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Playlist: 15 songs to get you ready for the Formation Tour

This weekend was quite eventful. Not only did the Denver Broncos win the Super Bowl, but more importantly Beyoncé pulled a 2013 on us and dropped a single and a music video. And then decided to announce that she's going on tour this summer right after reminding us that we were all watching a football game at a Beyoncé concert. 

Here are 15 Beyoncé songs to get you ready for the Formation Tour if you're lucky enough to get tickets, or just 14 Beyoncé songs if you're not that lucky.

1. ***Flawless

As much as I love the remix, the original is still my favorite version.

2. Run the World

Instant classic and pretty iconic.

3. 7/11

When the Beyoncé Platinum Edition came out with this gem on it, I listened to it for three days straight. Much like I'm currently doing with Formation.

4. Upgrade U ft. Jay-Z

This is without a doubt one of the most underrated Beyoncé songs. Jay-Z is on it. 10/10 would recommend. 

5. Irreplaceable 

10 years later, this song is still great. It was nominated for a Grammy. Need I say more.

6. Deja Vu ft. Jay-Z

I enjoy Beyoncé songs that feature Jay-Z mainly because I love the two of them together a lot. It's also a good song.

7. Drunk In Love ft. Jay-Z

Much love for this song. Much love for Jayonce.

8. Partition

This was the first song I heard off of "Beyoncé" back in 2013 and it still has a special place in my heart. 

9. Baby Boy ft. Sean Paul

A staple of middle school dances; great for a trip down memory lane.

10. 1+1

This is much slower than most everything on here but it's a nice slow song about being in love. Her vocals are nice too, so that's a plus.

11. Countdown

One of the best songs off of "4", this song always puts me in a good mood.

12. Single Ladies

Iconic.

13. Crazy in Love ft. Jay-Z

The song that launched Beyonce as a solo artist. Also it features Jay-Z.

14. Love On Top

I try to hit the high notes at the end to no avail, but alas a very good song. 

15. Halo

A great way to end a great playlist. Soft, kind of soothing, the only other slow-ish song on this playlist.

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