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

Universal acclaim- based on 1106 Ratings

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  1. AnaViegas
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Eu amei tudo nesse álbum! Em uma era em que a maioria dos artistas estão preguiçosos e fazendo músicas com as mesmas batidas de sempre para os charts, Beyoncé veio e lançou um álbum com musicalidade africana. Eu estou encantada com essa obra
  2. nataliacmm
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    É um álbum tão lindo e tão importante, uma verdadeira carta de amor. Beyoncé mais uma vez trazendo um álbum incrível e tão verdadeiro.
    Obrigado, Beyoncé!!!
  3. Ketbua
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Eu não consigo expressar em palavras o quanto esse álbum mexeu comigo, cada faixa me deixou com tanto orgulho tanto da Beyoncé quanto de toda cultura e história por trás das músicas.
  4. Theusfigueredo
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a art and represent the power black in the best film a Disney.
    Beyoncé is a Wonderful, fantastic and legendary girl    … Expand
  5. Fakeknowles
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Uma linda carta de amor África !! Beyoncé mais uma vez arrasando nos álbuns !!!!!
  6. LaviniaVitoria
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Que álbum incrível! É bom saber que em pleno 2019 ainda existam artistas que fazem isso pela arte e não pelos gráficos. Muito obrigada por ajudar a projetar a música africana no mundo
  7. vanderswn3
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Perfeito a negona sabe ser lendária
    gostei das músicas
    das parcerias
    de tudo
  8. Heitorpm
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum maravilhoso, com influências africanas, que possui muita representatividade envolvida.… Expand
  9. Elisaamore
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Essa mulher não tem pena do mundo em geral né??? Não importa o que ela faz, sempre entrega qualidade e algo que soa perfeito para o não só para o momento, mas além dele.
  10. Tolu
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    The gift album is a spectacular album. As a Nigerian I can say it truly reflects the richness and beauty in the African culture. The interludes play both complimentary and supplementary roles in the album as they make each song more colourful and understandable. Songs like Spirit, brown skin girl, bigger, mood 4 eva stand out. However, the most touching song for me is Otherside,, and theThe gift album is a spectacular album. As a Nigerian I can say it truly reflects the richness and beauty in the African culture. The interludes play both complimentary and supplementary roles in the album as they make each song more colourful and understandable. Songs like Spirit, brown skin girl, bigger, mood 4 eva stand out. However, the most touching song for me is Otherside,, and the most enjoyable is Already.… Expand
  11. Nathanblwg
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    This album is not just an album but it is a movement of culture that bridge society to unite, understand each other and being proud of ourself. Other than that, this album also includes the best sounds from Africa and it is the best African sound to be introduce to the world. This album is not just a gift to Africa but it is another way for it to be a pride of Africa and All the African people.
  12. YasminEulalio
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    Perfeição! Esse álbum é uma jóia, assim como tudo que Beyoncé faz. Eu estou apaixonada por tudo nesse album
  13. Angelohy
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    Álbum maravilhoso! Meu deus, cada lançamento ela se superando em todos os quesitos
  14. thlvra
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum de excelente produção. Mixagem moderna e composta do mais alto nível da produção afro-americana. Há um passeio pelas savanas sonoras e nos traz ao continente africano através de cada batida. Impecável.… Expand
  15. mandara
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    Great afro beats music in one album. Shows how diversified Beyoncé is. Great album
  16. guillemciccone
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    a contemporany interpretation of the film's soundtrack. it has a constant cinematic and theatrical feeling to it, i would call it sonic cinema. not only that, but every song is tailored specifically to the story line of Lion King but when you separate the song from the movie it takes on its own narrative that you can . take how you interpret a completely different way. so diverse not onlya contemporany interpretation of the film's soundtrack. it has a constant cinematic and theatrical feeling to it, i would call it sonic cinema. not only that, but every song is tailored specifically to the story line of Lion King but when you separate the song from the movie it takes on its own narrative that you can . take how you interpret a completely different way. so diverse not only in genres but also in languages. Beyoncé really did something with this. and the music videos to "Spirit" and "Bigger" are absolutely beautiful, so african... the dance moves, the looks, the locations.. she's making a statement about her culture as she writes herself into it. she NEVER fails to deliver and reinvent herself.… Expand
  17. Drakegio19
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    This what everything I could have wanted but with Beyoncé’s perfectionist touch . Beautiful African sounds with American modernism
  18. viniciusn
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    It's a **** album! beyoncé as always reinventing itself and giving us another quality material, the songs combine very well with the interludes and we can highlight Black Skin Girls, Power and Water, as the best of this album.
  19. PriscilaR
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    Sem palavras pra essa obra. Beyoncé como sempre indo contra a maré. Tudo que se ouve mas rádios hoje em dia é pop alternativo, tropical house, rap e reggaeton. Beyoncé mostrando que não é uma artista acomodada e expandindo seus horizontes com novas sonoridades e colocando a música africana no mainstream atual. Maior artista da atualidade
  20. AnaCarol
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    Tudo que a Beyoncé toca é perfeição. Eu sou grata por viver na mesma época que essa mulher.
  21. Kariina
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    Esse álbum inteiro merece ser ovacionado de pé. Beyoncé é extremamente perfeita! Tudo que essa mulher faz é muito bem pensado. Parece uma obra renascentista.
  22. Baddestvirgo1
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    An amazing experience with music, Beyoncé made an excellent performance again, that's great!
  23. Juliaviki
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    Monumental! Esse álbum é o melhor album do ano até agora. Amei todas as músicas, mas a minha preferida é FIND YOUR WAY BACK. Hino!
  24. Cauansofre
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    não consigo parar de ouvir Beyoncé é uma deusa! Tanto ela quanto esse álbum merecem todo o reconhecimento do mundo. Espero que depois dessa obra as pessoas em geral valorizem mais os artistas africanos. Eles tbm são muito talentosos
  25. Luanaf
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé, obrigada pela música brown skin girl

