Beyoncé has taken on the role of curator for the newly released compilation The Lion King: The Gift. The album acts as a companion piece to Disney’s Lion King remake, which hit theaters Thursday (July 18).
The LP features contributions by Queen Bey, JAY-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Tierra Whack, Childish Gambino, Pharrell and more.
“I wanted to put everyone on their own journey to link the storyline,” Beyoncé said in a press release. “Each song was written to reflect the film’s storytelling that gives the listener a chance to imagine their own imagery, while listening to a new contemporary interpretation. It was important that the music was not only performed by the most interesting and talented artists but also produced by the best African producers. Authenticity and heart were important to me.”
View The Lion King: The Gift stream, cover art and tracklist below.
1. balance (mufasa interlude) – James Earl Jones
2. BIGGER – Beyoncé
3. the stars (mufasa interlude) – James Earl Jones
4. FIND YOUR WAY BACK – Beyoncé
5. uncle scar (scar interlude) – Chiwetel Ejiofor
6. DON’T JEALOUS ME – Tekno, Yemi Alade & Mr. Eazi
7. danger (young simba & young nala interlude) – JD McCrary & Shahadi Wright Joseph
8. JA ARA E – Burna Boy
9. run away (scar & young simba interlude) – JD McCrary & Chiwetel Ejiofor
10. NILE – Beyoncé & Kendrick Lamar
11. new lesson (timon, pumbaa & young simba interlude) – Billy Eichner, Seth Rogen & JD McCrary
12. MOOD 4 EVA – Beyoncé, JAY-Z & Childish Gambino
13. reunited (nala & simba interlude) – Beyoncé & Donald Glover
14. WATER – Salatiel, Pharrell Williams & Beyoncé
15. BROWN SKIN GIRL – Beyoncé, SAINt JHN & Wizkid f. Blue Ivy Carter
16. come home (nala interlude)
17. KEYS TO THE KINGDOM – Tiwa Savage & Mr Eazi
18. follow me (Rafiki interlude) – John Kani
19. ALREADY – Beyoncé, Shatta Wale & Major Lazer
20. remember (mufasa interlude) – James Earl Jones
21. OTHERSIDE – Beyoncé
22. war (nala interlude)
23. MY POWER – Tierra Whack, Beyoncé & Moonchild Sanelly
24. surrender (simba & scar interlude) – Donald Glover & Chiwetel Ejiofor
25. SCAR – 070 Shake & Jessie Reyez
26. i’m home (mufasa, sarabi & simba interlude) – James Earl Jones, Alfre Woodard & Donald Glover
27. SPIRIT (From Disney’s “The Lion King”) – Beyoncé
wasn’t this movie already done with music featuring Elton john? a cash grab?
No, that was the animated version. This is a new live action version, with new music to accompany.
Better than I expected. Really good album. Better than the black panther TBH.
Haven’t listened to this yet, but the Black Panther soundtrack was terrible.
Best of 2019
BEYONCE IS GARBAGE
She’s not a talented singer at all. She’s the cardi b of r&b. Skimpy outfits and suggestive dances cant change the fact that she cant really sing.
Beyonce cant sing. She’s the Cardi B of r&b. Skimpy outfits, suggestive dances, and lots of promotion but no vocal talent.
Most narcissistic track listing since her husband did the “Great Gasby” one and fucked up the entire film, smh.
Nothing I like more than to hear Beyonces stupid ass over-signing a bunch of terrible songs.
Folks out here trolling early lol, Beyonce the cardi b of r&b?? Damn she not the best overall singer I get it but she’s nowhere near the worse one of the first to drop an album with no promo or rollout and still go platinum maybe not as relevant but she’s def a goat top 5
Look at all the frustrated virgin haters in here. Must be bitter broke Nas stans mad that a Carter, once again, dropped an album the same day he did and is getting all the shine. Hahaha! Lost Trash 2 is dumpster juice, you peasants. Even the new Peppa Pig album goes harder than Esco’s Trash. Hold this L, Nas! It’s the ROC in here!
Dope album. Like the vibe of the Already joint. It moves.