Beyonce gave her dedicated supporters (affectionately called #Beyhive) another reason to stand and salute on Independence Day (July 4) when she surprise-released the “new” song ‘Morning Dew (Donk)‘ – a previously unheard track that serves as the first release of content set to line the 20th anniversary reissue of her 2006 chart-topping sophomore album ‘BDAY.’
Hungry fans wasted little time running the numbers up on the cut, which not only premiered on the updated Hot 100 as the week’s highest-charting debut but also marked a historic entry for the Queen Bey.
‘Donk’ debuted at #26 on the refreshed Hot 100. Here are the numbers that powered its placement.
- Streaming ≈ 8.6 million U.S.-based streams
- Sales ≈ 4,000 digital downloads
- Radio airplay ≈ 600,000 audience impressions
The week’s top-selling new song, ‘Donk’ marks Beyonce’s 107th solo-charting song on the all-genre tally – extending her reign for most entries among female singers of color.
When all vocalists are considered, only Chris Brown (125) and Taylor Swift (277) have more appearances on the hitlist.
What’s more, the premiere of the cut in the Hot 100’s upper second quadrant comes as the 61st time she’s nabbed a top 40 hit in her career – also extending her reign for most top 40s among female singers of color.
When all vocalist are considered, Swift (178) and Elvis Presley (81) have more top 40 hits.
It’s worth noting both of the aforementioned stats exclude her chart history with Destiny’s Child.
As for ‘Donk,’ the well-received new song is expected to join other ‘BDAY’ favorites ‘Irreplaceable,’ ‘Deja Vu,’ ‘Ring the Alarm,’ and ‘Get Me Bodied’ on the projec’ts re-release slated for September 4, 2026 (Bey’s 45th birthday).
Awww she so cute.
Whitney Houston is the best-selling Black female artist of all time, with an estimated 200 to 220 million records sold worldwide.
Actually, Whitney is NOT the highest selling black female artist. Rihanna is and Beyoncé is second, according to Guinness world records. Good day
Argue with Google their information is updated by the minute.
Whitney has more diamond albums and sold more pure records.
Pure Sales.
Whitney Houston is the best-selling Black female artist of all time, with an estimated 200 to 220 million records sold worldwide and counting
And it DID NOT take Whitney 25 years to win album of the year with pure sales Whitney is the best-selling Black female artist of all time. Good night
Argue with GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS. They said what they said, and so did I. Lastly, BEYONCÉ has 35 Grammys, the most of ANY ARTIST. Sleep tight 😎✌🏽
Google isn’t a RELIABLE source. If you were educated, you’d know that. Streams AND physical sales account for overall sales. It’s 2026, not 1996. Hence, Whitney being left in the dust. Beyoncé, Mariah, Taylor, Rihanna, and Madonna ALL outsold her. Men, lie, women lie, numbers don’t. Go buy her music so she can catch up. Argue amongst yourself.
Donk (ey) is back at it again….