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. williamwrms
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé's voice is amazing in itself. The curating and mixing work of interlude and tracks has enriched the album, and we have songs that inspire us to look at African culture. No words to describe the exciting bigger.
  2. NileSaint
    May 17, 2020
    10
    The Lion King: The Gift is a soundtrack album unlike any other. It is a masterfully crafted auditorial experience that is, quite fittingly, a gift to Africa. It has countless interwoven narrative and musical themes with many layers to unpack, all soaked fresh within the bounds of the Lion King universe.
  3. Almisko
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Beyoncé respects artists so much- small or big. Her craft is...wow. Amazing Afro Beats. Already, Bigger, Otherside, Spirit,... all amazing.
  4. Raffaon
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    Depois da narrativa musical trazida em Black is King este álbum foi completamente ressignificado a patamares colossais
  5. diogo_nunes
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    realmente é uma carta d amor para a África!!!! O album é lindo e mosta toda a linda musicalidade africana com artistas africanos o q traz uma importancia e qualidade ainda maior. Obrigado Rainha!!!!
  6. Nuninhos
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    Album LINDO!!!!!! Muito bem produzido com uma sonoridade marcante e menssagens muito poderosas. Incrivel o fato da Bey ter convidado artistas africanos para o projeto pois ficou muito mais organico e sinsero com td a sua originalidade e sonoridade africana como tambem o sotaque dos convidados africanos q deu uma marca ao album. Mais um projeto incriver com curadoria da Beyonce, afinal nAlbum LINDO!!!!!! Muito bem produzido com uma sonoridade marcante e menssagens muito poderosas. Incrivel o fato da Bey ter convidado artistas africanos para o projeto pois ficou muito mais organico e sinsero com td a sua originalidade e sonoridade africana como tambem o sotaque dos convidados africanos q deu uma marca ao album. Mais um projeto incriver com curadoria da Beyonce, afinal n poderiamos esperar menos d uma das artistas mais importantes da música. OBRIGADO BEYONCÈ!!!!!!!… Expand
  7. Edgarflores17
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    Un álbum nada comercial letras raras y sin mucho sentido, y muchas simbologias extrañas y letras extrañas nada bueno ni especial.
  8. atanganeli
    Sep 1, 2020
    8
    ''The Lion King: The Gift" is really an album that takes me elsewhere. Whenever I listen, the vocals of Beyoncé and her partners together with the sonority present in the songs, take me to the most beautiful African savannah and make me dance, cry and reflect with all the fight against racism and black power imposed on the album.
    Thank you Beyoncé for bringing one of the best sounds of    ''The Lion King: The Gift" is really an album that takes me elsewhere. Whenever I listen, the vocals of Beyoncé and her partners together with the sonority present in the songs, take me to the most beautiful African savannah and make me dance, cry and reflect with all the fight against racism and black power imposed on the album.
    Thank you Beyoncé for bringing one of the best sounds of 2019/2020    … Expand
  9. AlexSans
    Sep 16, 2020
    1
    Un álbum muy raro mensajes sin sentido letras sin sentido y ritmos y melodías algo pésimas no me gusto
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. LukeCarter
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Simply perfect. Beyoncé at her peak, sharing the spotlight with great artists and introducing them to the world.
  13. SirFaulty
    Jul 21, 2019
    0
    Terrible just terrible. Give me the Elton John album any day of the week over this R&B rubbish.
  14. Nateolius
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    A cohesive, powerful and innovative album.
    Not only manages to sound truly like a "Beyoncé" album (her pen and mind is all over it), but it manages to authentically fit into the Afrobeat genre and in The Lion King's narrative, painting pictures of the film just by listening to it.
  15. 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
  16. arcanjo
    Jul 19, 2019
    9
    Beyoncé proves she doesn't need to gimmick an album to visuals to make it good. The Gift is the album that proves that beyoncé know how to balance the pop production from Africa, embrancing it and empowering it without making it a gimmick or an allegory.
  17. PedBeloni
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Amei cada uma das músicas. O álbum soa como algo novo, porém conectado com o filme pelas interludes e pelo ritmo das canções. Lembra também os últimos trabalhos de Beyoncé como Homecoming ou The Carters. Nota 10.
  18. ratchetro
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    A beautiful compilation album. Beyoncé is truly amazing while allowing other, lesser known artists to have their shine and limelight too. Has brought my attention to some African artists I had never heard of. Fantastic
  19. riick0496
    Jul 29, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un álbum que rescata sonidos y referencias de los pueblos africanos, además dando una plataforma para que muchas personas conozcan la riqueza que tiene África en su música.… Expand
  20. moliveirarp
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé mais uma vez nos entrega uma obra de arte incrível. A sonoridade desse álbum é incrivelmente arrepiante e emocionante e ao mesmo tempo forte e empoderador. Um salve para a Queen!
  21. YouMightSuck
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Soaked in African richness. The Lion King : The Gift, Beyoncé takes you on a journey through the motherland of Africa. After listening You feel like your spirit has been uplifted.
  22. martinbru214
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect!!Perfect!!Perfect!!Perfect!!Perfect!!Perfect!!Perfect!!Perfect!!Perfect!!Perfect!!… Expand
  23. smoothieskin
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    A wonderful album paying tribute to Africa and The Lion King, with powerful touching ballads and upbeat harmonious afrobeat songs featuring the most talented African and African American artists there is. Truly a gift!
  24. 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.
  25. Valtean
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Excelência. Essa é a palavra que resume todo o trabalho e esforço de Beyoncé. Álbum incrível, coeso e viciante.
  26. suite
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Like everything she does, The Gift is perfect! Beyoncé always presents us with excellent works! We just have to thank you and enjoy your hard work.
  27. agustinxalvarez
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Beyonce does a great job of bringing together talents from all over Africa and merging the abfrobeat genre with American hip-hop and r&b. It was a great listen, Definitely will be playing this all summer.
  28. DiogoCarter
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Obra perfeita e pouco valorizada. Ainda bem que ela vai lançar o filme BLACK IS KING para mostrar a riqueza desse álbum.
  29. AndiVrapi
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a masterpiece!
    She got african artists to produce and write and collab on this album and let them be original and themselves! The Gift: Is a love letter not only to Africa and black community but their allies to. 100/10    … Expand
  30. Jaqueline___
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    So beautiful and so emotional... and say things that need to be said. Feel so touched by this masterpiece.
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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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