Break My Soul - Beyoncé - MP3 instrumental karaoke

Beyoncé gave the world a much-needed pick-me-up with her empowering dancefloor-rooted anthem of 2022, "Break My Soul." Embracing Black queer history, the song samples New Orleans' bounce queen Big Freedia in the intro and verse (who turns in a memorable catchphrase “Release the trade, release the stress”) while also evoking ballroom culture and the US vocal house tradition that blew up in the '80s and '90s. Add to that the chintzy synth sound reminiscent of Robin S.’s “Show Me Love,” and the lyrical inflections that take their cue from other similar '90s hits, and you've got a relatable dance-pop banger from a modern-day icon. With Beyoncé dealing with the song's production alongside The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, “Break My Soul,” was released as the lead single from the superstar's seventh album, Renaissance, which was released in 2022 and aimed to provide a sonic boost following the long, dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic.