The Lion King: The Gift
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Parkwood
  • Release Date: Jul 19, 2019
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8.7

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  3. Negative: 117 out of 1106
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  1. Luanaf
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé, obrigada pela música brown skin girl

    Tenho orgulho de ser uma "menina de pela marrom"! Somos lindas.
  2. Cauansofre
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    não consigo parar de ouvir Beyoncé é uma deusa! Tanto ela quanto esse álbum merecem todo o reconhecimento do mundo. Espero que depois dessa obra as pessoas em geral valorizem mais os artistas africanos. Eles tbm são muito talentosos
  3. Juliaviki
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    Monumental! Esse álbum é o melhor album do ano até agora. Amei todas as músicas, mas a minha preferida é FIND YOUR WAY BACK. Hino!
  4. Baddestvirgo1
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    An amazing experience with music, Beyoncé made an excellent performance again, that's great!
  5. Israelr4
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse álbum "monumental", parabéns Queen B você trabalha com uma perfeição não tem para ninguém , vem Grammy vem Oscar… Expand
  6. damnsamk
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    What a power. I could not be more surprised with all the sonority of the album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  7. samuele1997
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    Once again, the Queen blew my mind with her limitless talent and creativity. A real musical Genius.
  8. Kariina
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    Esse álbum inteiro merece ser ovacionado de pé. Beyoncé é extremamente perfeita! Tudo que essa mulher faz é muito bem pensado. Parece uma obra renascentista.
  9. AnaCarol
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    Tudo que a Beyoncé toca é perfeição. Eu sou grata por viver na mesma época que essa mulher.
  10. PriscilaR
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    Sem palavras pra essa obra. Beyoncé como sempre indo contra a maré. Tudo que se ouve mas rádios hoje em dia é pop alternativo, tropical house, rap e reggaeton. Beyoncé mostrando que não é uma artista acomodada e expandindo seus horizontes com novas sonoridades e colocando a música africana no mainstream atual. Maior artista da atualidade
  11. viniciusn
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    It's a **** album! beyoncé as always reinventing itself and giving us another quality material, the songs combine very well with the interludes and we can highlight Black Skin Girls, Power and Water, as the best of this album.
  12. TiroKetso
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    Black Excellence
  13. passfreetohell
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    This album is just amazing, a lot of empowering content. This is what we call representativeness for black people. Loved it.
  14. Seg
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Simply amazing from the firts song to the last... Beyoncé you'are a legend.
  15. jplucena
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    An African inspired album fulfilled with different beats and rhythms that makes a unique experience to listen.
  16. Drakegio19
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    This what everything I could have wanted but with Beyoncé’s perfectionist touch . Beautiful African sounds with American modernism
  17. guillemciccone
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    a contemporany interpretation of the film's soundtrack. it has a constant cinematic and theatrical feeling to it, i would call it sonic cinema. not only that, but every song is tailored specifically to the story line of Lion King but when you separate the song from the movie it takes on its own narrative that you can . take how you interpret a completely different way. so diverse not onlya contemporany interpretation of the film's soundtrack. it has a constant cinematic and theatrical feeling to it, i would call it sonic cinema. not only that, but every song is tailored specifically to the story line of Lion King but when you separate the song from the movie it takes on its own narrative that you can . take how you interpret a completely different way. so diverse not only in genres but also in languages. Beyoncé really did something with this. and the music videos to "Spirit" and "Bigger" are absolutely beautiful, so african... the dance moves, the looks, the locations.. she's making a statement about her culture as she writes herself into it. she NEVER fails to deliver and reinvent herself.… Expand
  18. Luigy_Isobel
    Jul 24, 2019
    2
    Just a overrated album, so long and boring, at the same of negronce. It's so fake álbum
  19. mandara
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    Great afro beats music in one album. Shows how diversified Beyoncé is. Great album
  20. Serenachacha
    Jul 22, 2019
    0
    Its not strong enough for this classic movie! Beyonce is not doing good music anymore!
  21. thlvra
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum de excelente produção. Mixagem moderna e composta do mais alto nível da produção afro-americana. Há um passeio pelas savanas sonoras e nos traz ao continente africano através de cada batida. Impecável.… Expand
  22. Angelohy
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    Álbum maravilhoso! Meu deus, cada lançamento ela se superando em todos os quesitos
  23. Jaqueline___
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    So beautiful and so emotional... and say things that need to be said. Feel so touched by this masterpiece.
