Album Review - The Lion King : The Gift
The Lion King: The Gift produced and executive produced by Beyoncè, recently dropped on all streaming platforms on July 19, 2019. The album was composed of 27 songs, with 20 different featured artists and is made up of 54 minutes. Some of the featured artists include Jay Z, Donald Glover, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell Williams, 070 Shake, Wizkid, and more. Some of the featured producers are Derrick Dixon, P2J, Beyoncè and more.
The Lion King: The Gift
Tracklist & Performer
balance (mufasa interlude) - James Earl Jones
BIGGER - Beyoncè
the stars (mufasa interlude) - James Earl Jones
FIND YOUR WAY BACK - Beyoncè
uncle scar (scar interlude) - Chiwetel Ejiofor
DON’T JEALOUS ME - Tekno, Yemi Alade, Mr Eazi & Lord Afrixana
danger (young simba & young nala interlude) - JD McCrary, Shahadi Wright Joseph
JA ARA E - Burna Boy
run away (scar & young simba interlude) - JD McCrary & Chiwetel Ejiofor
NILE - Beyoncè & Kendrick Lamar
new lesson (timon, pimbaa & young simba interlude) - Billy Eichner, Seth Rogan & JD McCrary
MOOD 4 EVA - Beyoncè, Jay Z & Childish Gambino
reunited (nala & simba interlude) - Beyoncè & Donald Glover
WATER - Salatiel, Pharrell Williams & Beyoncè
BROWN SKIN GIRL - Beyoncè, SAINT JHN, WizKid & Blue Ivy Carter
come home (nala interlude) - Beyoncè
KEYS TO THE KINGDOM - Tiwa Savage & Mr. Eazi
follow (rafiki interlude) - John Kani
ALREADY - Beyoncè, Shatta Wale & Major Lazer
remember (mufasa interlude) - James Earl Jones
OTHERSIDE - Beyoncè
war (nala interlude) - Beyoncè
MY POWER - Tierra Whack, Beyoncè Moonchild Sanelly, Nija,Busiswa, Dj Lag & Yemi Alade
surrender (simba & scar interlude) - Donald Glover & Chiwetel Ejiofor
SCAR - 070 Shake & Jessie Reyez
i’m home (mufasa, sarabi & simba interlude) - James Earl Jones, Alfre Woodard & Donald Glover
SPIRIT - From Disney’s “The Lion King”
The Gift charted on Apple Music’s & iTune’s number one album throughout all genres, some songs have been recognized globally as Black Skin Girl is #22 on iTunes, and #20 on Apple Music.
The album has been recognized as a noble composition throughout the music industry. It is a mix between RnB, Hip Hop, Soul & Pop while having some of the greatest artists currently as featured appearances.
According to Hits Daily Double, the album is projected to sell between 13 - 18 thousand pure sales first week, while accumulated projections are 50 - 70 thousand sales. Other songs that have gotten major recognition include, MOOD 4 EVA, which is number 24 on Apple music. BIGGER is currently number 66 on Apple music while ALREADY is currently number 98 on Apple music.
Controlled Sounds Top Tracks off the album
MOOD 4 EVA - Beyoncè, Jay Z & Childish Gambino
SCAR - 070 Shake & Jessie Reyez
WATER - Salatiel, Pharrell Williams & Beyoncè
BROWN SKIN GIRL - Beyoncè, SAINT JHN, WizKid & Blue Ivy Carter
BIGGER - Beyoncè
Album Rating: 8.8 / 10.00
Make sure to stream The Lion King: The Gift, on any streaming platform