The Lion King: The Gift
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Parkwood
  • Release Date: Jul 19, 2019
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  1. Sfisosabelo
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    One of her best bodies of work. I truly haven't stopped listening since it dropped. Her crown is safe
  2. Chuck101_
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé has released a soundtrack album that brings some of Africa’s best musicians to most (if not all) popular music markets. We have no choice BUT to stan
  3. jajajajaja
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Brilliant. Empowering for the culture, specially for the upcoming generations. It follows exactly the thread of the lion king. The songs truly send messages and they have many fire phrases. Beyonce shows the power of her voice and the ones who collaborated too. A truly Gift to Africa and to the world.
  4. KellyAnne21
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Welcome to Mother Africa. I love the journey this album took me on. I love the fact she include all these different artists from Africa. If you are reading this, you should really go buy this album & listen to it.
  5. TiroKetso
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    Black Excellence
  6. Kholzen2
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Really great album. Terrific. Beyoncé continues to outdo herself and produce excellent music.
  7. Jovin
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BEYONCEs bestttt!!! Thiss album is really a game changer. . . Teamin up with a wide variety of artist . . . Creatin music that promotes love, culture and empowerment of not just women bbut every people of color. . My top picks are SPIRIT. . .BROWN SKIN GIRL. . .MOOD 4 EVAH. . . MY POWER. . NILE. . almost everythingggg… Expand
  8. Vannder
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Perfect! Beyoncé was able to bring an incredible sound and all tracks pass the greatness of the work.
  9. LeoLeonardo1998
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    O álbum trás referência africana, além de ter participações afrodescendente! Beyoncé dificilmente falha em vocal, é possível sentir as vibrações, impecável.
  10. AnaGa
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Amazing!!!! This album is pure perfection. Brown Skin Girl, Mood 4 Eva and Spirit are my favorite ones.
  11. Chefmoze85
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Beyonce does it again. This time bringing together the beat sounds from Africa to create track and melodies beyond life. From bigger to Spirit each song tells it's own story.
  12. comicxwarrior
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    I feel blessed by this album, that's all we needed, along with the movie. simply GREAT.
  13. Alef10
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    Maravilhosa, minha grande inspiradora! Que Deus abençoe cada dia mais! Te amo
  14. Davidesaputo28
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    Amazing album. A beautiful mix between Africa and America. It's such a profound experience. I love for this masterpiece of sonic cinema!!
  15. simplyreviewer
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    Simply an amazing album, she gave opportunities to smaller African artists and created an outstanding album with a fantastic sonority
  16. Serialkelly
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé provando como sempre que consegue inovar trazendo representatividade para a sua cultura, trazendo também visibilidade a cultura africana e referencias do filme "O rei leão" que foram mais do que importantes para entender o conceito que a obra estava propondo.
  17. kevingontijo
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Extremamente bem produzido, trazendo artistas africanos aos olho do mundo todo, enaltecendo a beleza e cultura africanas. Mais uma vez Beyoncé se superando.… Expand
  18. rodrelton96
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    AOTY 2019. Beyonce's masterpiece. I really loved all the songs. The best thing of the album, in my opinion, is the song "Brown Skin Girl", because of it representativity. But, of course, there are differents songs, some more beautiful, some more dancing. Now, go to spotify and give Beyonce the streams she worths.
