So, you may recall that back in April 2016, superstar Beyoncé Knowles-Carter released what was then potentially her most honest album to date, Lemonade.
The project arrived as a short film on HBO before being released exclusively on Tidal, the streaming app co-owned by a conglomerate of artists including Beyoncé and husband Jay-Z.
It delivered several bangers including “Formation”, “Sorry”, and “Freedom”.
The album also delved deep into the power couple's relationship, suggesting that there had been infidelity and sparking several theories over who “Becky with the good hair” might be.
And Queen B let the world know that the value of the project was much bigger than streams when she famously sang: “If I gave two fucks about streaming numbers / Would have put Lemonade up on Spotify.”
Since its release the album has been available for PURCHASE on Apple music and streaming exclusively on Tidal.
But the time has come. No this is not a drill, this is real life. Lemonade is finally available for streaming across all platforms and the people are so ready.
Beyoncé's #LEMONADE album w/ "Sorry (Original Demo)" now available everywhere. 🍋 • Apple Music: https://t.co/pJiJc8Grp6 • iTunes: https://t.co/SoUb4gAnrt • Amazon: https://t.co/Zjyo4T0VPG • Spotify: https://t.co/LgDnyIyGUW • TIDAL: https://t.co/90HkXbvc4A
OMG LEMONADE IS STREAMING ❤️❤️❤️❤️ You can TASTE the DISHONESTY it’s all OVER YOUR BREATH. AS YOU PASS IT CAVALIER. BUT EVEN THATS A TEST. CONSTANTLY AWARE OF IT ALL
The option to stream on other apps hasn't been particularly quick.
Me when Lemonade came out vs me when Lemonade became available on Spotify
Yes, it's arrived exactly three years to the date that it was first released.
“Beyoncé’s album ‘Lemonade’ is not currently available on Spotify. We are working on it and hope to have it soon.” When it actually happens 3 years later 💁🏽♂️☕️😂 #LemonadeOnSpotify
I am not a member of the Beyhive at all but I've never been so relieved to see an album on Spotify as I am today. I'm out of email addresses to sign up to Tidal trials. #Lemonade
Beyonce put Lemonade on SPOTIFY. I never thought I’d see the day. I’m about to play this like it just dropped all over again. YASSSS
wow lemonade is really THAT bitch.. beyonce did what she fucking had to do
But people don't care, because it's like hearing it for the first time.
Me listening to Lemonade on Spotify as if it's a new album. #LemonadeOnSpotify
Me blasting “Lemonade” like it’s new music I’ve never heard before because it’s on FINALLY on Spotify now #LemonadeOnSpotify #beyonce
Fans are in formation and ready to stream the hell out of this album.
Everyone when Lemonade dropped on Spotify and Apple Music
LEMONADE ON SPOTIFY THIS IS NOT A DRILL
And the album comes with an original demo version of Sorry.
So you tellin me Beyoncé really kept that demo version of sorry to herself for the past 3 years?!I’m gettin sick of her #LemonadeOnSpotify
So, Beyoncé kept Sorry (Original Demo) from us for three years?? #LemonadeOnSpotify
Sorry (original demo)
And as Lemonade becomes available everywhere, Tidal just got an exclusive choreography version of “Formation”. In accordance with our Beyoncé calendar... this should be available everywhere else by April 23, 2022. How exciting!
Dropped: @Beyonce. "Formation (Choreography Version)." Exclusively on TIDAL. https://t.co/ACpZJQ3N4H