The Lion King: The Gift
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Parkwood
  • Release Date: Jul 19, 2019
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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.
  31. 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
  32. yeonglay
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Fresh and Authentic
    Queen Bey featuring with the African artists and her daughter Blue, still the best album of 2019 so far!
  33. susanwhouston
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece né amores
    Com certeza o álbum do ano de 2019. Grammy nos aguarda ano que vem.
  34. jeffer21
    Jul 19, 2019
    9
    Incrível ver a versatilidade da Beyoncé em um projeto pra exaltar os ritmos e artistas negros africanos!!
  35. samuele1997
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    Once again, the Queen blew my mind with her limitless talent and creativity. A real musical Genius.
  36. PretentiousGeek
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    An awe-inspiring collaborative, cultural whirlwind. Self-worth and love leads the way.
  37. raelpm
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé consegue mais uma vez nos surpreender e emocionar. Explorando diferentes estilos musicais ela constrói gradativamente a alma do projeto e nos apresenta a diversidade a seu modo mais puro. Vocais, camadas sonoras, batidas, tudo associado às belíssimas participações de artistas africanos dão vida a essa obra atemporal.
  38. williammonster
    Aug 1, 2019
    7
    Álbum é bom, tem algumas músicas boas!
    Uma das minhas favorita, é BIGGER!
  39. RicardoTorres7
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    É sensacional como a Beyoncé nunca decepciona.BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB
  40. Max_Vito
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boring. Flopped for a reason..............................................................................… Expand
  41. Victor_2017B
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    O álbum The Gift cumpre seu papel de enaltecer a cultura africana como a Beyoncé havia afirmado. O álbum é grandioso, multi-estilos, com uma sonoridade diversificada. As letras são de um enorme impacto. Enfim, Beyoncé sempre se superou e sempre se superará.
  42. 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.
  43. badboytrxye
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    álbum completamente coeso. Beyoncé acertou mais uma vez no quesito conceito e a inclusão que isso traz é incrível. Como tudo o que essa mulher faz, não esperava menos do que perfeito.
  44. 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.
  45. TaylorNAZISTA
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing
  46. 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
  47. w2i3l0l2
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    incredible work, once again by Beyoncé, an amazing artist bring to us the incredible representativity from Africa and her culture.
  48. 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
  49. Leeosr
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ÁLBUM MARAVILHOSO!! ❤️ UMA OBRA DE ARTE, BEYONCÉ COMO SEMPRE NUNCA NOS DECEPCIONA. ÍCONE!… Expand
  50. Mateuspcsd
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Amo, melhor álbum e podem espumar a vontade haters, não adianta dá nota vermelha não
  51. HudsonSeabra
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum maravilhoso, que ressalta a beleza musical da África, com as participações especiais e com as suas batidas contagiantes.… Expand
  52. BaboManjate
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    A perfeição em forma de arte audível e um visual vislumbrante pra as faixas spirit e biggest. Álbum maravilhoso
  53. 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
  54. Guiguiwonder
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    A wonderful album with African beats, that's what Beyoncé was needing ... dance songs
  55. IsaqueAriel
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    É um album maravilhoso. Cada detalhe desse álbum está perfeito. A sonoridade desse álbum está incrível, as letras estão lindas.
    Esse álbum tem muita versatilidade.
    Parabéns Beyoncé. Que está sempre provando que é a maior artista do planeta!
  56. luanfv
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Sem sobra de dúvidas é o trabalho mais bem elaborado e PRODUZIDO pela Beyoncé, com letras extremamente impactantes e significados motivadores que elevam o álbum para um patamar que somente a mesma consegue superar. NINGUÉM PODERIA FAZER IGUAL ESSA ARTE SONORA, SE NÃO BEYONCÉ.
  57. Washingtonfr
    Sep 11, 2019
    10
    Se faz necessário ouvir uma obra como esta para ter orgulho cada vez mais de se reafirmar como integrante da população negra. Nossa alegria, nossa batida, nossa vida e o legado orgulhoso de nossos ancestrais africanos são muito bem retratados através do "The Gift".
    It makes necessary to listen an album like this to be proud of reaffirming yourself as a Black population member. Our    Se faz necessário ouvir uma obra como esta para ter orgulho cada vez mais de se reafirmar como integrante da população negra. Nossa alegria, nossa batida, nossa vida e o legado orgulhoso de nossos ancestrais africanos são muito bem retratados através do "The Gift".
    It makes necessary to listen an album like this to be proud of reaffirming yourself as a Black population member. Our happiness, our beat, our lives and the proud legacy of our ancestors are very well portrayed by "The Gift"!    … Expand
  58. gmathews
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This album shares with african culture, the spirit of kindness and of the empowerment. This bless will be remembered for all generations that who dared to enter this surreal and extraordinary journey that is The Gift.