  19. ianece757
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    Let’s just take a minute to appreciate that Beyoncé could’ve completely taken over this album and made it a complete Beyoncé album. But instead she let other artists shine too. Not only artists, she let other black artists shine. She let them and herself use their melanin, their story, and their music to uplift the black community and to shed light, love, and appreciation for the blackLet’s just take a minute to appreciate that Beyoncé could’ve completely taken over this album and made it a complete Beyoncé album. But instead she let other artists shine too. Not only artists, she let other black artists shine. She let them and herself use their melanin, their story, and their music to uplift the black community and to shed light, love, and appreciation for the black community. And of course, we can’t forget about the love they showed for not only black girls, but for brown skin girls in general. The song “Brown Skin Girl” really made me love and appreciate my brown skin truly for the first time. For the first time, I saw nothing wrong with my brown skin, nappy curls, and my natural curves. I saw nothing wrong with being a black girl, especially in America, where the blackness of my skin is a good enough reason for me to be murdered in cold blood. Not only did I not see anything wrong with it, I felt proud of my skin color, or my heritage. I felt myself truly see what it’s like to honestly appreciate myself, just as I am. I saw fit to wear my skin color as a badge of honor. And there aren’t enough words to thank Beyoncé, SAINt JHN, WizKid, and ofc Blue Ivy for what that song did for me.… Expand
  20. Frenchbees
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    Beautiful love letter to Africa from the only one Queen B. The album is a bold move considering the fact that Afro beat genre has never crossed the Atlantic and that it’s an additional soundtrack from a remake movie. A classic movie and soundtrack that is often hailed as one of the greatest Disney artwork , in a completely new era of music, where we consume it differently. It’s a beautifulBeautiful love letter to Africa from the only one Queen B. The album is a bold move considering the fact that Afro beat genre has never crossed the Atlantic and that it’s an additional soundtrack from a remake movie. A classic movie and soundtrack that is often hailed as one of the greatest Disney artwork , in a completely new era of music, where we consume it differently. It’s a beautiful album where she blend perfectly with Africa most popular artists without sounding out of touch or doing too much. A masterpiece if you ask me… Expand
  21. Orezi
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    It has been on repeat all day. Love My Power, Keys to the kingdom, Brown skin, Scar, Find your way back e.t.c. Just lovely
  22. ycamurca
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    I heard this album over and over since Friday and it's DEFINITELY her best work till now.
  23. Rell1999
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    This album is amazing. Beyoncé is a musical genius. When I first heard it was going to be an Afro beats album I didn’t think I would like it, but Beyoncé knows how to nail every genre. The things she can do with her voice is spectacular.
  24. joanne7
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Beyonce has done it again! The authentic diasporic talent that this album highlights is so real and the music is so good. Not only does Beyoncé feature herself throughout the album, of course, she allows Many African and African-American artists to contribute to this album inspired by the Lion King movie and its themes. Standouts from this album include the beautiful Bigger album opener,Beyonce has done it again! The authentic diasporic talent that this album highlights is so real and the music is so good. Not only does Beyoncé feature herself throughout the album, of course, she allows Many African and African-American artists to contribute to this album inspired by the Lion King movie and its themes. Standouts from this album include the beautiful Bigger album opener, Ja Are E by Burna Boy, the empowering Brown Skin Girl with her daughter (although she needs no introduction) Blue Ivy, Wizkid, and Saint Jhn. As a Gaga fan and appreciator of the arts, I can recognize the beauty of this album. However, I notice a lot of the fanbase want to hate on this album jist because its Beyonce, who they hate for whatever reason. Perhaps their own projections and insecurities. She is a talent who we have to appreciate while she is still breathing.… Expand
  25. AlexNS
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Endless and powerfull! It's all about Africa, Proud and Art! Beyoncé always giving us the her best!!!
  26. blessed_banana
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    A concept of always fighting for balance like Ying and Yang (Scar and Simba on the cover image) is bringing a lot of interesting lyrical content from Beyoncé. At some point you understand that it is a celebration of self love, confidence, harmony in life and happiness and an album without any skips. Periodt. She is really taking it to a whole another level with the new sound, concept,A concept of always fighting for balance like Ying and Yang (Scar and Simba on the cover image) is bringing a lot of interesting lyrical content from Beyoncé. At some point you understand that it is a celebration of self love, confidence, harmony in life and happiness and an album without any skips. Periodt. She is really taking it to a whole another level with the new sound, concept, melodies and an authentic image by bringing many fresh african musicians like Shatta Wale, Wizkid, Tierra Whack, Moonchild Sanelly etc. Great choice of artists, also Pharell and Childish Gambino really complemented the sound. Love the fact that the album kinda tells you a story of Simba, but also all of us, while you listen to it. Sounds much better with all the interludes, gave chills at some point. She is not belting a G5 to be valid in music world anymore, her voice is expressing emotion and owns the vision and in the best way possible. Really amazing seeing her artistry flourish. Also saw a video the other day of a bunch of africans kids singing along to "Brown skin girl, your skin just like pearls, the best thing in the world!" and it gave me life! Beyoncé, you're doing it for the culture and I'm so happy to see so many people around our planet Earth being touched and impacted by your art. In conclusion we stan even harder.… Expand
  27. beyladies
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Álbum super bem explorado, músicas com afrobeat ficou lindo demais, a música brow skin girl mostrou para meninas negras terem autoestima e orgulho de sua etnia, beyoncé lenda viva que não se importa com charts e sim a mensagem e o legado que ela passa!
