[6][7], On July 9, 2019, it was revealed that Beyoncé produced and curated an album titled The Lion King: The Gift, which features new songs inspired by the film, as well as "Spirit" from the soundtrack. As he grows up into a man, the prince undergoes a journey of self-identity, using the guidance of his ancestor, childhood love and his own subconscious to reclaim his throne. [51], On the Billboard genre charts, The Lion King: The Gift debuted at number one on several charts including Top R&B Albums, Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, Top Soundtrack Albums and Top World Albums. Tierra Whack, Beyoncé, Busiswa, Yemi Alade, & Moonchild Sanelly – My Power13. The film's music, dances, costumes, hairstyles and sets were designed to showcase the beauty and richness of the cultures in the African continent and diaspora. All of the charts, sales and streams, constantly updated. [15], Writing for AllMusic, Neil Z. Yeung describes the album as "a buoyant hybrid of futuristic, cross-Atlantic Afro-pop", adding that the "expertly curated collection is an artistic showcase celebrating Africa and black musical traditions, elevating the movie experience with strategic thematic interludes that could help this album endure far longer than the film. Beyoncé's daughter Blue Ivy Carter appears as a lead artist on the song Brown Skin Girl, which also features Beyoncé, St. Jhn and Wizkid. @Beyonce's 'Lion King: The Gift' soundtrack re-enters this week's #Billboard200 chart at No. On July 31, 2020, alongside the release of Black Is King, Beyoncé released a deluxe edition of the album. It became Beyoncé's seventh number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart as a solo artist. [13], At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, the album received a weighted average score of 77, based on 13 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Ghanaian producer GuiltyBeatz said "Now that Beyoncé released a whole album [of African music], this will open the gateway" for those sounds to enter the American market; Nigerian singer Yemi Alade added that the album will be "another awakening". [9], On September 16, 2019, Beyoncé released a behind-the-scenes TV special, titled Beyoncé Presents: Making the Gift, documenting the album's creation and her journey through Africa, shot in Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, and United States. The other track included is a remix of "Find Your Way Back" by MeLo-X. The Lion King: The Gift (frequently referred to as simply The Gift) is a soundtrack album curated by American singer Beyoncé for the 2019 photorealistic animated remake of The Lion King[3][4][5] and for Black Is King (2020). [8], Beyoncé called the album "sonic cinema" and said that the film "is a new experience of storytelling", and that the album "is influenced by everything from R&B, pop, hip hop and Afro beat". Beyoncé – Bigger2. [69] Airing nearly 2 months after the release of the album, Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift was met with a viewership of 2.49 million and "dominated" that night's ratings.[70]. Now we’re seeing it again with Disney's new version of “The Lion King". Drawing comparisons to the Black Panther soundtrack "down to the Kendrick Lamar appearance," Giacomazzo says that the album is "one of the first Beyoncé albums—such as it were—in which Mrs. Carter's creativity serves as a vector to another creative vision, rather than as the creative vision itself. [8] The songs were also produced by African producers, which Beyoncé said was because "authenticity and heart were important to [her]", since the film is set in Africa. [74], 2019 soundtrack album by Beyoncé and various artists. [31], Michelle Kim for Pitchfork opines that the album "succeeds in introducing a whole new musical universe to the average American listener". We saw it happen last year when she remade the world's most prestigious music festival as Beychella. Beyoncé herself appears on 10 tracks, four of which - Bigger, Find Your Way Back (Circle of Life), Otherside and Spirit - being new solo compositions. [28], Describing it as an album "that ably displays [Beyoncé's] excellent taste, rather than a great Beyoncé album per se," Alexis Petridis of The Guardian writes that The Lion King: The Gift gives "the dominant Afrobeats sound a vast new level of exposure – an impressive feat in itself". [34], At the 2019 Soul Train Music Awards, "Spirit" was nominated for Best Video of the Year and Best Dance Performance, while "Brown Skin Girl" was nominated for Best Collaboration and The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award, winning the latter. [1] The album was also produced by Beyoncé and features African artists such as Wizkid, Shatta Wale, Burna Boy, Mr Eazi, Tiwa Savage, Tekno, Yemi Alade, Busiswa and Salatiel, as well as appearances from Jay-Z, Blue Ivy Carter, Childish Gambino, Pharrell Williams, Kendrick Lamar, Tierra Whack, 070 Shake, and Jessie Reyez, among others. It is also the ninth top 10 album of Beyoncé's solo career. Tekno, Yemi Alade, & Mr. Eazi – Don’t Jealous Me4. 