Beyoncé has dropped a new song called “Black Parade.” She released the song on Juneteenth (June 19), a day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Hear it below.
Along with the track, Beyoncé unrolled an online directory that spotlights Black-owned artists and other businesses through her BeyGOOD charitable foundation. Proceeds from the song benefit BeyGOOD’s Black Business Impact Fund.
“Black Parade” is Beyoncé’s latest musical offering, following the remix of Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage” in April. The remix was one of a few COVID-19 relief efforts from the singer, which also included $6 million in funds for community-based organizations and a testing campaign in Houston.
The new material follows Beyoncé’s busy 2019. In April, she released Homecoming: The Live Album, which captured her iconic Coachella set and later won her a Grammy for Best Music Film. For the summer’s Lion King reboot, she sang “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” on the soundtrack. She also executive produced The Lion King: The Gift, which featured a number of new songs, including the single “Spirit.”
Beyoncé released EVERYTHING IS LOVE with JAY-Z in 2018. Her latest solo record is 2016’s Lemonade.