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

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

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. BIGGER
    2. SPIRIT
    3. OTHERSIDE
    4. BROWN SKIN GIRL (feat. SAINt JHN, Wizkid & Blue Ivy)
    5. WATER (feat. Salatiel & Pharrell Williams)
    6. MOOD 4 EVA (feat. JAY Z & Childish Gambino)
    7. FIND YOUE WAY BACK
    8. ALREADY (feat. Shatta Wale & Major Lazer)
    9. NILE (feat. Kendrick Lamar)
    10. MY POWER (feat. Tierra Whack, Moonchild Sanelly, Nija, DJ Lag, Busiswa & Yemi Alade)    … Expand
  49. Swiftie82837
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    No geral, funciona e é outra jóia em sua coroa - uma que ela, em geral, pode se orgulhar de chamar de dela.
  50. Daadamz
    Mar 27, 2020
    9
    These diverse, inspiring collaborations of artists of the now & the stars of tomorrow are nearly perfectly curated by the entertainer of our times — King Bey.
  51. marcelicious
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I remember when this album out, warm day and big headphones on my head. Playing "Bigger" as a first song just made me wow how precious is this song with her strong and expressive voice. Every other song was new for me with how it sounds. I listened this album again because I had to and I felt in love.
    If you were put out this album with Black Is King it were be more sucesfull as it deserve.
  52. NiciMac
    Jun 1, 2020
    10
    An underrated masterpiece. The respect Beyonce shows for African artists, by giving them the lead on multiple songs is wonderful to see. The talent of these artists is showcased well on this project. Its also noteworthy that the album follows the arc of the movie, which is an impressive feat as this story arch meshes naturally with the artist's own messages: Ranging from black empowermentAn underrated masterpiece. The respect Beyonce shows for African artists, by giving them the lead on multiple songs is wonderful to see. The talent of these artists is showcased well on this project. Its also noteworthy that the album follows the arc of the movie, which is an impressive feat as this story arch meshes naturally with the artist's own messages: Ranging from black empowerment to deep introspection of Lion King characters. In my eyes, this is Beyonce's finest work to date, and it is so painfully underrated by the American audience. My Power moves me to tears every time I hear it - That message is so strong.… Expand
  53. musicalmarvell
    Nov 11, 2020
    9
    "The Lion King: The Gift" is an astounding album that really everyone and I looked over and thought nothing of. Looking at it after a few listens a year later, Beyoncé really made something extraordinary with this release. Through the carefully crafted, brilliant production, she showcases the traditional sounds and culture of Africa as we've never heard them before. She basically took what"The Lion King: The Gift" is an astounding album that really everyone and I looked over and thought nothing of. Looking at it after a few listens a year later, Beyoncé really made something extraordinary with this release. Through the carefully crafted, brilliant production, she showcases the traditional sounds and culture of Africa as we've never heard them before. She basically took what "The Lion King" had and made it grander. The vocals, both from Beyoncé and the incredible featured artists, really make this album great. Overall, "The Gift" is different, unique, and a must-hear, whether or not you like Beyoncé.… Expand
  54. poggerew
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    O álbum é uma celebração ao povo negro, mais especificamente à África e sua música. Beyoncé não apenas tornou o gênero Afrobeat mais pronunciado, ela foi ofuscada pelos vocais estelares e pelas performances de algumas de nossas mentes mais criativas. Lendária.
  55. AlejandroR
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un increíble álbum. Las canciones pudieran ser un éxito con una promoción y hubieran sido excelentes para formar parte del séptimo álbum de estudio de Beyoncé.… Expand
  56. Brandonflawless
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Super excited for Black is king! This album was well thought out and loved the movie
  57. Luanolimaio
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Totalmente coeso e importante, a forma como ela traz reconhecimento para cantores e artistas africanos com essa obra é sensacional
  58. heymath
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    The Gift is an album that transcends being a mere movie soundtrack. The woman of the decade handpicks from Africa’s finest artists in order to curate a masterpiece that blends afrobeats, movie interludes, and powerful vocals into a concoction.
  59. Czernell
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Impecável. Perfeito. Maravilhoso. Beyoncé, como sempre, servindo excelência.
  60. Lucasbig
