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. tonmmd
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé mostrando novamente seu talento e competencia. Quando o artista sabe o que quer o resultado é esta obra prima.
  2. Guilherme_
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Ótima escolha de elenco. Os dubladores/atores são ótimos, em especial Beyoncé e Seth Rogen.
  3. Mackenzieb
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé has given us her best for 22 years and always working with the same affection to give the best to her audience. She deserves the world! This new album of her only proves that she is doing it for the art and not for the charts. There are so many hitmakers who would go out of their way to partner with Beyonce, but she chose to make room for affectionate artists who deserve moreBeyoncé has given us her best for 22 years and always working with the same affection to give the best to her audience. She deserves the world! This new album of her only proves that she is doing it for the art and not for the charts. There are so many hitmakers who would go out of their way to partner with Beyonce, but she chose to make room for affectionate artists who deserve more recognition in music.… Expand
  4. EmersonJucharck
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfeito!❤️… Expand
  5. kadenoloughlin
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    she effortlessly blends african beats with the hip-hop that we know and love in the US. a true ode to all things african, beyoncé is constantly proving time and time again that she is able to do things no one else has before
  6. Dereck413
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé is always ready to reinvent herself. I feel grateful to live at the same time as her. Beyoncé really deserves an Oscar for Spirit and an Abum Of The Year for this album.
  7. AsliYonce
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    It's an ultimate celebration of Beyoncé's roots. I'm so thankful that she's decided to share it with us.
  8. lusinha
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    arte musical com muita representatividade, é lindo e apresenta novos talentos
  9. Lnvsg0
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    simplesmente incrível, beats nada óbvios que te levam pra África e contagiam. The Gift Album é uma obra prima 100% impecável, fiel e extremamente necessário.
  10. Thearcelino
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beyoncé conseguiu produzir um álbum coeso com a proposta do filme unindo vocais angelicais a instrumentais africanos… Expand
  11. marceldw
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This album is truly a masterpiece: the complexity of the tones and harmonies, the varying vocal arrangements, and attention to detail is phenomenal.
  12. SimonYanga
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    We’re african, and that was our culture, we enjoyed that album, and we’re proud that Beyoncé shows us some culture. May God bless her
  13. Jeancarlos
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé sempre entregando um trabalho impecável, esse álbum com certeza é um dos melhores trabalhos dela senão o melhor
  14. Beynation9481
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album was a perfect. From the features to the interludes, her voice. Nothing but pure excellence came from this project!… Expand
  15. Jeovane24
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    The Great album. A Masterpiece. Beyoncé is Goddess of Music. Incredible Voice, songs. A tribute for África.
  16. Isr
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um ótimo álbum com um intuito maravilhoso, Beyoncé mais uma vez sendo um rainha militante. Não me canso de dizer. Ela é deus e pronto !… Expand
  17. Celita
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
  18. Lucasadonai
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Obra prima, importante e necessária. Uma dos melhores trabalhos de sua carreira. Genuíno e tocante.… Expand
  19. WallisonL
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Ótimo álbum, é muito bom poder ter acesso a outros ritmos musicais , Beyoncé fez uma trabalho monumental nesse álbum, Lendária .
  20. euaboud
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    An album full of references, exalting the black culture and everything it represents! Thanks Beyoncé for making me and my black friends have visibility! The art needs to be seen and used as a visibility platform, Beyoncé does it perfectly with The Gift Album.
  21. Leocnn
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Essa mulher nao brinca em serviço. Arrasando como sempre. Diva das divas. Amoooo
  22. NunesCritic
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    Vocais impecáveis com parcerias que se encaixaram perfeitamente. Uma trilha moderna e explorando a musicalidade africana. Algumas canções nos transportam para a savana, como Spirit, por exemplo.
  23. Zecal
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Um álbum com diferentes sonoridades, vocais impecáveis, com artistas africanos até então pouco conhecidos, um álbum magnífico, lindo de se ver, prazeroso de se ouvir. Assim como Nala, Beyoncé mostra sua realeza, nos entregando essa obra de arte, reafirmando o porquê de ser chamada de rainha o porquê de ter uma carreira sólida , longeva e bem sucedida após 22 anos.
