on Beyoncé’s 2006 album B’Day, but it is not simply a reissue. The new production mixes Spanish and English passages, reshapes the arrangement around a salsa-influenced foundation and adds urban elements through Maluma’s contribution. J Balvin, Luis Fonsi and Ricky Montaner were among the Latin music figures who publicly reacted to the release.

The collaboration also pays tribute to Celia Cruz. It uses a sample from “La Negra Tiene Tumbao,” one of the Cuban singer’s best-known hits, bringing her Caribbean influence into a contemporary production. Beyoncé’s original pop and R&B sound is recast with Latin arrangements, Maluma’s Spanish-language verses and Beyoncé’s own use of Spanish.

“Cuerpo (Tumbao)” is included on B’Day (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition), released on September 4 to mark two decades since the album. The edition coincides with Beyoncé’s 45th birthday and expands the record to 31 tracks, including familiar songs, special versions, collaborations and unreleased material.

The anniversary project also includes “Irreplaceable (Como La Flor),” which connects one of Beyoncé’s major hits with the voice and legacy of Selena Quintanilla. For Maluma, the release adds another international collaboration to a career marked by partnerships with major stars.