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| Released | June 20, 2022 | |||
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| Length | 4:38 (album version)
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"Break My Soul" is a song by American singer and songwriter Beyoncé. It was released on June 20, 2022, through Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records as the lead single from her seventh studio album, Renaissance (2022). The song was written by Beyoncé, Tricky Stewart, The-Dream, Jens Christian Isaksen, and her husband Jay-Z, and produced by the former four. It samples Big Freedia's 2014 bounce track "Explode", written by Freedia and Adam Pigott, and Robin S.'s house song "Show Me Love", written by Allen George and Fred McFarlane.
"Break My Soul" has been described as a dance-pop and house track. The song was met with critical acclaim upon release, with praise towards its production and lyrics. Its lyrical themes of personal empowerment in the face of unfulfilling jobs struck a chord with the masses during the epochal "Great Resignation". The song's impact on the public consciousness led to widespread recognition as the anthem of the movement, serving as a cultural symbol of the profound societal shift taking place.
"Break My Soul" topped the US Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Dance/Electronic Songs charts. Outside of the U.S., "Break My Soul" topped the singles chart in Ireland, and peaked within the top 10 of the charts in many other countries, including Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. "Break My Soul" received three nominations at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards: Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Dance/Electronic Recording, winning the latter. Additionally, the Terry Hunter remix was nominated for Best Remixed Recording.