Beyoncé Drops "Break My Soul" With Guest Appearance From Big Freedia

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Put your dancing shoes on because this one will be all over the club scene.

Fans anticipated this one to be released at the stroke of midnight, but Beyoncé had other plans. The superstar singer has been delivering one surprise after another since last week's announcement that her forthcoming album, Renaissance, would be making an appearance at the end of next month. Then, internet sleuths pieced together that "Break My Soul," the first official single from the record, would be released this evening, however, the track has already made its way to streaming services.

"Break My Soul" is a dance-heavy track that is set for clubbing and festivals, and we also find Bey reuniting with her "Formation" collaborator, Bounce queen Big Freedia. On Twitter, the latter fired off a message of excitement.

"It feels surreal to be on the track with the Queen Beyonce once again," wrote Freedia. "I’m so honored to be apart of this special moment I’m forever grateful lord."

Stream "Break My Soul" and share your thoughts.


Quotable Lyrics

Now, I just fell in love, and I just quit my job
I'm gonna find new drive, damn, they work me so damn hard
Work by nine, then off past five
And they work my nerves, that's why I cannot sleep at night


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.