  28. saintsxsavage
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A TRULLY GIFT! Beyoncé starts the album with a interlude of Mufasa talking about the delicated balance and then BIGGER starts... with inspirational lyric and i fell it. Her intention was tell us the movie story based on music and she did it well. The album is also a celebration to her african heritage and we can realize this in some songs with a huge afro beat and she knows perfectly how to match the lyrics in these types of music… Expand
  29. LuccasDuelle
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Simplesmente magnífico, a representatividade a mil, cada dia mais os trabalhos da Beyoncé me deixam com a auto-estima lá em cima, e me deixando mais orgulhoso de ser quem eu sou.
  30. amarilis
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    simplesmente surreal... Só quem é, sabe a importância e relevância. Contempla à ancestralidade africana de forma extremamente elegante, moderna e Necessária.
  31. KeylaB
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Album do ano! Muito obrigada por essa Obra, Beyoncé! Obrigada por ser essa artista incrível que você é. Esse álbum é um filme sonoro
  32. AnaViegas
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Eu amei tudo nesse álbum! Em uma era em que a maioria dos artistas estão preguiçosos e fazendo músicas com as mesmas batidas de sempre para os charts, Beyoncé veio e lançou um álbum com musicalidade africana. Eu estou encantada com essa obra
  33. nataliacmm
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    É um álbum tão lindo e tão importante, uma verdadeira carta de amor. Beyoncé mais uma vez trazendo um álbum incrível e tão verdadeiro.
    Obrigado, Beyoncé!!!
  34. Ketbua
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Eu não consigo expressar em palavras o quanto esse álbum mexeu comigo, cada faixa me deixou com tanto orgulho tanto da Beyoncé quanto de toda cultura e história por trás das músicas.
  35. Theusfigueredo
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a art and represent the power black in the best film a Disney.
    Beyoncé is a Wonderful, fantastic and legendary girl    … Expand
  36. Fakeknowles
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Uma linda carta de amor África !! Beyoncé mais uma vez arrasando nos álbuns !!!!!
  37. LaviniaVitoria
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Que álbum incrível! É bom saber que em pleno 2019 ainda existam artistas que fazem isso pela arte e não pelos gráficos. Muito obrigada por ajudar a projetar a música africana no mundo
  38. vanderswn3
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Perfeito a negona sabe ser lendária
    gostei das músicas
    das parcerias
    de tudo
  39. Heitorpm
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum maravilhoso, com influências africanas, que possui muita representatividade envolvida.… Expand
  40. Elisaamore
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Essa mulher não tem pena do mundo em geral né??? Não importa o que ela faz, sempre entrega qualidade e algo que soa perfeito para o não só para o momento, mas além dele.
  41. Tolu
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    The gift album is a spectacular album. As a Nigerian I can say it truly reflects the richness and beauty in the African culture. The interludes play both complimentary and supplementary roles in the album as they make each song more colourful and understandable. Songs like Spirit, brown skin girl, bigger, mood 4 eva stand out. However, the most touching song for me is Otherside,, and theThe gift album is a spectacular album. As a Nigerian I can say it truly reflects the richness and beauty in the African culture. The interludes play both complimentary and supplementary roles in the album as they make each song more colourful and understandable. Songs like Spirit, brown skin girl, bigger, mood 4 eva stand out. However, the most touching song for me is Otherside,, and the most enjoyable is Already.… Expand
  42. 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.
