Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé release new music Sept. 4

Billboard’s Sept. 4 New Music Friday guide put Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé and ADÉLA at the front of that week’s release slate, grouping them with projects from Hoodtrophy Bino and lxnaskyy. The roundup reflected a busy Friday in pop and hip-hop, with Miley releasing the single “Bass Persuades,” Beyoncé issuing a 20th-anniversary version of “B’Day,” and ADÉLA arriving with her debut album “PRIMA.” Social posts amplified the drop, including Billboard’s Sept. 4 post promoting the guide and linking readers to the featured releases. (billboard.com) ### Which releases were tied directly to Sept. 4? Sept. 4 was the release date attached to all three marquee entries in the roundup. Billboard said Miley, Beyoncé and ADÉLA led its guide that week. (thefader.com) ADÉLA’s official store described “PRIMA” as her debut studio album and said it was out Sept. 4. (billboard.com) Apple Music listed Beyoncé’s “B’DAY (20th ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION)” as a Sept. 4, 2026 release with 31 songs and a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes. UPI reported the set marked the 20th anniversary of the original “B’Day” and said the expanded version included previously unreleased tracks. (billboard.com) (shop.adelaxo.com) ### What exactly did Miley Cyrus release? The Fader reported on Sept. 4 that Miley released “Bass Persuades,” the first single and title track from her forthcoming album of the same name. (music.apple.com) Billboard Canada had reported earlier, on Sept. 1, that “Bass Persuades” would be Cyrus’s 10th studio album and that it was scheduled for Sept. 18. (upi.com) YouTube and link-page listings tied to Miley’s official campaign also pointed to the same rollout, describing “Bass Persuades” as the album and confirming the Sept. 18 date. Coverage from UPI likewise described the song as the first release from the forthcoming album. (thefader.com) (ca.billboard.com) ### What was Beyoncé’s Sept. 4 release? Beyoncé’s Sept. 4 release was not a brand-new studio album but an anniversary package built around “B’Day.” Apple Music listed both a deluxe edition and an anniversary edition tied to early September 2026. (miley.lnk.to) Beyoncé’s official store promoted limited-edition physical versions tied to the 20-year anniversary and referenced added material including “Morning Dew (Donk).” (upi.com) UPI reported that Beyoncé released the expanded “B’Day” package on her 45th birthday. That gave the New Music Friday list one major archival release alongside newer frontline projects from Miley and ADÉLA. (music.apple.com) (beyonce.com) ### Where does ADÉLA fit in this week’s release cycle? ADÉLA’s “PRIMA” was the debut album in the group Billboard highlighted. Billboard named her alongside Miley and Beyoncé in the Sept. 4 guide. ADÉLA’s official store said the album featured the singles “KGB” and “Red Bottoms.” (billboard.com) (upi.com) Universal Music Canada had previewed the release in July, saying “PRIMA” was due Sept. 4 and tying it to a North American tour launch in September. That made ADÉLA the newest artist among the headline names in the week’s release stack. (billboard.com) (shop.adelaxo.com) ### What comes next after the Sept. 4 drops? Sept. 18 is the next firm date in Miley’s rollout, when “Bass Persuades” is scheduled to arrive as a full album. The Fader also reported that Miley’s Hollywood Bowl presales began Sept. 8 ahead of October shows on Oct. 16 and Oct. 18. (universalmusic.ca) (billboard.com) September is also the next milestone attached to ADÉLA’s campaign, with Universal Music Canada saying her North American tour launches that month. Beyoncé’s official store, meanwhile, said physical orders for the “B’Day” anniversary editions begin shipping in September. (thefader.com) (ca.billboard.com) (beyonce.com) (universalmusic.ca)