  24. bieloliveira
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé is giving us the gift of her talent and good taste. There is no doubt that this album is a 10/10.
  25. YasminEulalio
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    Perfeição! Esse álbum é uma jóia, assim como tudo que Beyoncé faz. Eu estou apaixonada por tudo nesse album
  26. Andyfbh
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    Álbum da carreira haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
    the lion king: the gift é mais uma prova de tudo que a beyoncé faz é perfeito músicas impecáveis, toda representatividade acerca da áfrica trazendo elementos da música de lá e também cantores africanos pro álbum, perfeito pode vir buscar o seu grammy beyoncé https://t.co/C2Yj8WaV13
  27. sammyanthony
    Jul 23, 2019
    6
    For an album inspired by its movie, The Lion King: The Gift seems trying to stray away from its essence. While it's good to keep everyone aware of black people issues, this album should has been describing the movie itself. The existence of so many interludes (13, which almost comprises half of the whole) aren't necessary to be there, as all the songs aren't really corresponding to them.For an album inspired by its movie, The Lion King: The Gift seems trying to stray away from its essence. While it's good to keep everyone aware of black people issues, this album should has been describing the movie itself. The existence of so many interludes (13, which almost comprises half of the whole) aren't necessary to be there, as all the songs aren't really corresponding to them.

    Except the interludes are the only thing that actually necessary.    … Expand
  28. Nathanblwg
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    This album is not just an album but it is a movement of culture that bridge society to unite, understand each other and being proud of ourself. Other than that, this album also includes the best sounds from Africa and it is the best African sound to be introduce to the world. This album is not just a gift to Africa but it is another way for it to be a pride of Africa and All the African people.
  29. adotadacarter
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    a produção desse álbum é incrível todos os sons, as letras das músicas e suas referências ao filme nos conta a história por outra perspectiva é GENIAL e nos da sensação de estar em contato com a cultura africana.
  30. Branquelowest
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    This album is just perfect, it's amazing how Beyoncé put together all these African artists and all these African rhythms and cultures and yet the album is cohesive and has its essence. She is always reinventing herself, always bringing works that show she is the greatest living artist. It is a pity that from the moment she decided to embrace her black culture more and pass it on to herThis album is just perfect, it's amazing how Beyoncé put together all these African artists and all these African rhythms and cultures and yet the album is cohesive and has its essence. She is always reinventing herself, always bringing works that show she is the greatest living artist. It is a pity that from the moment she decided to embrace her black culture more and pass it on to her music, many people started attacking her and belittling her work, but unfortunately racism is still a very present evil in the world.… Expand
  31. Tolu
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    The gift album is a spectacular album. As a Nigerian I can say it truly reflects the richness and beauty in the African culture. The interludes play both complimentary and supplementary roles in the album as they make each song more colourful and understandable. Songs like Spirit, brown skin girl, bigger, mood 4 eva stand out. However, the most touching song for me is Otherside,, and theThe gift album is a spectacular album. As a Nigerian I can say it truly reflects the richness and beauty in the African culture. The interludes play both complimentary and supplementary roles in the album as they make each song more colourful and understandable. Songs like Spirit, brown skin girl, bigger, mood 4 eva stand out. However, the most touching song for me is Otherside,, and the most enjoyable is Already.… Expand
  32. maxiknowles
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Excelente álbum dedicado al amor hacia la cultura de áfrica y tiene gran espíritu de la película El Rey León. Todos los artistas están a la altura de transmitir toda su pasión y profesionalismo.
    El alma claramente es Beyoncé y nunca defrauda.
  33. Elisaamore
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Essa mulher não tem pena do mundo em geral né??? Não importa o que ela faz, sempre entrega qualidade e algo que soa perfeito para o não só para o momento, mas além dele.
  34. beyladies
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Álbum super bem explorado, músicas com afrobeat ficou lindo demais, a música brow skin girl mostrou para meninas negras terem autoestima e orgulho de sua etnia, beyoncé lenda viva que não se importa com charts e sim a mensagem e o legado que ela passa!
