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

Universal acclaim- based on 1106 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 962 out of 1106
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 1106
  3. Negative: 117 out of 1106
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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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".
  4. Kell_B
    Jul 19, 2019
    6
    so powerful. this album have amazing vocals and many good names of industry. love it so much! this album is gold!
  5. MarshallCavalli
    Aug 16, 2019
    6
    This was an interesting concept for an album, but this is something that isn't meant for me. I would rather listen to Homecoming again.
  6. Misterdiony
    May 17, 2021
    4
    The album itself is far from being the best but also not the worst. Though I have to complement Beyoncé and/or her management team, no one can beat those brand marketing strategies.

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Metascore
77

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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