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
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this album

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. PretentiousGeek
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    An awe-inspiring collaborative, cultural whirlwind. Self-worth and love leads the way.
  2. Guilherme_
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Ótima escolha de elenco. Os dubladores/atores são ótimos, em especial Beyoncé e Seth Rogen.
  3. tonmmd
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé mostrando novamente seu talento e competencia. Quando o artista sabe o que quer o resultado é esta obra prima.
  4. agnwsgata
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Perfect, Beyoncé mais uma vez mostrando para todos como fazer um incrível álbum inspirado em um filme
  5. Hastingss
    Jul 19, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The film doesn't have emotion, effects very basics, totally desnecessary. The film basead on the animation of decade 00' is horrible.… Expand
  6. 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.
  7. Rjd4585
    Jul 19, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Half of the songs are unfinished and boring...bo essence of real music at all… Expand
  8. jeffer21
    Jul 19, 2019
    9
    Incrível ver a versatilidade da Beyoncé em um projeto pra exaltar os ritmos e artistas negros africanos!!
  9. onpoint27
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    As a longtime fan of the Lion King, I think this is a great addition to the evolution of the music behind the movie. It isn't going to be for everyone since it is centered in Afrobeat/hip-hip/R&B but it provides a modern take on the story and a peak inside the mind of our generations musical genius. The production is crisp and the use of the interludes really makes it cohesive. TheAs a longtime fan of the Lion King, I think this is a great addition to the evolution of the music behind the movie. It isn't going to be for everyone since it is centered in Afrobeat/hip-hip/R&B but it provides a modern take on the story and a peak inside the mind of our generations musical genius. The production is crisp and the use of the interludes really makes it cohesive. The standout tracks for me are NILE (feat. Kendrick Lamar), Spirit, and Brown skinned girl. I think the best outcome of this album is the exposure that the featured African artists will receive from being put on the main stage.

    And to the people that don't like the album, rather than hating on it, you can go listen to the movie soundtrack, the original movie soundtrack, or the Broadway version soundtrack instead of hating on this version.    … Expand
  10. Jgarcia4
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect Álbum,Beyoncé se superando a cada lançamento... Parabéns lenda viva !!!… Expand
  11. ABELINHAX
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing, maravilhoso, grelhou, sem defeitos, Beyoncé não poderia decepcionar… Expand
  12. Alberto165
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso Onde temos a rainha Beyoncé, Blue ivy e outros artistas, amo e recomendo
  13. augustoo
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Great album. Beyoncé is amazing in everything. Toda vez ela se supera e cria um novo conceito para a sua arte. Produz, compõe e interpreta de maneira fantástica e profissional. Referência para os novatos, lenda para a história da música mundial.
  14. owenrw89
    Jul 19, 2019
    3
    What a pile of pretentious rubbish. It doesn’t feel inspired or Lion King related, it’s just a cash-grab. The production is good, but that’s to be expected, as is her voice, but again, no surprise there. I just feel that this is a step too far, it feels incredibly entitled and just uses the The Lion King as a perfect sales opportunity.

    The film itself should have been left alone, but to    What a pile of pretentious rubbish. It doesn’t feel inspired or Lion King related, it’s just a cash-grab. The production is good, but that’s to be expected, as is her voice, but again, no surprise there. I just feel that this is a step too far, it feels incredibly entitled and just uses the The Lion King as a perfect sales opportunity.

    The film itself should have been left alone, but to spoil the original widely-adored soundtrack too? Unforgivable.    … Expand
  15. victorgiardina
    Jul 19, 2019
    1
    the sound is not very different from beyonce's albums, it's purely beyonce. The only attraction of the album are the other artists who put a new sound, but beyonce is over.
  16. Petruccelly
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplesmente perfeito esse belo álbum,eu aconselho há todos há ouvirem essa obra prima… Expand
  17. Marcosax35
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Iconic , Legendary ! Beyoncé is the greatest , powerful woman and biggest female artist of all time.
  18. Iccarus
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    I was not expecting something so perfect. Beyoncé is definately the greatest artist of this generation. She can do it all.
  19. Alexcabral2
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    É incrível como a Beyoncé consegue surpreender a cada lançamento, e com o “The Gift” não foi diferente, amei cada musica do álbum.
  20. marcktub
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Vocais impecáveis, fotografia impressionante Cada vez mais Beyoncé se supera e chega a um nível de patamar inalcançável para qualquer outro artista . O mundo e realmente foi feito para ela .… Expand
  21. ourpat_
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incredible! Amazing! Beyoncé is a queen. Thank you for existing. You is all.… Expand
  22. danielchriis
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    TUDO QUE ESSA MULHER FAZ É PERFEITO, o álbum completamente de influência africana mostrou ser uma obra de arte e profissionalismo da beyonce
  23. bruninho
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Excelente provando por A+B que n esta nem para charts!
    Beyoncé dona de sua arte,leva ao mundo ritmos d uma cultura pouco popular a evidencia mundial!
    parabens !
  24. Isaquelucassant
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé, artist of Millennium. Bringing the power and passion in your message, The gift is really a wonderful work that becomes even more so when you shoot the people that are represented throughout the album, giving voice to their roots, giving a perfectly well produced album.
  25. LipeAlvez
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Eu acho que ela finalmente se encontrou. Amei o álbum, black skin girl minha favorita.
  26. Vitsfreire
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Omggggggg, this is the album of the year, and the most beautiful masterpiece of Beyoncé. All in this project sounds like frawless. So proud of it that… Expand
  27. Nascsss
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Indfvvvvgfvgfsxcrívelsjssjsjdjdjdjdjdhdjdjdjdnxnxnxjxnxxnxnxnxnxnxnxndjdkdkdkcckckckckcjckcffgvbb… Expand
  28. mayagraciano
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    simplesmente perfeito. representa toda uma cultura africana, me orgulho de ouvir um álbum dessa qualidade. Beyoncé sem dúvidas é a melhor artista viva.
  29. natxnn
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Álbum extremamente perfeito com sonoridade incrível. Beyoncé mostrando o porquê é considerada uma GRANDE ARTISTA.
  30. wasrs
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Incredible as Beyoncé succeeds in every work, a true work of art, once again giving voice to a history and culture marginalized and forgotten. Beyoncé is monumental.
Page:

Awards & Rankings

8
#8 Most Discussed Album of 2019
22
#22 Most Shared Album of 2019

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »