The Lion King: The Gift
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Parkwood
  • Release Date: Jul 19, 2019
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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!
  31. Cesar_portella
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    nota 1.000... album perfeito, merece muito mais que 10. já é hit no Brasil e no mundo.
  32. Isaquelucassant
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé, artist of Millennium. Bringing the power and passion in your message, The gift is really a wonderful work that becomes even more so when you shoot the people that are represented throughout the album, giving voice to their roots, giving a perfectly well produced album.
  33. danielchriis
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    TUDO QUE ESSA MULHER FAZ É PERFEITO, o álbum completamente de influência africana mostrou ser uma obra de arte e profissionalismo da beyonce
  34. ourpat_
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incredible! Amazing! Beyoncé is a queen. Thank you for existing. You is all.… Expand
  35. augustoo
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Great album. Beyoncé is amazing in everything. Toda vez ela se supera e cria um novo conceito para a sua arte. Produz, compõe e interpreta de maneira fantástica e profissional. Referência para os novatos, lenda para a história da música mundial.
  36. Ewertonmotta
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Flawless. .… Expand
  37. zeqqui
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    brown skin girl é tudo que o mundo precisava ouvir. Beyonce mais uma vez mostrou sua excelência e versatilidade.
  38. Neto_leite4
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé being perfect always, beautiful album, simplify everything flawless..
  39. arthurrodrigues
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    Only Beyoncé can do this art. I am so happy to be alive and be a witness of her work.
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. 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.
  43. 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.
  44. 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
  45. 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.
  46. 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!
  47. 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!!!!!
  48. 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
  49. 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.
  50. 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.
  51. ALENCARXO
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    BEYONCÉ? BEYONCÉ? BEYONCÉ? - In Tiffany New York Voice

    She is the queen hoes, bown down

    That's it
  52. Quel92
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    It sounds beautiful, it is totally balanced and powerful.
    I'm speechless!!!
  53. Daviwinx
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé mais uma vez nos entrega um trabalho maduro e que está acima da média das outras cantoras.
    A pluralidade cultural foi bem trabalhada em faixas que são ligadas por interludes maravilhosas.
  54. Trevsy
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Amazing!! SEAMLESS AND PEERLESS. Beyoncé mixes different genres and pulls together different artists and makes an album that tells the story of the lion king whilst presenting a impeccable atandalonr album.
  55. claramoon
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    PODEM ESPUMAR À VONTADE V14D1NH4S BRANCAS, BEYONCÉ MAIOR CANTORA DA ATUALIDADE E O ÁLBUM TA PERFEITO
  56. Hermandeen
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    BEAUTIFUL, just Beautiful. With every listen, I have a new favorite song. It's like I can't pick. I'm currently listening to "Otherside" and I'm loving it, especially the ending. 10/10 for the whole album from me.
  57. Atos67
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    O album esta perfeito, ela fez o álbum em presente é homenagem para África e é muito lindo ver isso, ver as crianças e mulheres negras ouvindo "Brown Skin Girl" é emocionante, é gratificante ver a representatividade que a Beyoncé tem e a visibilidade que ele deu para artistas africanos com esse album
  58. 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.
  59. 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.
  60. 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
  61. Jcanno
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Wow Beyoncé really brought the music and the sound and the beauty and the love and the day and the night! I am so proud of her for making this album. No artist has ever shown this type of artistic growth
  62. MaxwellAnjos
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Adorei a sonoridade africana, Beyoncé não mentiu. Bem conceitual. Ótimo instrumental e vocais.
  63. Italolu2
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Músicas lindas contagiantes tudo muito lindo. Simplesmente fantástico album muito bem pensado
  64. Seg
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Simply amazing from the firts song to the last... Beyoncé you'are a legend.
  65. sinhpham
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    Very beautiful sounds & vocals of Africa. The Lion King The Gift is a love letter of Beyoncé to Africa
  66. Docetangerina
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    BEYONCÉ SEMPRE NOS SURPREENDENDO E NUNCA DECEPCIONANDO, MUITO PERFEITO, MAIOR E MELHOR ARTISTA DE TODOS OS TEMPOS
  67. JonasDias
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Eu não consigo parar de ouvir as músicas MOOD 4 EVA, KEYS TO THE KINGDOM e BROWN SKIN GIRL. Esse é o melhor album que eu já ouvi em anos.