  24. RyanFraga
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplesmente impecável. A sonoridade totalmente original, além das musicas realmente te remeterem ao filme. Beyoncé mais uma vez nos surpreendendo e entregando um trabalho sem defeitos… Expand
  25. Lins28
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé trouxe um álbum maduro mais uma vez e acertou! Perfeito demais quero a versão física.
  26. Gabriellayhguhh
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Uma obra, inspiradora, Beyoncé provou mais uma vez a perfeição de cada detalhe é sua assinatura em tudo q faz, a grandeza e a variedade de sonoridade é algo espetacular
  27. Giggy2996
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Awesome. A wonderful, soulful, genuine love letter to Africa. Thank you Beyoncé
  28. 2berto__
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    No wonder Beyoncé delivered another extremely perfect job, The Lion King: The Gift It's a cry of freedom and intelligence from black culture, and Beyoncé has done more to deliver a job that represents a whole class.
  29. CarlosThomas1
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé é dona de um talento extraordinário, e tudo o que ela faz, saí desse jeito, perfeito!
  30. BehRamos
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse album é incrível, sua musicalidade, os vocais, as letras, as referências... Beyoncé fez um trabalho excelente e maravilhoso...… Expand
  31. yvieoddly
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muito bom, você escuta o Álbum todo sem pular nenhuma faixa... Melhor álbum de 2019… Expand
  32. Drila
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    It's an amazing body of work. Beyoncé really captured the essence of the movie with these masterful songs. Love it.
  33. Jpalves
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Absolutamente perfeito. The lion king: The Gift é realmente uma carta de amor a África.
  34. JamesTheGift
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé Saves The Second Semester Of 2019 With This Álbum! Beyoncé Lion King: The Gift
  35. irawayne
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé delivers a fresh, high-octane body of work that adds to her ever-growing oeuvre. THE LION KING: THE GIFT hardly disappoints as the story, of which is loved by millions, is told over Afrocentric tone and spoken by hand-picked artist representing African heritage that at times seem pay tribute to the motherland better than the film that inspired said album. Knowles' co-productionBeyoncé delivers a fresh, high-octane body of work that adds to her ever-growing oeuvre. THE LION KING: THE GIFT hardly disappoints as the story, of which is loved by millions, is told over Afrocentric tone and spoken by hand-picked artist representing African heritage that at times seem pay tribute to the motherland better than the film that inspired said album. Knowles' co-production remains consistently energetic from the percussive powerhouse of THE POWER peppered with Xhosa vocals from up-and-coming Tierra Whack (also contributions from South African artists Moonchild Sanelly and Busiswa), to empowering tracks like BIGGER and BROWN SKIN GIRL that remind young, dark-skinned women, specifically with African ancestry, how important DNA-infused self-celebration is today (coincidentally following the controversy of the casting of Ariel in THE LITTLE MERMAID remake). Beyoncé claims this album is both “sonic cinema” and as “a love letter to Africa.” which is solidified through the payoff that THE LION KING: THE GIFT infuses hypnotic Afrobeats and thematic notes to properly showcase African representation in a story knowingly tied to culture appropriation and lacking 'circle of life' worldview, thus breathing new meaning to the phrase 'The Lion King', in Bey's script of course. Even with a lackluster track like SCAR featuring lyrics that still better represents the character of the same name than in the titular film; THE LION KING: THE GIFT lands it's mark and further proves Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is a force to reckoned with and remains "unbothered".… Expand
  36. marione
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    best album of the year, super cohesive, both thematic and the link between the introductions of the lines of the film.
  37. michelangello
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece, indeed! Incredible, Perfect, Flawllesly. She gave us a piece of art, we shall enjoy it.
  38. Mrklook123
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé foi muito fiel ao estilo africano,o que foi maravilhoso,remete muito ao filme,grande presente da rainha.
  39. Ezraotuk
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Thank You Beyoncè and everyone who worked on this album. Africa's influence in music is and would always be outstanding.
