Which song did Beyoncé record for the 2002 film Austin Powers in Goldmember?

Beyoncé recorded the song “Work It Out” for the 2002 film Austin Powers in Goldmember.

“Work It Out” was written and produced by The Neptunes, the production team of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo. The song was released as a single in June 2002 and appeared on the film’s soundtrack. Beyoncé also appeared in Austin Powers in Goldmember as Foxxy Cleopatra, a character styled as a 1970s funk and blaxploitation heroine.

The track helped introduce Beyoncé as a solo performer before the release of Dangerously in Love. Its sound uses a retro funk approach, matching the film’s period-inspired comedy and visual style. The song’s music video also incorporated Austin Powers imagery and featured Mike Myers in character.

“Work It Out” is often confused with Beyoncé’s later soundtrack songs or solo singles. It predates her 2003 debut album and was not the lead single from that album. Its importance is that it connects her early solo recording career with her first major film role.