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This includes the standard and extended versions of "Black Parade", which was released on June 19; the extended version of the song was only available on Tidal up until the album's release. [29] "Beyoncé's Lion King album is the event the movie wishes it could be," writes Carl Wilson of Slate, arguing that The Gift "works best if you forget the remake even exists" and encouraging listeners to "take it more as a (mildly) new perspective on Beyoncé" since thematically the album "transliterates the leonine royal-family drama and 'circle of life' worldview of [the movie] into the recent main leitmotif of Beyoncé's own work. Tiwa Savage & Mr Eazi – Keys To The Kingdom10. "[27] A.D. Amorosi for Variety praises the album as "a wild, wonderful offering dedicated to sounds and soul of the motherland", calling it an "offering to the idea of bringing connection to those who never realized such was possible, maintaining heritage in the face of aborted and abbreviated histories". Burna Boy – Ja Ara E5. [62][63] Celebrities including Ava DuVernay, Rep. Barbara Lee, Gabrielle Union and Lupita Nyong'o participated in the trend. Beyoncé has confirmed the tracklist to her new album The Lion King: The Gift. [8] Beyoncé also said that "[she] wanted to put everyone on their own journey to link the storyline" and that the songs were inspired by the remake's storyline, which "gives the listener a chance to imagine their own imagery, while listening to a new contemporary interpretation". MORE: Learn more about The Lion King: The Gift and the film's Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. [64] Several thinkpieces and articles were also produced in response to "Brown Skin Girl". [68] A trailer was released the same day to promote the documentary. Beyoncé wanted to recruit a diverse cast and crew and to provide opportunities for new talent. A musical film and visual album based on the music of The Gift was released on July 31, 2020 on Disney+. The Lion King: The Gift. Beyoncé (also exec.) The Lion King: The Gift (frequently referred to as simply The Gift) is a soundtrack album curated by American singer Beyoncé for the 2019 photorealistic animated remake of The Lion King and for Black Is King (2020). It was released on July 19, 2019, by Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records. 2 on Billboard 200 Chart", "A Trio of 'Lion King' Albums Crowd Top 10 on Soundtracks Chart, Led by Beyoncé's 'Gift, ". At the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, Black Is King was nominated for Best Music Film, while the "Brown Skin Girl" video was nominated for Best Music Video. Beyoncé – Otherside11. [71] All tracks were produced by Beyoncé and Derek Dixie, except where noted. The special album, inspired by the new Disney remake and curated by the superstar, is released on July 19 and brings together some of her favourite artists who have recorded original songs that pay homage to the film's themes. 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Beyoncé & Shatta Wale – Already12. "[30] "An ambitious companion album that says more than the movie does about family and tradition and responsibility and Africa", writes Mikael Wood of Los Angeles Times. Black Is King was in production for over a year and was filmed across three continents. [35] The Lion King: The Gift has been nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards while "Spirit" has received two nominations: for Best Pop Solo Performance and Best Song Written for Visual Media. It's a big moment for Africa. 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It's her latest lesson in commandeering mass-market expectations, as she bends "The Lion King" to her own agenda of African-diaspora unity, self-worth, parental responsibility and righteous ambition. A website that collects and analyzes music data from around the world. 6' Spends Second Week at No. [58] Director of Urban Music at YouTube Tuma Basa called the release of The Lion King: The Gift "a tipping-point moment", while Nigerian producer E-Kelly said that it "is gonna create a new awareness" and "open a big crack" for Afrobeats to enter American mainstream music. Learn more about The Lion King: The Gift and the film's Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. The Lion King: The Gift debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 with 54,000 album-equivalent units, of which 11,000 were pure album sales. 1. brings together some of her favourite artists who have recorded original songs that pay homage to the film's themes. Other artists that appear on the album include Pharrell, Mr Eazi, Tierra Whack and Jessie Reyez. Beyoncé has confirmed the tracklist to her new album The Lion King: The Gift. Beyoncé - The Lion King: The Gift [Deluxe Edition] [Parkwood/Columbia]", "Soul Train Awards: Chris Brown, Drake, Beyoncé, Lizzo Lead Nominations", "BET Awards 2020: See who won a BET Award", "The Irishman, Lion King Win Big At Capri, Hollywood Fest Awards", "2020 Grammy Awards: The Full List Of Winners", "Músicas indicadas a Colaboração do Ano no #BreakTudoAwards 2020 - Parte 1", "Grammy Awards Nominations 2021: The Complete List", "Ed Sheeran's 'No. It is also the ninth top 10 album of Beyoncé's solo career. On the Billboard genre charts, The Lion King: The Gift debuted at number one on several charts including Top R&B Albums, Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, Top Soundtrack Albums and Top World Albums. It became Beyoncé's seventh