It seems that the team at Time magazine is part of the BeeHive because why else would they choose a simple song as ‘Formation’ as Song of the Year. Of all the Beyoncé songs out there, that’s their choice? Do you think Beyoncé truly deserves this honor? Check out the video and let us know.
Time Magazine on choosing Beyonce’s Formation as Song of the Year
Where do you start with “Formation?” It’s an unapologetic, specific document of black womanhood in a country struggling with systematic oppression and racist dogwhistling. It’s the perfect epilogue for Lemonade, the “visual album” that mined Beyoncé’s marriage for high drama and reinforced her complete command of her artistry. It’s the foundation for a gigantic world tour and the equivalent of a small country’s GDP in merchandise sales. Things have never been the same for Red Lobster. Maybe you start here: it’s the boldest, weirdest song she’s ever made, a trap-marching band monster sturdy enough to bear all of that cultural weight.