  43. YasminEulalio
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    Perfeição! Esse álbum é uma jóia, assim como tudo que Beyoncé faz. Eu estou apaixonada por tudo nesse album
  44. Angelohy
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    Álbum maravilhoso! Meu deus, cada lançamento ela se superando em todos os quesitos
  45. 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
  46. mandara
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    Great afro beats music in one album. Shows how diversified Beyoncé is. Great album
  47. 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
  48. Drakegio19
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    This what everything I could have wanted but with Beyoncé’s perfectionist touch . Beautiful African sounds with American modernism
  49. 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.
  50. 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
  51. AnaCarol
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    Tudo que a Beyoncé toca é perfeição. Eu sou grata por viver na mesma época que essa mulher.
  52. 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.
  53. Baddestvirgo1
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    An amazing experience with music, Beyoncé made an excellent performance again, that's great!
  54. 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!
  55. 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
  56. Luanaf
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé, obrigada pela música brown skin girl

    Tenho orgulho de ser uma "menina de pela marrom"! Somos lindas.
  57. Pedrodamasceno
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    Mood 4 Eva é uma das melhores músicas desse album. Eu amei o álbum inteiro e estou viciado em todas as músicas. Beyoncé é tão perfeita q precisa ser estudada
  58. IreneP
    Jul 25, 2019
    10
    Excellent album. Every song tells a story and the idea of putting interludes that refer to each song is great. Even the songs that don't feauture Beyoncé are incredible. Starting from the moving track: "Bigger", and ending with the powerful "Spirit", The Gift is an exceptional collection.
  59. BrockKugler
    Jul 25, 2019
    10
    The Gift is excellence, I always love Beyoncé’s albums more and more with each listen. This album has so much meaning, and so much cultural value. Everybody involved worked so hard dedicating time and effort into developing quality music for us.
  60. Shawntxz
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    This album gave me a whole different perspective to Afro beat African music. I’m so impressed and blown away. Beyoncé did it again!
  61. Abiramonnie
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Estou amando cada parte desse álbum. Beyoncé é perfeita em tudo que faz. Amo o fato dela ter inserido artistas africanos desconhecidos no álbum. Isso mostra que ela não está apenas ficando nos charts é sim na arte.
  62. Ariesrun
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé, maior artista viva

    Esse album é uma obra de arte. Coeso, inspirador, sem defeitos. Todos os artistas envolvidos estão de parabéns
  63. Keyawncee
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    This is an amazing album that’s managed to capture the beauty of African music that hasn’t been done on such a mass scale before. She’s given a platform for more African like music to break through the international barriers that once held it back from mainstream success
  64. gustaquica
    Jul 30, 2019
    10
    A very successful introduction of afro-beat to the general public in the US and elsewhere. Beyoncé never disapoints, and this is no exception. She has never been heard in this style before and this sounds like a very promissing album to be nominated along HOMECOMING for album of the year at the 2020 Grammy awards.
  65. illiterateFraud
    Jul 28, 2019
    0
    This album was awful, much like all of her work. I heard they shipped them to stores but they got shipped back
  66. Beyoncefannnn
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    Beautiful production, this felt like a very heartfelt gift from her to us.
  67. ernipops
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    amazing album! favourite tracks are Bigger, Water, Brown Skin Girl, Mood 4 Eva
  68. Nojh
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    Most amazing thing I've heard in a while! I still listen to certain songs daily.
  69. mac06
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Even though this is a soundtrack album, Beyoncé K. proved once again why she has been a star in many decades in the music industry, this collaboration album is so rich and complete with the interludes it tells a story. Very well done.… Expand
  70. Louisknit
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    Wow what an album full of amazing songs! See for yourself
  71. ClassyAnthony
    Jul 29, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. LOVE IT! Real music that will stand the test of time. All love to the Queen.… Expand
  72. Mcarol611
    Aug 1, 2019
    10
    Beyonce outdoes herself everytime! A true artist and activist. And even with all that she has accomplished, I still believe she is underestimated.
  73. theblackvessel
    Aug 6, 2019
    7
    Beyoncé entrega um álbum um pouco bagunçado que diverge com o filme, as ainda assim consegue agradar com a maioria das faixas.
  74. Pedro2908
    Aug 11, 2019
    10
    O álbum uma obra de arte africana. Incrível a cultura expressa nela e conhecendo cada artista desse continente
  75. 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.