  68. ErikaAmaro
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Não tem nenhuma música ruim nesse album. Todos os artistas envolvidos estão de parabéns.
  69. MarcelaJ
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé é a maior artista da atualidade. Eu não esperava menos do que a perfeição pra esse álbum. Tudo que essa mulher toca vira ouro
  70. Cauann
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    Perfeito como tudo que ela faz. Uma artista completa! Beyoncé me faz ter orgulho de estar vivo pra ver isso. Estamos presenciando a transição de um ícone para uma lenda. Beyoncé merece o mundo
  71. falecidatexana
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    Black excellence looks like Beyoncé. HER MIND, UGH! AMAZES ME ALL THE TIME.
  72. Erica28
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    It’s an incredible album ! I love the African inspiration. This album represents very well the story of the Lion King.
  73. Ctina92
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Absolutely LOVE this album! I just love how Beyoncé always exceeds my expectations. I haven't listened to anything else since the album was released.
  74. RenatoCosta
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    The best álbum of 2019. Beyoncé is the best artist today! Im so proud... The african culture is beautiful.
  75. HoneyBey
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    The queen has done it again ! We see a perfect example of how to meld a genre together while incorporating a signature flare to it only accustomed to Beyoncé herself. As she says, this is a love letter to Africa, diving into spirituality as well as pride for the motherland. It reimagines the story of the Lion King's plot, but flips it on its head accompanied by beautiful melodies andThe queen has done it again ! We see a perfect example of how to meld a genre together while incorporating a signature flare to it only accustomed to Beyoncé herself. As she says, this is a love letter to Africa, diving into spirituality as well as pride for the motherland. It reimagines the story of the Lion King's plot, but flips it on its head accompanied by beautiful melodies and harmonies. The featured artists like Wizkid, Yemi Alade, Tekno and many more fit perfectly for an Afro-adventure ! Adding in the respective interludes made for a true bout of storytelling that is missed if the interludes weren't integrated in the sequence of the album. Telling the story of hopelessness, loss of passion, betrayal to courage, strength, endurance, and power The Lion King: The Gift is story within a story. Those who can see it: Beyoncé is someone who is obviously in touch with her culture and spirituality, telling the story of Mother Nature and her struggle and desire to become whole again, for humanity to stand up and fight in her lead single, "Spirit". She features her beautiful daughter Blue Ivy to represent Mother Earth bearing fruit, the next generation as she switches from scene to scene, displaying a sense of worry, sadness, tears, to rejoicing and the celebration of the rallying of her soldiers to defend her life and their home respectively. She also symbolizes African deities, specifically Youruba deities such as Yemaya, telling the story and offering a warning to those who will listen, about the liberation of the earth not coming to fruition due to the greed and unhealthy desires of mankind. She has seen war and felt the destruction of her person and finally she can allow the patrons of the land to save them from their counterparts. This album is a journey for anyone who's seen such struggles, but specifically for black and African American people both, whom their entire history has had obstacles stacked against them-- outside influences that affect their entire life journey, rising above said challenges. In a climate where a genre like this won't be well received by the same redundantpop messages and bubblegum storytelling, Beyoncé took risks and gave the genre a whole new life, straying away from the norms of a Pop/R&B artist. This album will likely go overlooked, but The Lion King: The Gift will go down as a hidden gem, a masterpiece among her discography. Well done Queen Bey !… Expand
  76. 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.
  77. 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.
  78. 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.
  79. Raffaon
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    Depois da narrativa musical trazida em Black is King este álbum foi completamente ressignificado a patamares colossais
  80. 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!!!!
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. 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.
  84. 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.
  85. LukeCarter
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Simply perfect. Beyoncé at her peak, sharing the spotlight with great artists and introducing them to the world.
  86. 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.
  87. 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
  88. 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.
  89. 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.
  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. 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!
  93. 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.
  94. martinbru214
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect!!Perfect!!Perfect!!Perfect!!Perfect!!Perfect!!Perfect!!Perfect!!Perfect!!Perfect!!… Expand
  95. 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!
  96. 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.
  97. Valtean
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Excelência. Essa é a palavra que resume todo o trabalho e esforço de Beyoncé. Álbum incrível, coeso e viciante.
  98. 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.
  99. 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.
  100. 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.
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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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