The Lion King: The Gift
Beyoncé · 2019
54 min · 27 tracks · contemporary R&B · country · hip-hop
A vibrant fusion of African rhythms and contemporary R&B that celebrates heritage and identity.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- celebratory anthems for gatherings vibrant rhythms that uplift short interludes enhancing storytelling
- Context
- When 'The Lion King: The Gift' was released in July 2019, Beyoncé was at a pivotal moment following her historic Coachella performance in 2018. This album served as a companion piece to the live-action remake of Disney's 'The Lion King,' showcasing her artistic influence and commitment to elevating African culture within mainstream music.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, country, hip-hop
The Lion King: The Gift is an album by Beyoncé, released in 2019. A vibrant fusion of African rhythms and contemporary R&B that celebrates heritage and identity. The album received critical acclaim for its innovative sound and cultural significance, debuting at number two on the Billboard 200. It also won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album, highlighting Beyoncé's ability to bridge commercial success with artistic integrity. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Lion King: The Gift sound like?
A vibrant fusion of African rhythms and contemporary R&B that celebrates heritage and identity. Rooted in contemporary R&B and country.
What makes The Lion King: The Gift by Beyoncé notable?
The album received critical acclaim for its innovative sound and cultural significance, debuting at number two on the Billboard 200. It also won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album, highlighting Beyoncé's ability to bridge commercial success with artistic integrity. When 'The Lion King: The Gift' was released in July 2019, Beyoncé was at a pivotal moment following her historic Coachella performance in 2018. This album served as a companion piece to the live-action remake of Disney's 'The Lion King,' showcasing her artistic influence and commitment to elevating African culture within mainstream music.
Who is The Lion King: The Gift for?
The Lion King: The Gift works well if you're into celebratory anthems for gatherings, vibrant rhythms that uplift and short interludes enhancing storytelling.
How many songs are on The Lion King: The Gift?
The Lion King: The Gift has 27 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 balance (mufasa interlude) 0:43
- 2 BIGGER Standout 3:46
- 3 the stars (mufasa interlude) 0:46
- 4 FIND YOUR WAY BACK 2:42
- 5 uncle scar (scar interlude) 0:13
- 6 DON’T JEALOUS ME 2:35
- 7 danger (young simba & young nala interlude) 0:16
- 8 JA ARA E 3:10
- 9 run away (scar & young simba interlude) 0:29
- 10 NILE 1:47
- 11 new lesson (timon, pumbaa & young simba interlude) 0:53
- 12 MOOD 4 EVA 4:32
- 13 reunited (nala & simba interlude) 0:08
- 14 WATER 2:32
- 15 BROWN SKIN GIRL Standout 4:08
- 16 come home (nala interlude) 0:14
- 17 KEYS TO THE KINGDOM 3:18
- 18 follow me (Rafiki interlude) 0:31
- 19 ALREADY Standout 3:42
- 20 remember (mufasa interlude) 0:45
- 21 OTHERSIDE 3:39
- 22 war (nala interlude) 0:18
- 23 MY POWER 4:19
- 24 surrender (simba & scar interlude) 0:14
- 25 SCAR 3:06
- 26 i’m home (mufasa, sarabi & simba interlude) 0:42
- 27 SPIRIT 4:37
Release Date
July 19, 2019
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
54 min 5 sec
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