Edward Christopher Sheeran, MBE is an English singer, songwriter, guitarist, record producer, and actor. He attended the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford as an undergraduate from the age of 18 in 2009. In early 2011, Sheeran independently released the extended play, No. 5 Collaborations Project.

Lemonade is the sixth studio album by American singer and songwriter Beyoncé. It was released on April 23, 2016, through Parkwood Entertainment. The album was accompanied by the release of a 60-minute short film of the same name, which premiered on HBO. It features co-production from a wide range of artists, and includes guest vocals from artists including James Blake, Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, and Jack White. To further promote the album, Beyoncé will embark on The Formation World Tour in April 2016.

On February 6, 2016, the day before her 2015 Super Bowl halftime show performance, Beyoncé released a new buzz single exclusively on Tidal called "Formation". The song was available to download for free. The song was accompanied by a music video directed by Knowles herself. Knowles references the Black Lives Matter movement, as well as her wealth, public influence, southern heritage, and African American culture.