  76. jermainerussell
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    No no no no no no no no no no noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
  77. ArethaFranklin
    Aug 24, 2019
    0
    Ummm......... I........ I........ Hmmm........ I'm gonna pass on that one...
  78. luanaoliveira
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mais uma vez Beyoncé nos entrega um trabalho IMPECÁVEL e de grande representatividade.… Expand
  79. AfricanQueen
    Sep 15, 2019
    8
    Essendo africana questa è il mio dominio.
    Already è una canzone perfetta che rappresenta i sound della musica africana del momento. Ha collaborato con i più famosi artisti del panorama africano che sono felice di conoscerli come Yemi Alade, Tiwa Savage etc Tra l'altro ottimo lavoro con Wizkid, Brown Skin Girl è un ottimo brano merita un video
  80. dlwlrma
    Sep 19, 2019
    10
    Mais um trabalho incrível e ambicioso. Beyoncé sempre se reinventa e dessa vez não foi diferente. Sem buscar reconhecimento popular ela entrega um álbum repleto de colaborações com artistas pouco conhecidos.
    Mostrando que sua vontade de aparecer em charts é cada vez menor e o desejo de entrar pra história como uma artista revolucionária é cada vez maior, mesmo já tendo sua marca como    Mais um trabalho incrível e ambicioso. Beyoncé sempre se reinventa e dessa vez não foi diferente. Sem buscar reconhecimento popular ela entrega um álbum repleto de colaborações com artistas pouco conhecidos.
    Mostrando que sua vontade de aparecer em charts é cada vez menor e o desejo de entrar pra história como uma artista revolucionária é cada vez maior, mesmo já tendo sua marca como artista da década.    … Expand
  81. victorialiewind
    Sep 20, 2019
    8
    There are too much people on the album and there are not so many good songs. This experiment has flopped and Beyonce needs to stop doing that stupid game.
  82. GregPontes3
    Sep 24, 2019
    10
    Esse, álbum especialmente feito para essaltar a cultura africana, isso é um marco, pessoas brancas nunca entenderão o que esse álbum representa
  83. greedybadidea
    May 29, 2020
    8
    *This review only refers to tracks featuring Beyoncé*
    Beyoncé's surprise release of her 'The Lion King' inspired project is one of the most authentic pieces of art. I might not have enjoyed every song on this record, but I certainly loved the African themed production and I appreciate that every artist on the album is of African descent. It's a beautiful homage to Africa which is what    *This review only refers to tracks featuring Beyoncé*
    Beyoncé's surprise release of her 'The Lion King' inspired project is one of the most authentic pieces of art. I might not have enjoyed every song on this record, but I certainly loved the African themed production and I appreciate that every artist on the album is of African descent. It's a beautiful homage to Africa which is what 'The Lion King' is supposed to be, so Bey did what needed to be done. The main issue is the featured artists not holding their own all of the time and also some of the tracks attempt to do too much at once and it becomes confused and crowded, but a lot of the tracks do truly show the beauty of African culture and I believe that is the true win for the project.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. BIGGER
    2. SPIRIT
    3. OTHERSIDE
    4. BROWN SKIN GIRL (feat. SAINt JHN, Wizkid & Blue Ivy)
    5. WATER (feat. Salatiel & Pharrell Williams)
    6. MOOD 4 EVA (feat. JAY Z & Childish Gambino)
    7. FIND YOUE WAY BACK
    8. ALREADY (feat. Shatta Wale & Major Lazer)
    9. NILE (feat. Kendrick Lamar)
    10. MY POWER (feat. Tierra Whack, Moonchild Sanelly, Nija, DJ Lag, Busiswa & Yemi Alade)    … Expand
  84. Swiftie82837
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    No geral, funciona e é outra jóia em sua coroa - uma que ela, em geral, pode se orgulhar de chamar de dela.
  85. Daadamz
    Mar 27, 2020
    9
    These diverse, inspiring collaborations of artists of the now & the stars of tomorrow are nearly perfectly curated by the entertainer of our times — King Bey.
  86. matheuscordeiro
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    After an album like Lemonade, Beyoncé returns in one of his worst strategies to stay relevant in the market.
