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Beyoncé releases surprise new song on July 4th

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Beyonce kicks off 'Cowboy Carter' tour with her family
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BySweenie Saint-Vil
July 04, 2026, 5:28 PM

While America commemorates its 250th anniversary on the Fourth of July, the Beyhive has another reason to celebrate.

Beyoncé on Saturday released her first new song in two years, "MORNING DEW (DONK)," which she co-wrote with The-Dream, Darius Dixon and Pharrell, and co-produced with Pharrell.

The song arrives with a lyric video directed by Cliff Watts and featuring recycled footage.

In this Dec. 25, 2024, file photo, Beyonce performs with daughter, Blue Ivy, during the halftime show for the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
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The song's release kicks off the countdown to Beyoncé's birthday on Sept. 4, which will also mark the 20th anniversary of her album "B'Day."

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She is paying tribute to the album with the upcoming release of a 20th anniversary edition.

"B'Day" marked Bey's sophomore solo album and featured singles "Ring the Alarm," "Déjà Vu," featuring her husband Jay-Z, and "Irreplaceable," among others.

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It charted atop the Billboard 200, becoming her second solo #1 album. It's now certified five-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

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