Formation- Context Flashcards
1
Q
What is the lead single for the album Lemonade?
A
Formation
2
Q
When was the song Formation released?
A
The day before Beyoncé performed at the Super Bowl final in February 2016
3
Q
Who directed the music video for Formation?
A
Melina Matsoukas
4
Q
What award did the Formation music video win at the 2016 Clio Awards?
A
Clio Award for Innovation and Creative Excellence in a Music Video
5
Q
For which Grammy Awards was the Formation music video nominated?
A
The 59th Grammy Awards
6
Q
What historical events does the Formation music video reference?
A
Racism and slavery
7
Q
What natural disaster is depicted in the backdrop of the Formation music video?
A
Flooding in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina
8
Q
The Formation music video addresses issues related to _______.
A
racial tension in America