  40. Jflawless
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Um álbum perfeito, Beyoncé nos surpreende mais uma vez. Rainha do mundo, maravilhosa!!
  41. Brunnotiago
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Maravilhoso, épico.
    Beyoncé sempre nos surpreendendo, ameeei.
    Obrigado Rainha, eu te amoo
  42. Vinimiabara
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Uma palavra: Perfeição! Beyoncé com o album The Lion King: The Gift apresenta a nós varias canções com estilos musicais diferentes! Ela exala a música africana! O mais de interessante na Beyoncé e que ela sabe muito bem se reinventar a cada trabalho!
  43. Pauloprado
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Perfect. Beyoncé entregou novamente um trabalho impecável e conseguiu incorporar na arte seu amor pela África. Magnífico.
  44. AMfork
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    The Gift is a masterpiece! again beyoncé innovated in its releases, this time bringing African rhythms to become the icing on the cake. It's an incredible job.
  45. CharlieLdn
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    The flow, the sounds and the features were so well done. The way the story was told through contemporary music worked surprisingly well. After the first listen there were one or two songs that I didn't love as much as others but after listening the whole way through for the third time I appreciated why they were there and how they contributed to the story. Favourites are Brown Skin Girl,The flow, the sounds and the features were so well done. The way the story was told through contemporary music worked surprisingly well. After the first listen there were one or two songs that I didn't love as much as others but after listening the whole way through for the third time I appreciated why they were there and how they contributed to the story. Favourites are Brown Skin Girl, Mood 4 Eva, My Power and Bigger. Will be listening to this for a long time!… Expand
  46. marciaan
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    o álbum está simplesmente perfeito. beyonce nunca erra, lenda aclamada amo
  47. aamunch
    Jul 29, 2019
    10
    A confident Beyoncé shares Africa to the World by collaborating with an All-Black Ensemble to create this masterpiece that complements the beautiful tale of The Lion King. The intention to curate music for people is beautifully done. The tracks 'BROWN SKIN GIRL', 'MOOD 4 EVA', and 'BIGGER' are stand-outs and anthemic to celebrate ones' culture, heritage, and success.
  48. joaovitorhp
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Disney was right to make this brilliant partnership with one of the best artists in the world! It's absolutely perfect and teaches a lot through the lyrics, the rhythms and beats, of all the artists involved! I'm really grateful to have the experience of hearing and feeling the power and energy of this album!
  49. Bumabiod
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An amazing culmination of soul and energy as never experienced on an international scale! Wowzy!… Expand
  50. Anddika
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its briliant album ! Queen show african culture to the world ! Bigger is the best ballad !… Expand
  51. Angelic16
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    This album was the best thing that happens to my this year. Thank you Beyoncé! Your music is my cure
  52. Joshuaric
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    This album really brings the cinema into your imagination. I felt all the power of Africa in me. Thank you for this incredible experience, Beyoncé. Thank you for making me feel even more proud of my roots. Thank you for making me even more proud of being a brown-skinned girl.
  53. YumiSayuri
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Dankie vir hierdie werk! Ek voel so trots daarop
    Thank you Beyoncé! Your music is my remedy
  54. SamanthaSuita
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Obrigada por essa obra monumental, Beyoncé. Muito obrigada por você estar projetando cada vez mais a cultura afro no mundo. Obrigada por não desistir da gente
  55. ahenrique025
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Only Beyoncé could bring so many different cultures and do something so good as this album.
