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. 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
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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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