The Lion King: The Gift
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Parkwood
  • Release Date: Jul 19, 2019
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8.7

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  1. 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.
  2. 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!
  3. 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.
  4. LukeCarter
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Simply perfect. Beyoncé at her peak, sharing the spotlight with great artists and introducing them to the world.
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. Panchogul
    Jul 29, 2019
    10
    Me encanta, tiene un sonido hipnótico que te pone en la atmósfera de la película sintiéndose también como algo enteramente propio y diferente a la vez.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. LCLC3
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    The range! The GOAT does it again. A full journey that’s not at all hindered by the source material that inspired the project, a common trait amongst this type of concept album.
  12. AndressaNCF
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Another absolutely perfect Beyoncé album. Cleane and powerful vocals, sonha with beautiful messages and wonderful rhythms. Absolutely deserves All the Awards.
  13. 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
  14. ChristianMurca
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Maior e melhor album da Beyonce, e tudo tao perfeito, sincronizado, e escolhido corretamente para estar no seu devido lugar. Podemos chamar de perfeição.
  15. 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!
  16. BielMalik
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    EXTREMAMENTE LENDÁRIA, UMA ARTISTA DE VERDADE, MY POWER, WATER E BIGGER PERFEITAS
  17. 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.
  18. martinbru214
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect!!Perfect!!Perfect!!Perfect!!Perfect!!Perfect!!Perfect!!Perfect!!Perfect!!Perfect!!… Expand
  19. 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!
  20. ThiagoAcquaviva
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé is proving again why she's the best nowadays.
    All african beats and vibes connects during the songs and give the album an extra fresh energy with a beautiful tribute to the African culture
  21. 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.
  22. NAMEDEDOFF
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé cada dia provando porque com 30 anos de carreira segue para se tornar uma das maiores lendas do mundo da música.
  23. Valtean
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Excelência. Essa é a palavra que resume todo o trabalho e esforço de Beyoncé. Álbum incrível, coeso e viciante.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. Jaqueline___
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    So beautiful and so emotional... and say things that need to be said. Feel so touched by this masterpiece.
  29. 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
  30. lezecchin
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé mais uma vez entregando um trabalho consistente e de qualidade. Utilizar o poder e a influência que tem, para dar voz e visibilidade a artistas africanos, é muito louvável. The Gitf é celebração, resgate cultural e também reafirmação racial.
  31. 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!
  32. susanwhouston
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece né amores
    Com certeza o álbum do ano de 2019. Grammy nos aguarda ano que vem.
  33. samuele1997
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    Once again, the Queen blew my mind with her limitless talent and creativity. A real musical Genius.
  34. PretentiousGeek
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    An awe-inspiring collaborative, cultural whirlwind. Self-worth and love leads the way.
  35. 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.
  36. RicardoTorres7
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    É sensacional como a Beyoncé nunca decepciona.BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB
  37. Guiminato
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé é definitivame a maior artista viva. Tudo que ela faz é tão coeso, minimalista e bem pensando. Ela é absolutamente admirável.
  38. 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.
  39. Lucas-carvalho
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    This is THE BEST ALBUM OF BEYONCE (And I mean It).
    Pharrell and Major Lazer deserves highlights by their amazing jobs
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. 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.
  43. TaylorNAZISTA
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing
  44. matheusnascimen
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Simplesmente perfeito. A coesão de sons e ritmos é incrível, os vocais são perfeitos e as interludes te fazem viajar. Parabéns, Beyoncé!
  45. 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
  46. 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.
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. Mateuspcsd
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Amo, melhor álbum e podem espumar a vontade haters, não adianta dá nota vermelha não
  50. 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
  51. ZailaUrbi
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Toda vez que você acha que ela se superou, aí que ela mostra algo totalmente diferente... Muito obrigado por existir na mesma geração que você!!!!!
  52. vbsb27
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Outstanding release! It matchs perfectly high quality sound with powerful message.
  53. BaboManjate
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    A perfeição em forma de arte audível e um visual vislumbrante pra as faixas spirit e biggest. Álbum maravilhoso
  54. 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
  55. Guiguiwonder
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    A wonderful album with African beats, that's what Beyoncé was needing ... dance songs
  56. 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!
  57. 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.
  58. 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
  59. 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.
  60. 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.
  61. 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.
  62. jonantlew
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album aged like fine wine! Beyoncé absolutely knows what she's doing regardless of the genre
  63. Edwardo04123
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Isso está magnífico. Não consigo parar de ouvir. Beyoncé concerteza sabe juntar talentos e mostrar cultura
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. Thadeu
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Thank U B, perfect álbum, A África precisa ser foco e ter boas noticas, África berço do Mundo siiim.
  67. 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.
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. Ulyssesrdg
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    beyoncé is proving why she is she is the best nowadays!!!! everything is perfect in this album
  71. 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.
  72. 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.
  73. Leows
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé always has the best of the best to offer everytime! So proud of her.
  74. 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.
  75. 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!
  76. 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.
  77. Nohemi
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    Great album. Never seen afrobeats mixed and mastered this clean in my life.
  78. 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
  79. jplucena
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    An African inspired album fulfilled with different beats and rhythms that makes a unique experience to listen.
  80. 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
  81. Uostu
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    É diferente de tudo o que ela tem feito. Muito autêntico e único. Simplesmente perfeito
  82. 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.
  83. 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
  84. 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.
  85. 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
  86. 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
  87. RickMendesArmy
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    It’s so amazing, like everything Beyoncé make, I’m so proude of this woman❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  88. 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
  89. 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.
  90. Nadigg
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    No words!! Just listen for yourself and you’ll find the excellence. This album is way better than I’d thought I’d be
  91. realstaarsb
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    It’s been an amazing experience to listen this kind of Beyonce music. I loved the fact she credits any little work of her daughter Blue Ivy. It is how to be an artist, tbh. She produced whole album. Amazing. I especially liked Brown Skin Girl and Already songs.
    In conclusion, it’s an 10/10 album with no skip songs.
  92. yannerz
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Perfeito. Pura arte. Músicas bem produzidas, vocais lindos e letras incríveis. Padrão Beyoncé de qualidade.
  93. xordel
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    O álbum eh simplesmente PERFEITO em tudo! Uma verdadeira produção musical
  94. 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.
  95. 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
  96. 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.
  97. sernboard
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé once again proves that no other artist comes close to her.
    Album of the year.
  98. 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.
  99. 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!
  100. Misterbino
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    O melhor álbum que já ouvi. Batidas, melodias, participações, vocais, tudo impecável. Beyoncé mais uma vez não decepciona. É um de seus melhores álbuns até o momento, e como ligação ao filme Rei Leão, ele também não desaponta, do começo ao fim ele se mostra totalmente de acordo com o filme.
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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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