Originally intended to be released at midnight Eastern Time on June 21 to coincide with the 2022 June solstice, the song was released to music streaming service Tidal and YouTube two hours prior, on June 20. 'Break My Soul' was revealed to be the title of the album's first single. Several streaming services, including Spotify and Apple Music, immediately confirmed the news.

The song title and its release date were revealed through the singer's social media bios on Jno further announcement was made.

In an interview with the British Vogue in June 2022, Beyoncé announced her upcoming seventh studio album Renaissance, the first part of a trilogy series, for release on July 29, and called it 'her most ambitious musical project to date'. Additionally, the Terry Hunter remix was nominated for Best Remixed Recording. '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. Outside of the U.S., 'Break My Soul' topped the charts in Croatia, Ireland, Israel and Lebanon, and peaked within the top 10 of the charts in many other countries, including Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. 'Break My Soul' topped the US Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Dance/Electronic Songs charts. The song was met with critical acclaim upon release, with praise towards its production and lyrics. 'Break My Soul' has been described as a dance-pop and house track. 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. The song was written by Beyoncé, Tricky Stewart, The-Dream, Jens Christian Isaken, and her husband Jay-Z, but produced by the former four. It was released on June 20, 2022, through Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records as the lead single from Beyoncé's seventh studio album, Renaissance (2022). ' Break My Soul' is a single by American singer and songwriter Beyoncé.

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