  35. a_sebastian
    Jul 22, 2019
    2
    This woman is so overrated, she did a few catchy songs, but for the rest... she is just surfing on the wave of PCness. Ok. I overdid it, but still, listen to that record, do you remember the Elton John songs? Still yeah.?
  36. MarcelaJ
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé é a maior artista da atualidade. Eu não esperava menos do que a perfeição pra esse álbum. Tudo que essa mulher toca vira ouro
  37. ErikaAmaro
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Não tem nenhuma música ruim nesse album. Todos os artistas envolvidos estão de parabéns.
  38. JonasDias
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Eu não consigo parar de ouvir as músicas MOOD 4 EVA, KEYS TO THE KINGDOM e BROWN SKIN GIRL. Esse é o melhor album que eu já ouvi em anos.
  39. Heitorpm
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum maravilhoso, com influências africanas, que possui muita representatividade envolvida.… Expand
  40. vanderswn3
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Perfeito a negona sabe ser lendária
    gostei das músicas
    das parcerias
    de tudo
  41. LaviniaVitoria
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Que álbum incrível! É bom saber que em pleno 2019 ainda existam artistas que fazem isso pela arte e não pelos gráficos. Muito obrigada por ajudar a projetar a música africana no mundo
  42. Fakeknowles
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Uma linda carta de amor África !! Beyoncé mais uma vez arrasando nos álbuns !!!!!
  43. Theusfigueredo
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a art and represent the power black in the best film a Disney.
    Beyoncé is a Wonderful, fantastic and legendary girl    … Expand
  44. Ketbua
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Eu não consigo expressar em palavras o quanto esse álbum mexeu comigo, cada faixa me deixou com tanto orgulho tanto da Beyoncé quanto de toda cultura e história por trás das músicas.
  45. nataliacmm
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    É um álbum tão lindo e tão importante, uma verdadeira carta de amor. Beyoncé mais uma vez trazendo um álbum incrível e tão verdadeiro.
    Obrigado, Beyoncé!!!
  46. AnaViegas
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Eu amei tudo nesse álbum! Em uma era em que a maioria dos artistas estão preguiçosos e fazendo músicas com as mesmas batidas de sempre para os charts, Beyoncé veio e lançou um álbum com musicalidade africana. Eu estou encantada com essa obra
  47. blessed_banana
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    A concept of always fighting for balance like Ying and Yang (Scar and Simba on the cover image) is bringing a lot of interesting lyrical content from Beyoncé. At some point you understand that it is a celebration of self love, confidence, harmony in life and happiness and an album without any skips. Periodt. She is really taking it to a whole another level with the new sound, concept,A concept of always fighting for balance like Ying and Yang (Scar and Simba on the cover image) is bringing a lot of interesting lyrical content from Beyoncé. At some point you understand that it is a celebration of self love, confidence, harmony in life and happiness and an album without any skips. Periodt. She is really taking it to a whole another level with the new sound, concept, melodies and an authentic image by bringing many fresh african musicians like Shatta Wale, Wizkid, Tierra Whack, Moonchild Sanelly etc. Great choice of artists, also Pharell and Childish Gambino really complemented the sound. Love the fact that the album kinda tells you a story of Simba, but also all of us, while you listen to it. Sounds much better with all the interludes, gave chills at some point. She is not belting a G5 to be valid in music world anymore, her voice is expressing emotion and owns the vision and in the best way possible. Really amazing seeing her artistry flourish. Also saw a video the other day of a bunch of africans kids singing along to "Brown skin girl, your skin just like pearls, the best thing in the world!" and it gave me life! Beyoncé, you're doing it for the culture and I'm so happy to see so many people around our planet Earth being touched and impacted by your art. In conclusion we stan even harder.… Expand
  48. amarilis
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    simplesmente surreal... Só quem é, sabe a importância e relevância. Contempla à ancestralidade africana de forma extremamente elegante, moderna e Necessária.
  49. KeylaB
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Album do ano! Muito obrigada por essa Obra, Beyoncé! Obrigada por ser essa artista incrível que você é. Esse álbum é um filme sonoro
  50. LuccasDuelle
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Simplesmente magnífico, a representatividade a mil, cada dia mais os trabalhos da Beyoncé me deixam com a auto-estima lá em cima, e me deixando mais orgulhoso de ser quem eu sou.
