What was Beyoncé’s second solo studio album?

B’Day was Beyoncé’s second solo studio album, released in 2006.

The album arrived on September 4, 2006, Beyoncé’s 25th birthday. Its title is a wordplay on “birthday,” and the record followed her 2003 debut album Dangerously in Love.

B’Day produced several successful singles, including “Déjà Vu,” featuring Jay-Z, “Irreplaceable,” and “Beautiful Liar,” a later duet with Shakira. The album’s sound emphasized energetic R&B and pop, with many tracks recorded during a concentrated studio period.

B’Day also became connected with Beyoncé’s film work because an expanded edition included songs associated with Dreamgirls, the 2006 musical film in which she played Deena Jones. It should not be confused with 4, her fourth solo album, released in 2011.