Jay-Z Hops on Beyoncé’s “Morning Dew (Donk)” Remix

Featuring interpolations of Sheck Wes, Soulja Boy, and the Isley BrothersPhoto by Getty ImagesBeyoncé has shared a remix pack to accompany her recent single “Morning Dew (Donk),” including one with a rare verse from Jay-Z. The chaotically high-octane new version of the track—which is set to appear on a 20th anniversary reissue of B’Day—samples a string of hits including Soulja Boy’s “Donk,” the Isley Brothers’ “Between the Sheets,” and interpolations of Sheck Wes’ “Mo Bamba.” Check it out below.The original “Morning Dew (Donk)” was co-written with Pharrell, The-Dream, and Darius Dixson, and produced by Pharrell and Bey. Completing the remix pack are an acoustic version (dubbed “4:44”—that’s its runtime—but not featuring Jay-Z), a Donk Mix, and what… appears to be a duplicate of the Jay-Z remix.Jazz Monroe is a music and culture writer based in London. His work also appears in The Guardian, The Independent, and elsewhere. ... Read More