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Here’s Everything There Is to Know About Beyoncé’s New Song and Video, ‘Formation’

Just moments ago, Beyoncé pulled what our pals at Popjustice are calling a “Partial Beyoncé,” surprise-releasing her new single (and music video), “Formation.” Here’s absolutely everything there is to know about the track at this moment:

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    She’s likely performing it at the Super Bowl Halftime Show with Coldplay tomorrow night, if reports from dress rehearsals are credible.

  2. It’s produced by Mike WiLL Made-It (he confirmed it to this author on Twitter).
  3. The music video was filmed at least partially in New Orleans, a fact that’d been rumored when Bey was seen shooting at the city’s Superdome football arena in December.
  4. It uses a vocal sample from New Orleans bounce rap pioneer Big Freedia. Look for that at the 1:10 mark.
  5. Queen Bey shouts out her favorite seafood fast casual joint in a very fantastic lyric: “When he f**k me good I take his ass to Red Lobster.”
  6. Much of the song’s lyricism focuses on Beyoncé’s history and family. She shouts out her parents (“My daddy Alabama / Mama Louisiana”), her husband (“I’m so possessive so I rock his Roc necklaces”), and her home state (“You mix that negro with that Creole make a Texas bamma”).
  7. The star’s already released a line of clothing and apparel (“The Formation Collection”) with lyrics emblazoned on items such as t-shirts, hats, bags, and phone cases — don’t ever call her unprepared. We’re partial to the “Slay” t-shirt, though the “Hot Sauce” hat is pretty fresh too:
    Here's Everything There Is to Know About Beyoncé's New Song and Video, 'Formation'
  8. The video features several brief appearances from Bey’s daughter with husband Jay Z, Blue Ivy. Here’s a screenshot to prove it:Here's Everything There Is to Know About Beyoncé's New Song and Video, 'Formation'