Beyoncé has released ‘Morning Dew (Donk)’ without prior announcement, giving fans their first new solo song since 2024’s Cowboy Carter. The track arrived over the Fourth of July weekend in the United States and quickly drew attention across streaming platforms and social media.

The release also launches the 20th anniversary celebrations for B’Day, Beyoncé’s second solo studio album, which was released in 2006 and featured hits including Irreplaceable, Déjà Vu and Ring the Alarm. According to information released alongside the song, Morning Dew (Donk) was recorded during the B’Day sessions but did not make the final track list. It will now appear on the album’s upcoming anniversary edition, nearly 20 years after it was first recorded.

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The song reunites Beyoncé with longtime collaborators Pharrell Williams, The-Dream and Darius Dixon, who share writing credits. Production was handled by Beyoncé and Pharrell Williams.

To accompany the release, Beyoncé shared a lyric video featuring archival footage filmed by photographer and director Cliff Watts during the B’Day era. The black-and-white visuals show the singer during a 2007 photo shoot, linking the newly released track to the period in which it was originally recorded.

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Rumours about a song titled Donk had circulated for years after references to the track appeared in music industry databases, but it was never officially released. Its arrival resolves long-running speculation surrounding the recording while adding another chapter to the B’Day anniversary celebrations.

The release also comes as fans continue to speculate about Beyoncé’s next studio project. Following Renaissance and Cowboy Carter, many have been expecting the third instalment of her planned trilogy. While Morning Dew (Donk) is a previously unreleased recording from the B’Day sessions rather than a preview of a new musical direction, it arrives at a time when interest in her next project remains high.

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By opening the B’Day anniversary celebrations with an unreleased recording from the vault, Beyoncé has revisited an important chapter of her career while giving listeners a chance to hear a track that remained unfinished business for nearly two decades.

Tyla has reached another career milestone by becoming the first artist to spend 100 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart. This feat shows Tyla’s growing influence in the world’s biggest music market. The record was confirmed after her latest hit, Is It Love, climbed to the top of the chart.

The Billboard chart was launched in 2022 through a partnership between Billboard and Afro Nation, it used streaming activity, digital sales and the data to arrive at the result. The chart is used to measure African music’s appeal in the American market. To achieve such a feat, the artist needs huge listener engagement. According to Chart Data, she has double the #1 of her closest competitors.

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Tyla’s record breaking run is because of her numerous successful singles, not just a single hit. Her single, Water, remained at No. 1 in the U.S. Afrobeats chart for 55 weeks. Also, the success of Push 2 Start, Chanel, and now Is It Love  contributed to her historic 100 week total.

Tyla’s success is a testament of her talent. In recent years, Afrobeats and amapiano have  featured on international streaming platforms and music festivals. Her dominance shows that African artists are no longer pushovers.

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The record came at a time Tyla’s second studio album, A Pop, is gathering international momentum. With four No. 1 songs in the U.S. She has raised the benchmark for future artists on the chart. Her latest achievement is a landmark moment for South African music and the wider African music industry.

Thabsie has released a new extended play titled “While You Wait”, This came after 9 years since she released her debut album. The EP reflects a period of patience and creative rebuilding, both in her personal life and in her career.

The project contains six tracks and blends R&B, soul, and soft pop. Throughout the EP, she talks about love, heartbreak, uncertainty, and personal growth. Her tone is calm but emotionally direct. Lyrics are based on real life experiences.

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One of the features of the EP is her collaboration with rapper Emtee on the opening track, “Good Time.” This song sets the tone for the project because it is a combination of Thabsie’s smooth vocals and Emtee’s raw delivery. Both artists create a balanced introduction that has a street edge. It also helps the EP appeal to both R&B and hip hop audiences.

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Other tracks on the project continue in a similar direction. Songs like “Body Talk” and “Call You Over” talk about romantic tension and emotional vulnerability. These songs focus on unclear relationships. It also talks about the role of communication. The production allows her voice and lyrics to clear.

Tracks such as “Hurt” and “Again” explore the emotional side of relationships. The lyrics are based on the difficulty of moving on from past experiences. The songs are straightforward, which makes them easy to connect for listeners with similar situations.

The title of the EP, “While You Wait,” reflects patience. It talks about a period of waiting not just in relationships, but also in career development. Thabsie has taken time between major releases, and this project feels like a reset point. It shows her as an artist who is willing to take breaks and return with more confidence.

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From a production point, the EP is consistent. instrumentals aren’t complex and it focuses on soft beats and vocal clarity. This allows the emotional content of the songs to be clear to listeners.

“While You Wait” presents Thabsie as an artist that has control of her career. It is not trend driven, it was composed to speak to the mind of music lovers. The EP is a statement that she is still active and committed to her sound.