  51. saintsxsavage
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A TRULLY GIFT! Beyoncé starts the album with a interlude of Mufasa talking about the delicated balance and then BIGGER starts... with inspirational lyric and i fell it. Her intention was tell us the movie story based on music and she did it well. The album is also a celebration to her african heritage and we can realize this in some songs with a huge afro beat and she knows perfectly how to match the lyrics in these types of music… Expand
  52. Joaos98
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    An incredible masterpiece that stands on its own, but also feels extremely connected to the movie. The album and its uniqueness feels like a breath of fresh air, and will definitely open the doors for many African artists in the future.
  53. Allysa
    Jul 22, 2019
    4
    A good wave of African sound but she played it very safe on most of the songs and she is capable of doing bigger. Get more drums. Get more chants. Get more instruments. Brown Skin Girl is a flawless song. SCAR is awesome. Otherwise is great. The dance anthem with Nija, Whack, Busiswa & Moonchild is a potential hit. Beyonce made an African collection album but I feel she tried less and sheA good wave of African sound but she played it very safe on most of the songs and she is capable of doing bigger. Get more drums. Get more chants. Get more instruments. Brown Skin Girl is a flawless song. SCAR is awesome. Otherwise is great. The dance anthem with Nija, Whack, Busiswa & Moonchild is a potential hit. Beyonce made an African collection album but I feel she tried less and she is very capable of doing bigger. The videos will probably add vision to the sounds and add the flavors needed.… Expand
  54. WalbyHive
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso, sem dúvidas Beyoncé continua seu reinado mostrando para o mundo que ela não precisa fazer hit's.
  55. beylanguage
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    a truly masterpiece, Beyoncé reunited all the way african artists and served culture and an magic sound, a truly underrated art
  56. felipe_tapia19
    Jul 22, 2019
    0
    Que disco tan horrible, mafionsé no es capaz de sacar un disco bueno desde lemonade y más encima se cuelga de 50 personas aquí. Todo sumado a una película horrible. Pasando la goriloncé
  57. AlexNS
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Endless and powerfull! It's all about Africa, Proud and Art! Beyoncé always giving us the her best!!!
  58. joanne7
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Beyonce has done it again! The authentic diasporic talent that this album highlights is so real and the music is so good. Not only does Beyoncé feature herself throughout the album, of course, she allows Many African and African-American artists to contribute to this album inspired by the Lion King movie and its themes. Standouts from this album include the beautiful Bigger album opener,Beyonce has done it again! The authentic diasporic talent that this album highlights is so real and the music is so good. Not only does Beyoncé feature herself throughout the album, of course, she allows Many African and African-American artists to contribute to this album inspired by the Lion King movie and its themes. Standouts from this album include the beautiful Bigger album opener, Ja Are E by Burna Boy, the empowering Brown Skin Girl with her daughter (although she needs no introduction) Blue Ivy, Wizkid, and Saint Jhn. As a Gaga fan and appreciator of the arts, I can recognize the beauty of this album. However, I notice a lot of the fanbase want to hate on this album jist because its Beyonce, who they hate for whatever reason. Perhaps their own projections and insecurities. She is a talent who we have to appreciate while she is still breathing.… Expand
  59. Rell1999
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    This album is amazing. Beyoncé is a musical genius. When I first heard it was going to be an Afro beats album I didn’t think I would like it, but Beyoncé knows how to nail every genre. The things she can do with her voice is spectacular.
  60. beykandaforever
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Her musical genius is felt all throughout this album. She is no longer making music for the charts or the masses, this is part of "something way bigger". The album feels authentic, the bars are clean, the vocals outstanding, and the production is complete. Brown Skin Girl is the most needed and important song since Formation. The queen has done it again.
  61. marcoschristian
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. E ela fez de novo, lançou o álbum do ano... uma carta linda de amor a Africa e com toda sua magia vocal eu me senti abençoado por todos meus ancestrais. eu tenho tanta sorte de viver no mesmo tempo que Beyoncé. Abrindo as portas da diversidade com Afrobeat.… Expand
  62. licinhaand
    Jul 22, 2019
    0
    What happened to beyonce? an album without emotion, empty compositions, poorly produced.
