Below is the tracklist of “The Lion King: The Gift”, the new album by Beyonce which has been scheduled for release this July 19.
The album features several African artistes like Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Tekno, Yemi Alade, Mr Eazi, Burna Boy and Ghanaian sincerely Shatta Wale.
Beyoncé – The Lion King: The Gift(Tracklist)
Beyoncé, “Bigger”
Beyoncé, “Find Your Way Back (Circle of Life)”
Tekno / Yemi Alade / Mr. Eazi, “Don’t Jealous Me”
Burna Boy, “Ja Ara E”
Beyoncé / Kendrick Lamar, “The Nile”
Beyoncé / JAY-Z / Childish Gambino, “Mood 4 Eva”
Salatiel / Pharrell / Beyoncé, “Water”
Blue Ivy Carter / SAINt JHN / WizKid / Beyoncé, “Brown Skin Girl”
Tiwa Savage / Mr. Eazi, “Keys to the Kingdom”
Beyoncé, “Otherside”
Beyoncé / Shatta Wale, “Already”
Tierra Whack / Beyoncé / Busiswa / Yemi Alade / Moonchild Sanelly, “My Power”
070 Shake / Jessie Reyez, “Scar”
Beyoncé, “Spirit
Speaking on why she chose to feature African Artistes on the album, the US singer said:
“I wanted to put everyone on their own journey to link the storyline. 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”, Beyonce stated.