Beyonc is marking her birthday with the release of a remastered and expanded edition of B'DAY, the landmark second album that established her as a commanding singer, songwriter, and producer.

Originally released Sept. 4, 2006, B'DAY introduced the world to a 25-year-old Houstonian determined to take control of her creative direction.

Recorded in an intense two-week session, the album blended live instrumentation, R&B melodies and harmonies with the hard-hitting rhythms of hip-hop.