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Jay-Z Hops on Beyoncé’s “Morning Dew (Donk)” Remix
Beyoncé has released a remix pack for her single "Morning Dew (Donk)," featuring a rare guest verse from Jay-Z. The remix is set to appear on a 20th anniversary reissue of her 2006 album B'Day, giving longtime fans a fresh take on the record alongside new collaborators and production flourishes.
The high-energy remix samples Soulja Boy's "Donk" and the Isley Brothers' "Between the Sheets," and interpolates Sheck Wes' "Mo Bamba." The original track was co-written by Beyoncé, Pharrell, The-Dream and Darius Dixson, with production from Pharrell and Beyoncé herself. The pack also includes an acoustic version titled "4:44" (without Jay-Z), a "Donk Mix," and what appears to be a duplicate of the Jay-Z remix.
In short
- Beyoncé releases "Morning Dew (Donk)" remix pack featuring Jay-Z
- Track will appear on 20th anniversary B'Day reissue
- Remix samples Soulja Boy, Isley Brothers and Sheck Wes tracks
Explained simply
Beyoncé is a singer whose 2006 album B’Day helped establish her solo career after her time in Destiny’s Child. Its songs have been revisited over the years through performances and new versions, while her husband, rapper Jay-Z, has collaborated with her on music both as a guest and as a co-billed artist.
Remixes give producers and performers a chance to reshape an existing song, often by changing its beat or adding new vocals. They can also draw on samples or musical phrases from earlier records, connecting a new version with other artists and eras of popular music.