  56. Linquete
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Maravilhosooooooooo, Arrasou, Hino, Valeu Beyoncé, Diva, Fode com os haters
  57. Ashant
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Perfect, The only Star listed vocalist of the last two decades did it, the album fulfilled what it promises, the afrobeat, Beyoncé singing in Swahili, all the wonderful African artists, Ghana, Uganda, South Africa, Nigeria and more, the song " Otherside "melts my heart, is pure art, her soft tone, then the low notes sung in Swahili, the song" Brown Skin Girl "is so important," My power "isPerfect, The only Star listed vocalist of the last two decades did it, the album fulfilled what it promises, the afrobeat, Beyoncé singing in Swahili, all the wonderful African artists, Ghana, Uganda, South Africa, Nigeria and more, the song " Otherside "melts my heart, is pure art, her soft tone, then the low notes sung in Swahili, the song" Brown Skin Girl "is so important," My power "is so joyful and dancing," 'Spirit' 'is strong, vocally perfect.… Expand
  58. Moniyonce
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Such a Beautiful masterpiece that celebrates African culture, Beyoncé remains one of the greatest forces of modern day pop music
  59. renandmr
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Uma obra prima de álbum. Esse álbum só terá nota baixa devido aos racistas.
  60. gxuilheme
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Completamente icônico! Beyonce prova mais uma ver ser a artista mais completa dos últimos 20 anos, e umas das mais atemporais da história.
  61. Robertosf
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente álbum, gostosa sonoridade e arranjos perfeitos. Não paro de escutar.… Expand
  62. JuliaEvelyn
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR!!!! Esse album é monumental! Em uma era onde os artistas estão buscando parcerias de peso para somar nos charts, Beyoncé está apenas unindo as pessoas através da música e dando voz à artistas que são negligenciados pelo público e pela indústria musical. Obrigada por tudo, Beyoncé. Você é uma verdadeira lenda
  63. SlayIV
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Meu Deus era tudo que eu precisava para esse ano de 2019. Obrigado Deus por me deixar viver nesse mundo com a BEYONCÉ
  64. Annarich
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé is the star that all others are forced to orbit around. She has destroyed rules and is building new ones. This is the best album of 2019.
  65. BritneyJSpears
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé é a maior artista de todos tempos! Ninguém nos últimos anos teve mais controle do que ela, que destruiu regras e construiu novas. Extremamente lendária.
  66. beyoncellie
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    She did it again! This shows Beyoncé’s progression into the greatest of all time. If this is any indication, her 7th album is going to be a bloodbath
  67. Carloshenriquep
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Melhor álbum que eu já ouvi. Muito obrigada à todos os artistas envolvidos. Obrigada por fazerem o que fazem e nos permitir viver experiências incriveis embaladas por suas músicas. Vocês são demais e esse álbum merece todo o reconhecimento do mundo
  68. DeboraAleixo
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Obrigada Beyoncé, por nos proporcionar sempre a melhor experiência da vida através da sua arte. Você é incrível! Obrigada por mais um álbum que aborda muito mais do que apenas assuntos sobre festas e corpos sarados. Esse álbum é muito mais do que música. Esse álbum é intelecto sonoro.
  69. Felipe01
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    is a different sound, but that does not make it bad, on the contrary, it makes it magestral and magnificent, a work that needs to be heard and appreciated by all. let your prejudice be covered and just enjoy art!
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. 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.
  73. 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.
  74. TiroKetso
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    Black Excellence
  75. Kholzen2
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Really great album. Terrific. Beyoncé continues to outdo herself and produce excellent music.
  76. 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
  77. Vannder
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Perfect! Beyoncé was able to bring an incredible sound and all tracks pass the greatness of the work.
  78. 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.
  79. AnaGa
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Amazing!!!! This album is pure perfection. Brown Skin Girl, Mood 4 Eva and Spirit are my favorite ones.
  80. 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.
  81. comicxwarrior
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    I feel blessed by this album, that's all we needed, along with the movie. simply GREAT.
  82. Alef10
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    Maravilhosa, minha grande inspiradora! Que Deus abençoe cada dia mais! Te amo
  83. 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!!
  84. 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
  85. 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.
  86. 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
  87. 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.
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. ycamurca
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    I heard this album over and over since Friday and it's DEFINITELY her best work till now.
  92. 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.
  93. 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
  94. AlexNS
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Endless and powerfull! It's all about Africa, Proud and Art! Beyoncé always giving us the her best!!!
  95. 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
  96. 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!
  97. 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
  98. 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.
  99. 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.
  100. 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
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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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