    As bad as the movie.
  63. Atos67
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    O album esta perfeito, ela fez o álbum em presente é homenagem para África e é muito lindo ver isso, ver as crianças e mulheres negras ouvindo "Brown Skin Girl" é emocionante, é gratificante ver a representatividade que a Beyoncé tem e a visibilidade que ele deu para artistas africanos com esse album
  64. Hermandeen
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    BEAUTIFUL, just Beautiful. With every listen, I have a new favorite song. It's like I can't pick. I'm currently listening to "Otherside" and I'm loving it, especially the ending. 10/10 for the whole album from me.
  65. petere7801
    Jul 22, 2019
    0
    Simply put the best album out this year. The songs are not just awesome, but the arrangement of the album tells the story. And the fact that she brought in authentic A1 African artists is a great plus.
  66. DropDeadFred
    Jul 22, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lame. It's okay to not like Beyonce. She can sing. We get it. But this album isn't anything special. She doesn't have the voice to do this rachet rap mumble music. She's better than that. It's almost like she is pandering. The Spirit video is all about Africa, though Beyonce is Rich af and can't even get a private jet out to Africa to shot this video. Ha ok. The Brown Skin Girl is hella autotune with everyone else on this song. Not even a bop it's a flop. And Beyonce over here light skin .tho ha ok.… Expand
  67. Alexnis
    Jul 21, 2019
    0
    O álbum fala mais de Beyoncé do que do filme. Não sabe compor, letras vazias e rasas. Melodias clichês parecidas com seus últimos trabalhos. O álbum soa como um Lemonade 2.0. Apenas uma tentativa falha de ao menos ser indicada ao Oscar e repetir o sucesso de Nasce uma estrela.
  68. edwardmatias
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    A brilliant and fresh compilation of African sounds, The Gift is a global showcase of talent that are barely noticed by the world.
  69. ycamurca
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    I heard this album over and over since Friday and it's DEFINITELY her best work till now.
  70. Ryandeat
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    This is one of the best albums I've ever heard so far! I don't know what those critics have been drinking, but the songs are fresh, almost flawlessly produced, colorful, contagious, meaningful and sometimes very emotional. That's a work thought by Beyoncé, but is not an album of hers and I am super glad that she gave so much space for others (talented) artists, who deserve but don't haveThis is one of the best albums I've ever heard so far! I don't know what those critics have been drinking, but the songs are fresh, almost flawlessly produced, colorful, contagious, meaningful and sometimes very emotional. That's a work thought by Beyoncé, but is not an album of hers and I am super glad that she gave so much space for others (talented) artists, who deserve but don't have the fame worldwide yet.… Expand
  71. arthurrodrigues
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    Only Beyoncé can do this art. I am so happy to be alive and be a witness of her work.
  72. Neto_leite4
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé being perfect always, beautiful album, simplify everything flawless..
  73. Orezi
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    It has been on repeat all day. Love My Power, Keys to the kingdom, Brown skin, Scar, Find your way back e.t.c. Just lovely
  74. Frenchbees
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    Beautiful love letter to Africa from the only one Queen B. The album is a bold move considering the fact that Afro beat genre has never crossed the Atlantic and that it’s an additional soundtrack from a remake movie. A classic movie and soundtrack that is often hailed as one of the greatest Disney artwork , in a completely new era of music, where we consume it differently. It’s a beautifulBeautiful love letter to Africa from the only one Queen B. The album is a bold move considering the fact that Afro beat genre has never crossed the Atlantic and that it’s an additional soundtrack from a remake movie. A classic movie and soundtrack that is often hailed as one of the greatest Disney artwork , in a completely new era of music, where we consume it differently. It’s a beautiful album where she blend perfectly with Africa most popular artists without sounding out of touch or doing too much. A masterpiece if you ask me… Expand
  75. ianece757
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    Let’s just take a minute to appreciate that Beyoncé could’ve completely taken over this album and made it a complete Beyoncé album. But instead she let other artists shine too. Not only artists, she let other black artists shine. She let them and herself use their melanin, their story, and their music to uplift the black community and to shed light, love, and appreciation for the blackLet’s just take a minute to appreciate that Beyoncé could’ve completely taken over this album and made it a complete Beyoncé album. But instead she let other artists shine too. Not only artists, she let other black artists shine. She let them and herself use their melanin, their story, and their music to uplift the black community and to shed light, love, and appreciation for the black community. And of course, we can’t forget about the love they showed for not only black girls, but for brown skin girls in general. The song “Brown Skin Girl” really made me love and appreciate my brown skin truly for the first time. For the first time, I saw nothing wrong with my brown skin, nappy curls, and my natural curves. I saw nothing wrong with being a black girl, especially in America, where the blackness of my skin is a good enough reason for me to be murdered in cold blood. Not only did I not see anything wrong with it, I felt proud of my skin color, or my heritage. I felt myself truly see what it’s like to honestly appreciate myself, just as I am. I saw fit to wear my skin color as a badge of honor. And there aren’t enough words to thank Beyoncé, SAINt JHN, WizKid, and ofc Blue Ivy for what that song did for me.… Expand
  76. Davidesaputo28
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    Amazing album. A beautiful mix between Africa and America. It's such a profound experience. I love for this masterpiece of sonic cinema!!
