Walter Garrett Riddick, Jr.
B'Day is the second studio album by American singer and songwriter Beyoncé. It was released on August 31, 2006, by Columbia Records, Music World Entertainment and Sony Urban Music. The album was recorded in April 2006, and was produced by Beyoncé herself, alongside Darkchild, Nellee Hooper, Ne-Yo, The Neptunes, Stargate, and Swizz Beatz, among others. The album features two guest appearances from Beyoncé's then-boyfriend Jay-Z, with deluxe and international editions including Bun B of UGK, Slim Thug, Shakira, and Alejandro Fernández.