  59. 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.
  60. Pandlrnemegente
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    As melhores músicas são, sem dúvidas, Brown Skin Girl e My Power. Beyoncé deveria parar de colocar autotune nas músicas, mas ainda assim entregou um trabalho impecável.
  61. jonantlew
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album aged like fine wine! Beyoncé absolutely knows what she's doing regardless of the genre
  62. Edwardo04123
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Isso está magnífico. Não consigo parar de ouvir. Beyoncé concerteza sabe juntar talentos e mostrar cultura
  63. gabrielss
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É incrível como o álbum é bem feito. Tudo é lindo. Todas as batidas são bem feitas, sem contar a visibilidade que ela está dando para artistas africanos… Expand
  64. Thadeu
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Thank U B, perfect álbum, A África precisa ser foco e ter boas noticas, África berço do Mundo siiim.
  65. Mariaedu2212
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Álbum incrível, retrata bem a cultura africana, as letras das músicas são incríveis, tudo que essa mulher faz é maravilhoso.
  66. lfelixa
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Awesome! Beyoncé nunca decepciona. Dessa vez trouxe um álbum com artistas talentosos e desconhecidos, certamente irão merecer as devidas atenções!
    "Brown skin girl
    Your skin just like pearls
    The best thing in the world
    I never trade you for anybody else" - Blue Ivy
  67. Gimidian
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beyoncé always give to us everthing that we need, she's the best, thank you B… Expand
  68. Ulyssesrdg
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    beyoncé is proving why she is she is the best nowadays!!!! everything is perfect in this album
  69. silvimandrade
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Que álbum foda, tudo se encaixa perfeitamente.
    A pessoa tem que odiar muito essa mulher pra vir aqui dar nota 0.
  70. 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.
  71. Leows
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé always has the best of the best to offer everytime! So proud of her.
  72. BeysBugg04
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé ability to seamlessly maneuver through any genre of music never seems to not amaze me. A true testament to her musicality and versatility as an artists. She really is one of the greatest of our time.
  73. cheiry4
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Incredible! Beyoncé has done it again! Such a great body of work! MOOD 4 EVA, MY POWER, and BROWN SKIN GIRL are my favorites!
  74. beyheels
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé has done it once again, she produced this album and curated it. This solely shows that she is still in her prime. This album reminds me that my melanin is beautiful and it’s nothing for me to be ashamed of. Beyoncé keeps outdoing herself every single project. She is Beyoncé! she is in a league of her own. A pure example of a living legend, she is the last of her kind.
  75. Nohemi
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    Great album. Never seen afrobeats mixed and mastered this clean in my life.
  76. 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
  77. jplucena
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    An African inspired album fulfilled with different beats and rhythms that makes a unique experience to listen.
  78. 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
  79. Uostu
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    É diferente de tudo o que ela tem feito. Muito autêntico e único. Simplesmente perfeito
  80. ewhite
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    A beautiful artistic soundtrack that shows us a side of Beyoncé we've never seen before. The African inspirations work very well with this soundtrack, as they do with the film. Favorites: Bigger, Find Your Way Back, Nile, Mood 4 Eva, Otherside and My Power.
  81. lemosmatheus
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Queen B, mostra mais uma vez, que é um grande ícone. Traz um álbum com curadoria dela, e com grandes referências a The Lion King! Beyoncé mostra sua verdadeira versatilidade e bota tudo pra jogo nesse álbum feito exclusivo para o Filme.
  82. murillottorres
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    O álbum está incrível, a blue ivy está linda, vale a pena ouvir. Beyoncé provando mais uma vez ser uma caixinha de surpresas
  83. leonardo_3101
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    was able to find his ancestry and present a different work. It has been re-created as always and presented as curator of the album, a great work
  84. RickMendesArmy
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    It’s so amazing, like everything Beyoncé make, I’m so proude of this woman❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  85. All_ButTrU4
    Jun 20, 2022
    3
    Not in fact a gift. Im so grateful this is just a soundtrack album as if it had been a solo studio release it would be a return to the inconsistent albums of the 2000's. Choking on it's "africa" aesthetic it takes little effort for the record to feel like a gimmick. They are higlights such as "powa" which is a club ready thrill that allows smaller artists(some from my country) to shine orNot in fact a gift. Im so grateful this is just a soundtrack album as if it had been a solo studio release it would be a return to the inconsistent albums of the 2000's. Choking on it's "africa" aesthetic it takes little effort for the record to feel like a gimmick. They are higlights such as "powa" which is a club ready thrill that allows smaller artists(some from my country) to shine or the ever growing notch in Beyonce belt of empowerment anthems " brown skin girl" tags her daughter(who would win a grammy for it )in celebrating the beauty that is black women. But the rest is genuinely frustrating such as the lifeless "mood4eva" or the irritating "biggger".… Expand
  86. louis_
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    It's amazing the way Beyoncé manages to get over each piece of work delivered, the African rhythms of this album are impeccable and the artist shows once again why it is the biggest
  87. sulli
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    AN AMAZING JOB FOR BEYONCÉ.