  77. rodrelton96
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    AOTY 2019. Beyonce's masterpiece. I really loved all the songs. The best thing of the album, in my opinion, is the song "Brown Skin Girl", because of it representativity. But, of course, there are differents songs, some more beautiful, some more dancing. Now, go to spotify and give Beyonce the streams she worths.
  78. kevingontijo
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Extremamente bem produzido, trazendo artistas africanos aos olho do mundo todo, enaltecendo a beleza e cultura africanas. Mais uma vez Beyoncé se superando.… Expand
  79. Serialkelly
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé provando como sempre que consegue inovar trazendo representatividade para a sua cultura, trazendo também visibilidade a cultura africana e referencias do filme "O rei leão" que foram mais do que importantes para entender o conceito que a obra estava propondo.
  80. Docetangerina
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    BEYONCÉ SEMPRE NOS SURPREENDENDO E NUNCA DECEPCIONANDO, MUITO PERFEITO, MAIOR E MELHOR ARTISTA DE TODOS OS TEMPOS
  81. simplyreviewer
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    Simply an amazing album, she gave opportunities to smaller African artists and created an outstanding album with a fantastic sonority
  82. m8uwantcocoa
    Jul 21, 2019
    6
    Like the movie, Beyonce just treads the same musical scenes with a more "modern" sound, which sometimes leads to the songs falling straight on their faces, like for example in the Kendrick Lamar collaboration "Nile" and the bloated "Brown Skin Girl".
  83. NunesCritic
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    Vocais impecáveis com parcerias que se encaixaram perfeitamente. Uma trilha moderna e explorando a musicalidade africana. Algumas canções nos transportam para a savana, como Spirit, por exemplo.
  84. Alef10
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    Maravilhosa, minha grande inspiradora! Que Deus abençoe cada dia mais! Te amo
  85. comicxwarrior
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    I feel blessed by this album, that's all we needed, along with the movie. simply GREAT.
  86. sinhpham
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    Very beautiful sounds & vocals of Africa. The Lion King The Gift is a love letter of Beyoncé to Africa
  87. SirFaulty
    Jul 21, 2019
    0
    Terrible just terrible. Give me the Elton John album any day of the week over this R&B rubbish.
  88. Kperso
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Un album puissant qui a été travaillé au niveau des sonorités, des textes et vocalement. En ce qui concerne Beyoncé vocalement, elle se situe entre les albums EVERYTHING IS LOVE et 4: Un vrai plaisir !
    Comme le disait B, cet album est « une lettre d’amour à l’Afrique » et cela se ressent sur la plupart des pistes. Beyoncé comme productrice: je dis OUI ! On sent l'amour porté à l'Afrique,    Un album puissant qui a été travaillé au niveau des sonorités, des textes et vocalement. En ce qui concerne Beyoncé vocalement, elle se situe entre les albums EVERYTHING IS LOVE et 4: Un vrai plaisir !
    Comme le disait B, cet album est « une lettre d’amour à l’Afrique » et cela se ressent sur la plupart des pistes. Beyoncé comme productrice: je dis OUI ! On sent l'amour porté à l'Afrique, et cela fait plaisir !
