Beyonce – The Lion King: The Gift (2019) [FLAC 24bit/44,1kHz]

Following the appearance of the official soundtrack to the remake of “The Lion King” on the platforms, Beyoncé announced the release of its own album, dedicated to an animated film. The singer, voiced the lioness Nala, will release the album “The Lion King: The Gift”.

The cover of The Gift features a pair of golden lions, one of which bites the other by the tail. In addition to Beyoncé, such giants of the industry as Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino (who got the role of Simba in the Lion King), 070 Shake, Farrell Williams, Wiz Kid and others participated in the recording of 14 tracks. JAY-Z and their daughter Beyoncé Blue Ivy Carter also appear in the tracklist: the singer’s husband is listed in the performers of the song “Mood 4 Eva”, and Blue Ivy in Brown Skin Girl.

Beyoncé called her album “sound film”. “This is a new way to tell a story,” said the singer. “I wanted to do more than just collect a collection of songs inspired by the film. It is a mixture of genres and collaborations that sound different. He was influenced by everything from R & B and pop to hip-hop and afro-beat. I wanted everyone to connect themselves in their own way with this storyline. ”

For the 2019 CGI retelling of Disney’s classic animated film The Lion King, Beyoncé wore multiple crowns for the project, not only voicing the adult Nala but also curating the companion compilation/soundtrack, The Lion King: The Gift. Not to be confused with the reimagined score/soundtrack featuring Hans Zimmer, Tim Rice, Lebo M., Elton John, and Beyoncé herself, The Gift recruits a roster of African talent and American hip-hop/R&B acts to create a buoyant hybrid of futuristic, cross-Atlantic Afro-pop. Like a similar big-screen epic about a regal feline, this 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. Also, like Kendrick Lamar did with Black Panther, Beyoncé is careful not to overshadow the burgeoning talents on display here, inserting herself when appropriate and evenly distributing her own songs throughout the set’s expansive track list. Representing Nigeria, Tekno, Yemi Alade, and Mr Eazi form a formidable trio on the menacing highlight “Don’t Jealous Me,” while Burna Boy delivers a smooth “Ja Ara E.” Later, Tiwa Savage teams with Eazi on the fun “Keys to the Kingdom,” and Wizkid joins Guyanese rapper Saint Jhn, Beyoncé, and her daughter Blue Ivy Carter on the wholesome, empowering “Brown Skin Girl.” Ghanaian reggae artist Shatta Wale collides with Major Lazer’s trademark dancehall-pop on the thumping “Already.” Meanwhile, a team of South African artists contributes to another standout, the explosive “My Power.” Along with rising American rapper Tierra Whack, Nija, and Beyoncé, Busiswa and Moonchild Sanelly deliver verses in Zulu and isiXhosa, hailing the coming king with an undeniable blend of defiance and fierce pride. Even the relative downer “Scar” — a dramatic denouement told from the titular villain’s perspective — captures the imagination and attention, due to the dedicated performances of North American singer/rappers 070 Shake and Jessie Reyez. These collaborations are effortless in their execution, making The Gift feel more like a joyous party or family affair rather than a Beyoncé vanity project. On her end, Beyoncé does deliver a handful of showstoppers, including the inspirational de facto opener “Bigger,” where she connects real-world themes of family, parenthood, and birthright, singing not only to Simba, but her own children, and “Find Your Way Back (Circle of Life),” another buoyant lesson of empowerment. “Mood 4 Eva” is a classic Beyoncé anthem featuring partner Jay-Z, film co-star Donald Glover, and enough quotable lyrics to emblazon an entire store’s worth of T-shirts. As with the official score/soundtrack, The Gift closes with the unbearably uplifting “Spirit,” a shiver-inducing anthem packed with enough power to inspire anyone to seize their destiny atop their own personal Pride Rock. 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. ~ Neil Z. Yeung

Tracklist

01. James Earl Jones – Balance (mufasa interlude)
02. Beyoncé – BIGGER
03. James Earl Jones – the stars (mufasa interlude)
04. Beyoncé – FIND YOUR WAY BACK
05. Chiwetel Ejiofor – uncle scar (scar interlude)
06. Tekno, Yemi Alade & Mr Eazi – DON’T JEALOUS ME
07. JD McCrary & Shahadi Wright Joseph – danger (young simba & young nala interlude)
08. Burna Boy – JA ARA E
09. JD McCrary & Chiwetel Ejiofor – run away (scar & young simba interlude)
10. Beyoncé & Kendrick Lamar – NILE
11. Billy Eichner, Seth Rogan & JD McCrary – new lesson (timon, pumbaa & young simba interlude)
12. Beyoncé, JAY-Z & Childish Gambino – MOOD 4 EVA
13. Beyoncé & Donald Glover – reunited (nala & simba interlude)
14. Salatiel, Pharrell Williams & Beyoncé – WATER
15. Beyoncé, SAINt JHN & Wizkid – BROWN SKIN GIRL (feat. Blue Ivy Carter)
16. Beyoncé – come home (nala interlude)
17. Tiwa Savage & Mr Eazi – KEYS TO THE KINGDOM
18. John Kani – follow me (Rafiki interlude)
19. Beyoncé, Shatta Wale & Major Lazer – ALREADY
20. James Earl Jones – remember (mufasa interlude)
21. Beyoncé – OTHERSIDE
22. Beyoncé – war (nala interlude)
23. Tierra Whack, Beyoncé & Moonchild Sanelly – MY POWER (feat. Nija)
24. Donald Glover & Chiwetel Ejiofor – surrender (simba & scar interlude)
25. 070 Shake & Jessie Reyez – SCAR
26. James Earl Jones, Alfre Woodard & Donald Glover – i’m home (mufasa, sarabi & simba interlude)
27. Beyoncé – SPIRIT

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