    I think the choose of Tierra Whack to work in this album was amazing, THAT VOCAL.
    the interludes followed by the songs are amazinggggg, i love so much every single transition and the afro-influence in the album is on POINT, thank u, Beyoncé.
  88. ivanhugo
    Aug 6, 2019
    7
    Um álbum que traz muita representatividade imersas no universo de um dos clássicos da Disney. Mesmo sem hits em potencial, Beyoncé traz uma sonoridade diferente com letras belíssimas.
  89. yannerz
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Perfeito. Pura arte. Músicas bem produzidas, vocais lindos e letras incríveis. Padrão Beyoncé de qualidade.
  90. xordel
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    O álbum eh simplesmente PERFEITO em tudo! Uma verdadeira produção musical
  91. JoedRamos
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    She just keeps reinventing herself and how she expresses her art is just impeccable. This work will be crucial for the culture and a whole new genre in the game.
  92. Breethecreator
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece! I say this because it was put together perfect. Everything flowed. Beyoncé is master vocalist, curator, producer, songwriter & actress. You get ALL of that between the tracks and interludes. She took her time in not only diving into the culture, but bringing artist to team up with the project. Most authentic to honor. The melodies are untouched and the message is very clear.A masterpiece! I say this because it was put together perfect. Everything flowed. Beyoncé is master vocalist, curator, producer, songwriter & actress. You get ALL of that between the tracks and interludes. She took her time in not only diving into the culture, but bringing artist to team up with the project. Most authentic to honor. The melodies are untouched and the message is very clear. She is proud of who she is and encourages us to dig deep within and fall in love with our beings as well. She's elevated the vision of a soundtrack and has again shifted the culture forward.… Expand
  93. Yanagitani
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé é o caminho que encontramos quando estamos tão perdidos e esvaziados de amor. Quando a escutamos e apreciamos mais um novo trabalho, nós podemos nos motivar a continuar e não desistir. Ouvir sua voz é como tocar o paraíso.
  94. MarcoPercy
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Absolutely fantastic. A solid album made and inspired by African people? I’m here for it, and this album is amazing.
  95. ROBYWON
    Sep 5, 2021
    9
    Is Beyoncé African? Maybe Creole? African American? Or simply a woman talking to other women? It remains a mystery. The Lion King, a film about self-discovery, relationship to the fragile circle of life and love for all creatures, sees the American singer-songwriter committed to giving a spirit to this world marked by self-centeredness. The right artist, who has been able to dig into herIs Beyoncé African? Maybe Creole? African American? Or simply a woman talking to other women? It remains a mystery. The Lion King, a film about self-discovery, relationship to the fragile circle of life and love for all creatures, sees the American singer-songwriter committed to giving a spirit to this world marked by self-centeredness. The right artist, who has been able to dig into her soul over the years. Maybe she got lost in too elaborate videos giving less space to the tracks. A good work, for those who are looking for new boundaries.… Expand
  96. biocaligula
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    The best album on 2019! Beyoncé does it again with her new album, mixing afrobeats with american sounds, introducing african artists and african culture to a wider audience! The opening is majestic, every song is whole mood!
  97. DBlackD
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    Este é um dos projetos mais lindos da Beyoncé. Depois do lançamento de Black Is King, The Gift vem com um outro sabor
  98. isamanttha
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé como sempre entrega mais um trabalho perfeito e importante para seu povo e para o mundo. Incrível como ela conseguiu dar visibilidade e espaço para todos os convidados e valorizou os ritmos africanos. A comunidade negra está muito bem servida e honrados mais uma vez por Beyoncé usar sua voz em prol todos. Blue Ivy é espetacular a futura rainha do pop.
  99. marcosalvsh
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Álbum perfeito, fez uma ótima combinação com as interludes, cada música tem um estilo próprio e fala muito sobre o projeto e os artistas. E principalmente nos fez conhecer artistas realmente incríveis e de grande qualidade.
  100. FabioBey
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Revolucionou com álbuns visuais e agora a novidade é o Cinema Sonico. Duas faixas merecem destaque: "Brown Skin Girl" e "Bigger". Batidas africanas incríveis e destaque aos artistas convidados. Ícone sempre!!!… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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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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