Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Beyoncé and Selena’s Houston Connection Becomes a New Duet
Beyoncé and Selena Quintanilla now appear together on a new song.
Beyoncé recorded the Spanish song “Irreemplazable,” and Selena originally sang “Como La Flor.”
The two songs were combined for Beyoncé’s B’Day anniversary release.
Selena’s family and estate approved the collaboration.
Beyoncé first saw Selena at a Houston mall when she was about 12.
At that time, Beyoncé was not yet famous.
Selena’s music later helped Beyoncé learn Spanish pronunciation for recording.
Selena died in 1995 at age 23.
The new song connects their Houston roots and Beyoncé’s long admiration for Selena.
Beyoncé released “Irreemplazable (Como La Flor)” on the 20th anniversary edition of B’Day.
The track combines Beyoncé’s Spanish version of “Irreplaceable” with Selena Quintanilla’s “Como La Flor.”
Selena’s estate approved the collaboration, released 31 years after the Tejano singer’s death.
Beyoncé recalled meeting Selena at Houston’s The Galleria when she was about 12 years old.
Beyoncé has said Selena’s music influenced her Spanish pronunciation while recording in 2007.
- Who
- Beyoncé and Selena Quintanilla, whose recorded vocals appear together.
- What
- A new track, “Irreemplazable (Como La Flor),” combines Beyoncé’s Spanish version of “Irreplaceable” with Selena’s “Como La Flor.”
- When
- The collaboration was released with the B’Day 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition, on Beyoncé’s 45th birthday; Selena died in 1995.
- Where
- The artists’ connection began in Houston, including a childhood meeting at The Galleria.
- Why
- The release reflects Beyoncé’s long-standing admiration for Selena and her influence on Beyoncé’s Spanish-language music.
- New track
- “Irreemplazable (Como La Flor)”
- Beyoncé album edition
- B’Day 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
- Original album anniversary
- 20 years after B’Day’s original release
- Selena approval
- The collaboration was approved by Selena’s estate.
- Childhood meeting
- Beyoncé recalled seeing Selena at The Galleria in Houston when she was about 12.
- Spanish-language project
- Beyoncé worked on Irreemplazable in 2007.
- Other new material
- The expanded edition includes the Maluma collaboration “Cuerpo Tumbao (Get Me Bodied)” and previously unreleased recordings.