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    A beautiful representation of black African culture. From Beyoncé is singing in Swahili to Long Kenyan beats. This immaculate album showcases precolonial African beauty at its finest alongside Beyoncé and her beautiful vocals and lyrical genius.
  61. adityathok
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    A great body of work and Beyoncé really delved into yet another genre. She is so versatile and always produces a quality album
  62. Lucazst
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Único e impecável. À anos Beyoncé traz um trabalho com excelência e entregando sempre uma mensagem importante, com certeza a maior da indústria.… Expand
  63. Silvaedu
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu sou apaixonado por esse álbum, seriamenteeeeeee. BEYONCE O MUNDO É SEU, SAIBA DISSO… Expand
  64. isaquelusca
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    This album still fresh after a year. From the lyrics to melody, beyoncé show her love to the black culture in a very respectful and beautiful way.
  65. valkb
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    GIRL she did again, BEYONCÉ is the most talent artist in the world, oh i'm sorry... IN UNIVERSE. This album is so munumental and so important.
  66. vagnerml
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    perfeição cultural, grandeza em sua história ser porta voz de tantas representatividades
  67. blogdothyago
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    my queen never lets me down amazing album very well produced and each track better than the other I dance a lot to the sound of FIND YOUR WAY BACK, WATER, MY POWER
  68. LISOCHIKOTOSA
    Mar 6, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is probably my favorite soundtrack i have ever heard. It is nothing short of brilliant and excellent. The songs are in sync with the Lion King Movie as they celebrate the black identity and self discovery that is central to the film. Afrobeats was seamlessly fused with R&B and Hip Hop to create a great sound that unites black people all around, it was an insurmountable feat and Beyonce is the only artist who could have taken the initiative to bring all these people and sounds together. It has some lovely ballads like Spirit and Otherside in which Beyonce delivers riveting and powerful vocals. It has a badass female empowerment anthem in My Power which i will always listen to in the gym. It has the epic and grand collaboration Mood 4 Eva with a great Oumou Sangare sample and a great outro by Childish Gambino. Find Your Way Back is a great song with a bridge by Bankulli which you will sing along to without really knowing a word lol. Not to forget the afrobeats banger, Dont jEALOUS mE which will have you on your feet dancing and Water with Pharell and Salatiel which will make you move your body, the way God intended it. Its just a great concise project with so many epic and heartfelt moments.… Expand
  69. diol-
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    white people are about to be madddddd i just know it this was black empowering
  70. Maund
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    This album is honestly so slay it gets no recognition at all tho. An album that gives u find your way back, otherside, my power, bigger, Nile, mood 4 eva, and brown skin girl is a 10/10
  71. submnibiriyae
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    Good soundtrack. BIGGER takes me to another world, and the Deluxe Edition with BLACK PARADE breaks my soul. The African roots in this album make me say: MOTHAAARRRRRR.
  72. introandreww
    Jun 18, 2022
    8
    Excellent album. It may need a few listen to be fully appreciated. Beyoncé never disappoints and these features are almost all good. Only a few songs ("Don't Jealous Me", "Ja Ara E", "Nile", and "Scar) aren't my cup of tea.
  73. Matt23
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Afrobeat and love for her inner soul. From Europe we feel her embrace to Africa and all people that feel abandoned by the mass media society. Love this Queen
  74. KinsellaLBK
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Such an incredible cohesive body of work that never gets old. TIMELESS CLASSIC
  75. AceYejii
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is perfect. Her vocals are amazing and this is such a cohesive body of work with different artists. No skips. You have to listen to all the songs. Thank you Beyoncé for this masterpiece !
  76. naomexecomahive
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. . Slay Queen Slay Queen Slay Queen Slay Queen Slay Queen Slay Queen Slay Queen Slay Queen… Expand
  77. Aleknowles
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Beyonce is a living legend of our time, undervalued for the great artist who is none like her
    The greats masterpiece
  78. galisep
    Oct 17, 2022
    10
    MAGNIFICENT. PERFECT. BEAUTIFUL. MASTERPIECE. I love this album so much. The Afro beats are perfect and the visuals are beautiful
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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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