Beyoncé has returned with “MORNING DEW (DONK),” a surprise new song that marks her first release in two years. Written by Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, The-Dream, and Darius Dixon, and produced by Beyoncé and Williams, “MORNING DEW (DONK)” is a new version of “DONK,” a track originally recorded in 2013 that subsequently leaked online.
The release of “MORNING DEW (DONK)” marks the start of a 60-day countdown to Beyoncé’s 45th birthday and a forthcoming 20th anniversary reissue of her sophomore solo album B’DAY, per a press release shared by Parkwood Entertainment.
Background and Release
Beyoncé’s last full-length release, the Grammy Album of the Year-winning Cowboy Carter, arrived in March 2024.
The new song “MORNING DEW (DONK)” is now available, and a lyric video for the track, directed by Cliff Watts and featuring repurposed old footage of Beyoncé, has also been released.
Music and Production
“MORNING DEW (DONK)” is a reworking of the 2013 track “DONK,” which was leaked online. The new version is produced by Beyoncé and Pharrell Williams, and features writing credits from Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, The-Dream, and Darius Dixon.
In conclusion, Beyoncé is back with new music, and fans are eagerly anticipating what’s to come, including the 20th anniversary reissue of B’DAY and potentially more new releases in the future. With the surprise drop of “MORNING DEW (DONK),” Beyoncé is once again proving herself to be a talented and innovative artist, always pushing the boundaries of music and entertainment.
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