    L'album est diversifié, aucun son ne ressemble à un autre, tant sur les instruments, les paroles, et les sonorités vocales.
    Evidemment, les sons chantés par Beyoncé surpassent les autres à l'exception de KEYS TO THE KINGDOM interprétés par TIWA SAVAGE et MR EAZI qui pourrait très bien être le son de l'été !
    Je note que BIGGER offre une prestation vocale très convaincante montrant que B n'a pas perdu sa voix. Les sons qui portent l'album sont BIGGER, MOOD 4 EVA, WATER, BROWN SKIN GIRL, et ALREADY.

    En résumé: Un album PUISSANT qui place l'Afrique subsaharienne au coeur des réflexions des auditeurs, et ce grâce à Beyoncé qui utilise intelligemment l'image de marque du Roi Lion pour défendre une noble cause: l'Afrique est un cadeau pour tous et doit être préservée.

    UN REGAL!    … Expand
  89. Chefmoze85
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Beyonce does it again. This time bringing together the beat sounds from Africa to create track and melodies beyond life. From bigger to Spirit each song tells it's own story.
  90. AnaGa
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Amazing!!!! This album is pure perfection. Brown Skin Girl, Mood 4 Eva and Spirit are my favorite ones.
  91. LeoLeonardo1998
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    O álbum trás referência africana, além de ter participações afrodescendente! Beyoncé dificilmente falha em vocal, é possível sentir as vibrações, impecável.
  92. Vannder
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Perfect! Beyoncé was able to bring an incredible sound and all tracks pass the greatness of the work.
  93. Jovin
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BEYONCEs bestttt!!! Thiss album is really a game changer. . . Teamin up with a wide variety of artist . . . Creatin music that promotes love, culture and empowerment of not just women bbut every people of color. . My top picks are SPIRIT. . .BROWN SKIN GIRL. . .MOOD 4 EVAH. . . MY POWER. . NILE. . almost everythingggg… Expand
  94. Kholzen2
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Really great album. Terrific. Beyoncé continues to outdo herself and produce excellent music.
  95. rocdiva4040
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Incredible. The way she seamlessly mixed the lion king’s storyline with her own life struggles was inspired. The album is so cohesive. Loving the authenticity of the afrobeats artists, who were all amazing too. Brown Skin Girl is an instant classic.
  96. KellyAnne21
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Welcome to Mother Africa. I love the journey this album took me on. I love the fact she include all these different artists from Africa. If you are reading this, you should really go buy this album & listen to it.
  97. xordel
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    O álbum eh simplesmente PERFEITO em tudo! Uma verdadeira produção musical
  98. jajajajaja
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Brilliant. Empowering for the culture, specially for the upcoming generations. It follows exactly the thread of the lion king. The songs truly send messages and they have many fire phrases. Beyonce shows the power of her voice and the ones who collaborated too. A truly Gift to Africa and to the world.
  99. Chuck101_
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé has released a soundtrack album that brings some of Africa’s best musicians to most (if not all) popular music markets. We have no choice BUT to stan
  100. Lucasswiftie89
    Jul 20, 2019
    0
    Horrível. Essa Disney não tem oque fazer mesmo. Pegou a pior, que não sabe nem compor pra fazer uma bosta dessa. Ridículo isso e não sei como podem dizer que essa bosta é Impecável, obra-prima. Lixo sonoro, deus é pai. Queima a chifruda.
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#8 Most Discussed Album of 2019
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#22 Most Shared Album of 2019

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. HipHopDX
    Jul 25, 2019
    86
    Overall, it works and is another jewel in her crown — one that she, overall, can be proud to call hers.
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  2. Rolling Stone
    Jul 24, 2019
    70
    Ultimately, The Gift is a deft balancing act that weighs personal songwriting flourishes and meaning with Disneycore tropes, as well as a sincere desire to celebrate the music of the African diaspora with its fundamentally commercial obligations.
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  3. AllMusic
    Jul 24, 2019
    80
    On The Lion King: The Gift, Beyoncé deftly connects a kid's flick to something bigger, honoring not only Africa and its traditions but also shifting perspective to future destiny and greatness. It's a superior statement and a lesson on how to properly execute a winning soundtrack.
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