Formation
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Formation
Summary
Formation is a single[1]. Formation ranks in the top 2% of single entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (622 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Formation's instance of is recorded as single[3].
- Formation's instance of is recorded as film[4].
- Formation's instance of is recorded as music video[5].
- Formation was directed by Melina Matsoukas[6].
- Formation's composer is recorded as Beyoncé[7].
- Formation's genre is trap music[8].
- Formation's genre is contemporary R&B[9].
- Formation's genre is bounce music[10].
- Formation's genre is hip-hop[11].
- Formation followed Runnin' (Lose It All)[12].
- Formation was followed by Sorry[13].
- A cast member of Formation was Beyoncé[14].
- A cast member of Formation was Big Freedia[15].
- A cast member of Formation was Messy Mya[16].
- Formation was produced by Mike WiLL Made-It[17].
- Formation was performed by Beyoncé[18].
- Formation's record label is recorded as Columbia Records[19].
- Formation's place of publication is recorded as United States[20].
- Formation is part of Lemonade[21].
- The original language of Formation was English[22].
- Formation's Commons category is recorded as Formation (song)[23].
- Formation was distributed by music download[24].
- Formation's country of origin is recorded as United States[25].
- Formation was published on February 2016[26].
- Formation was published on February 6, 2016[27].
Product Details
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Body
Authorship and Creation
Among the performers on Formation was Beyoncé[18]. Formation was produced by Mike WiLL Made-It[17]. Formation was directed by Melina Matsoukas[6]. Cast members include Beyoncé[14], Big Freedia[15], and Messy Mya[16].
Publication
Publication dates include February 2016[26] and February 6, 2016[27]. Formation's place of publication is recorded as United States[20]. The original language of Formation was English[22]. Genres include trap music[8], contemporary R&B[9], bounce music[10], and hip-hop[11]. Formation is part of Lemonade[21]. Formation was distributed by music download[24].
Adaptations and Inspiration
Formation followed Runnin' (Lose It All)[12]. Formation was followed by Sorry[13].
Why It Matters
Formation ranks in the top 2% of single entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (622 views/month).[2] Formation has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30]