  87. marcelicious
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I remember when this album out, warm day and big headphones on my head. Playing "Bigger" as a first song just made me wow how precious is this song with her strong and expressive voice. Every other song was new for me with how it sounds. I listened this album again because I had to and I felt in love.
    If you were put out this album with Black Is King it were be more sucesfull as it deserve.
  88. NiciMac
    Jun 1, 2020
    10
    An underrated masterpiece. The respect Beyonce shows for African artists, by giving them the lead on multiple songs is wonderful to see. The talent of these artists is showcased well on this project. Its also noteworthy that the album follows the arc of the movie, which is an impressive feat as this story arch meshes naturally with the artist's own messages: Ranging from black empowermentAn underrated masterpiece. The respect Beyonce shows for African artists, by giving them the lead on multiple songs is wonderful to see. The talent of these artists is showcased well on this project. Its also noteworthy that the album follows the arc of the movie, which is an impressive feat as this story arch meshes naturally with the artist's own messages: Ranging from black empowerment to deep introspection of Lion King characters. In my eyes, this is Beyonce's finest work to date, and it is so painfully underrated by the American audience. My Power moves me to tears every time I hear it - That message is so strong.… Expand
  89. musicalmarvell
    Nov 11, 2020
    9
    "The Lion King: The Gift" is an astounding album that really everyone and I looked over and thought nothing of. Looking at it after a few listens a year later, Beyoncé really made something extraordinary with this release. Through the carefully crafted, brilliant production, she showcases the traditional sounds and culture of Africa as we've never heard them before. She basically took what"The Lion King: The Gift" is an astounding album that really everyone and I looked over and thought nothing of. Looking at it after a few listens a year later, Beyoncé really made something extraordinary with this release. Through the carefully crafted, brilliant production, she showcases the traditional sounds and culture of Africa as we've never heard them before. She basically took what "The Lion King" had and made it grander. The vocals, both from Beyoncé and the incredible featured artists, really make this album great. Overall, "The Gift" is different, unique, and a must-hear, whether or not you like Beyoncé.… Expand
  90. poggerew
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    O álbum é uma celebração ao povo negro, mais especificamente à África e sua música. Beyoncé não apenas tornou o gênero Afrobeat mais pronunciado, ela foi ofuscada pelos vocais estelares e pelas performances de algumas de nossas mentes mais criativas. Lendária.
  91. AlejandroR
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un increíble álbum. Las canciones pudieran ser un éxito con una promoción y hubieran sido excelentes para formar parte del séptimo álbum de estudio de Beyoncé.… Expand
  92. Brandonflawless
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Super excited for Black is king! This album was well thought out and loved the movie
  93. Luanolimaio
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Totalmente coeso e importante, a forma como ela traz reconhecimento para cantores e artistas africanos com essa obra é sensacional
  94. heymath
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    The Gift is an album that transcends being a mere movie soundtrack. The woman of the decade handpicks from Africa’s finest artists in order to curate a masterpiece that blends afrobeats, movie interludes, and powerful vocals into a concoction.
  95. Czernell
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Impecável. Perfeito. Maravilhoso. Beyoncé, como sempre, servindo excelência.
  96. Lucasbig
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    A beautiful representation of black African culture. From Beyoncé is singing in Swahili to Long Kenyan beats. This immaculate album showcases precolonial African beauty at its finest alongside Beyoncé and her beautiful vocals and lyrical genius.
  97. adityathok
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    A great body of work and Beyoncé really delved into yet another genre. She is so versatile and always produces a quality album
  98. Lucazst
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Único e impecável. À anos Beyoncé traz um trabalho com excelência e entregando sempre uma mensagem importante, com certeza a maior da indústria.… Expand
  99. Silvaedu
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu sou apaixonado por esse álbum, seriamenteeeeeee. BEYONCE O MUNDO É SEU, SAIBA DISSO… Expand
  100. isaquelusca
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    This album still fresh after a year. From the lyrics to melody, beyoncé show her love to the black culture in a very respectful and beautiful way.
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#8 Most Discussed Album of 2019
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#22 Most Shared Album of 2019

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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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