Formation - Beyoncé - Music video

⁣"Formation" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé for her sixth studio album Lemonade (2016). It was written by Rae Sremmurd, Beyoncé, Asheton Hogan, and Mike Will Made It and produced by the latter three. It served as the album's lead single, released on February 6, 2016 through Parkwood Entertainment to critical acclaim. In order to promote the song, Beyoncé performed it during her guest appearance at the Super Bowl 50 halftime show the day after its premiere.