number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart as a solo artist. Beyoncé, Jay-Z, & Childish Gambino – Mood 4 Eva7. The singer, who voices Nala in the refresh of the original 1994 movie, collaborates with her husband Jay-Z as well as co-star Childish Gambino on the track Mood 4 Eva, while she joins forces with Kendrick Lamar for the second time in her career on The Nile. The film received universal acclaim from critics, with praise for Beyoncé's direction, the cinematography, score, costume design, subject matter, and cultural themes. Blue Ivy Carter, St. Jhn, Wizkid, & Beyoncé – Brown Skin Girl9. [10] The documentary was aired on ABC. [54], African musicians and producers who worked on The Lion King: The Gift, amongst others, have spoken about the impact they predict the album will have on African music in the United States. It was released on July 19, 2019, by Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records. [42], The Lion King: The Gift debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 with 54,000 album-equivalent units, of which 11,000 were pure album sales. Beyoncé – Find Your Way Back (Circle Of Life)3. The album includes all the tracks included in the film in addition to 3 new tracks. [59], The track "Brown Skin Girl" inspired a viral trend called "#brownskingirlchallenge", where black women and girls post pictures and videos of themselves in celebration of their skin,[60][61] as well as people encouraging their young family members to be proud of their skin. Standard edition cover. 070 Shake & Jessie Reyez – Scar14. The special album, inspired by the new Disney remake and curated by the superstar, is … We saw it happen in 2016 when she easily outshone Coldplay during its own Super Bowl halftime performance. [32] Writing for The Telegraph, Neil McCormick says, "The Gift is a quixotic compilation of tracks", calling the album a "tipping point" for African artists worldwide. Airing nearly 2 months after the release of the album, Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift was met with a viewership of 2.49 million and "dominated" that night's ratings. A musical film and visual album based on the music of The Gift was released on July 31, 2020 on Disney+. [11][12] It was written, directed and produced by Beyoncé alongside co-director Ed Burke, with executive producers Steve Pamon and Erinn Williams. Salatiel, Pharrell, & Beyoncé – Water8. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart, Beyoncé & Nas Bow in Top 10", "Beyoncé Nets Third Top 10 Album of 2019 As 'The Lion King: The Gift' Debuts at No. The film – directed, written, and executive produced by Beyoncé – tells the story of a young African prince who is exiled from his kingdom after the death of his father. Credits adapted from Beyoncé's website. Deluxe edition features a gold background. [36], Vibe included "The Gift" on their list of the 30 best albums of 2019,[37] while The Fader also included the release on their selections of the best albums of the same year. "No one takes possession of a cultural space like Beyoncé. The tracklist was revealed through Beyoncé's official website on July 16, 2019. On September 16, 2019, Beyoncé released a behind-the-scenes TV special, titled Beyoncé Presents: Making the Gift, documenting the album's creation and her journey through Africa, shot in Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, and United States. The documentary was aired on ABC. "[56] South African artist DJ Lag said that the album has "opened doors" for him and that the sound of The Lion King: The Gift is "going to be the next big thing. [41] In December 2020, PopMatters named The Lion King: The Gift (Deluxe Edition) the 9th best pop album of 2020. The prince's journey acts as an allegory for the African diaspora's journey of discovering, reclaiming and celebrating their culture and heritage, which is echoed by the inclusion of spoken-word poetry in the film that focuses on the question of black identity. [38] Both City Pages and Fuse included "The Gift" on their lists of the best albums of 2019,[39][40] while Brooklyn Vegan listed the soundtrack at number 22 on their ranking of the best rap and R&B albums of the same year. [50], It became Beyoncé's second top 10 debut of 2019 (following Homecoming: The Live Album) and third top 10 album of 2019 (after Lemonade re-entered the Billboard 200 chart following its wide streaming release). [65][66][67], On September 15, 2019, it was announced a documentary chronicling the development, production and filming of The Lion King: The Gift, entitled Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift, would air on ABC September 16. [52][53], Following the release of Black Is King in July 2020, the album re-entered the Billboard 200 at number ten. @Beyonce Presents: #MakingTheGift. Beyoncé & Kendrick Lamar – The Nile6. Overall, it works and is another jewel in her crown — one that she, overall, can be proud to call hers". Credits adapted from Beyoncé's official website. [33] Bernadette Giacomazzo of HipHopDX also praised the album, saying that the album "trips the black fantastic" and that many songs were capable of standing independent of the film. [8], The tracklist was revealed through Beyoncé's official website on July 16, 2019. 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