Global Radio is reportedly considering ignoring surprise Beyoncé track, “Formation,” according to a report in U.K. tabloid the Mirror. With the BBC fully behind the song—out viaColin Barlow's Sony imprint RCA in Blighty—a blackout at Global will surely be ill-advised.
As HITS music-biz insider I.B. Bad noted in his latest column, "Formation" may not be released as a single. It is thought to be primarily intended as a perpetuation of Beyoncé's brand, and a setup for her just-announced tour.
It's currently available on Tidal and YouTube only, and the Global team are said to be waiting for a more officially released track from Beyoncé. Will they change their minds? A playlist meeting 2/11 will decide its fate.
Over at rival BBC, “Formation” has already had a few spins this week and will be sitting on the BBC Radio 1 C List from week beginning 2/15.
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Insiders are saying that Beyoncé, whose next Columbia album was also thought to be coming in April, is still working on the project, and it will come when it comes. The new song from her brief appearance with Coldplay during the Super Bowl halftime show may not be released as a single; it’s thought to be primarily intended as a perpetuation of her brand and a setup for her just-announced tour.
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