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. stormgattes
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    É aquela coisa, a gente acha que ela nunca vai se superar dai ela vem e surra a gente!
  2. neue
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece. Beyoncé does nothing without intention and careful contemplation. What she's compiled here—as curator, rapper, writer, singer, producer, and executive producer—is nothing short of an example of modern-day genius, 20 years in the making. That she also enlisted some of the Continent's top talent to tell a full story instead of merely co-opting, is a lesson for all artists;A masterpiece. Beyoncé does nothing without intention and careful contemplation. What she's compiled here—as curator, rapper, writer, singer, producer, and executive producer—is nothing short of an example of modern-day genius, 20 years in the making. That she also enlisted some of the Continent's top talent to tell a full story instead of merely co-opting, is a lesson for all artists; those of her caliber and the ones aspiring to be. This is history-making work, for posterity, and the record books will reflect such.… Expand
  3. Zenyt94
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not my favourite album of her but that pretty much personal.
    I love the production, I am familiar with African sounds and Beyoncé nailed it.
    Very powerful lyrics and the use of interludes from the movie make it sounds like a mini story itself.

    Favourite songs: Water, Brown Skin Girl, Bigger and SPirit.    … Expand
  4. gencarlos
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé always bring to us the best of her. I loved every single track in this album. Beyoncé is a legend
  5. SebCremer
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    LOVED every moment! League of its own truly. Definitely a contender for Album of the Year.
  6. andrewfranklin
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    It is a sonically breathtaking album based off the story of the Lion King, that authentically showcases the soundscape of Africa.
  7. Souzafialho
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    A pessoa que deu 0 só pode ser muito mal-amada! Álbum impecável com letras incríveis e batidas contagiantes! Parabéns, Beyoncé! O filme é um sucesso e vc também é!
  8. Gustavoqz
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Inovação é seu sobrenome. Álbum com bastante referências, uma carta de amor à África. Músicas com batidas contagiantes, definitivamente um dos álbuns mais inteligentes de Beyoncé.
  9. brunobispoo
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Incrível. Releitura perfeita do filme o Rei Leão. Os ritmos usados no álbum tem tudo a ver com o filme. Perfeito!
  10. LuizFelipe
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um álbum perfeito, todas as faixas em sintonia com as intermediárias, Beyoncé sempre provando ser uma artista extremamente talentosa!… Expand
  11. BielMalik
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    EXTREMAMENTE LENDÁRIA, UMA ARTISTA DE VERDADE, MY POWER, WATER E BIGGER PERFEITAS
  12. vbsb27
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Outstanding release! It matchs perfectly high quality sound with powerful message.
  13. GuilhermeAO
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé did justice to the lion king we all love and remember yet she managed to reinvent herself as an artist. After LEMONADE we could think that she had reached her limit of greatness but every new project she releases overcomes our expectations, reminding us why she is Queen Bey and that's why we love her.
    This album is a part of something BIGGER than music, it's about pride, history,    Beyoncé did justice to the lion king we all love and remember yet she managed to reinvent herself as an artist. After LEMONADE we could think that she had reached her limit of greatness but every new project she releases overcomes our expectations, reminding us why she is Queen Bey and that's why we love her.
    This album is a part of something BIGGER than music, it's about pride, history, love, legacy and just another masterpiece from great African musicians and Beyoncé.    … Expand
  14. Here4themusic
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Start to finish this album is more than music! It is a visual experience! It is an anthem, and an invitation to celebrate BLACKNESS! Particularly, "Brown Skin Girl" is much needed in a word that tells Black and Brown cis and trans women that their lives don't matter! Beyoncé proves that she is "BIGGER" than any label you can give her! She is bigger than a single, a stream, a #1 song, Grammy of the Year, an Oscar, etc!! Beyoncé is a "Mood 4 EVA" and is constantly evolving! She is here to embrace her culture, welcome both internationally known and locally known artists, allow Blue Ivy to express herself artistically, and shine a bright and proud light on being BLACK! Beyoncé is not only a mother to Blue, Sir, and Rumi, but she is MOTHER to us all!! Listen to album and be inspired! Be proud and be unapologetically BLACK!… Expand
  15. sernboard
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé once again proves that no other artist comes close to her.
    Album of the year.
  16. isac
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    THAT'S THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEYONCÉ'S ALBUM! African vocals WAS WONDEFUL! Beyoncé can only be compares to the King Michael Jackson and no one else
  17. ElianeNC
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Todo o álbum é maravilhosamente perfeito. Mais uma vez Beyoncé fazendo história.
  18. beyluscas2
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    the album inspired on the disney's new movie lion king live action with afeican artists and rhythms is literally perfect
  19. saviojunior
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Incredible! She is so creative and always gives to her public her best. I'm impressed with all songs, especially with"BIGGER", "OTHERSIDE" and "BROWN SKIN GIRL".
  20. ryanfelixs
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Impecável de Perfeito, maravilhoso, cada faixa representa muito bem o que a Beyoncé quer passar para nóis, e cada participação valeu a pena nesse álbum ! A Blue Ivy está muito fofa e a faixa com a participação dela está linda de se ouvir !
  21. Lele15
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Não adianta haters virem espumar aqui kkkkk o album está sendo bem aclamado pelo público.. Enfiem o dedo no cú e rasguem. Otários que não tem onde cair mortos kkkk. Pena desses viadinhos. Depois ficam pedindo respeito na internet kkkkk babacas
  22. Khalouisi1997
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Bigger, Brown Skin Girls, and My Power are the standouts. IMPECCABLE WORK. Beyoncé as a producer is incredible.
  23. RSantoz
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Um obra prima, Beyoncé simplesmente lendária, estou super amando esse álbum, digno de um Grammy, de um AOTY
  24. thiagofaria
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Maravilhoso! Obra perfeita, sem defeitos! Rainha da Pedra do Reino!! Maravilhosa, Supremo esse álbum!
  25. Carlos_henriiq
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Simplesmente PERFEITO ! Beyoncé sempre impecável no que faz. Estou sem palavras para descrever a energia que esse álbum traz, cada música, cada letra, simplesmente perfeito.
  26. MYPOWER
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    O álbum tá a própria perfeição, e não adianta vir swiftie e lirou dar nota baixa não, vcs não tem vergonha na cara não bando de ratos??? O auge da falta doq fazer e do desespero... Não é atoa que são a própria escória, é difícil de admitir que a fav de vcs não fazem 1% dq a Beyoncé faz e que não são melhor que ela em nd, né? Amo uma espuma fresquinha
  27. PaolaDias
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Álbum perfeito! Batidas incríveis, representatividade no álbum inteiro! Maravilhoso
  28. HallanBeat
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Batidas afro contagiantes, músicas com sentimentos expressivos e escancarados em cada nota, cada batuque. Simplesmente perfeito. Beyoncé se superando a cada trabalho.
  29. Jhoo
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    It's an amazing album. Incredible
    I loved.
    It's an amazing album. Incredible
    I loved.
  30. lovxdrought
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Perfect, flawless and flawless, a completely perfect and wonderful album, well produced, Beyoncé once again proves to be a LEGEND, AOTY deserves to be her, as this album as well as all others is IMPECCABLE and does not shock, since everything that the QUEEN does is perfect!
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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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