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- Beyoncé Guides Us Through The Circle of Life With “The Lion King: The Gift” - YR Media
- Our Review of Beyoncé's "The Lion King: The Gift" - BallerStatus.com
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| Posted: 22 Aug 2019 02:24 PM PDT  The Atlantic will call out the numerals of Queen Bey's birthday one last time this September. To celebrate this birthday made famous for its introduction to the song "Get me Bodied," Beyhive members of all ages are welcome to come and enjoy the final installment of the Bey Day celebration. The event will take place Saturday, Sept. 7, at The Atlantic located on 15 N. Main St. and will begin at 9 p.m. Bey Day creator and host Tyler Francischine said guests can anticipate a packed evening. The night will begin with a Be Queen Bey lip sync contest, during which a handful of attendees will sing and dance along to the Beyoncé song of their choice. The audience will crown a winner who will be the "queen of the night." After the contest, over three hours of nonstop Beyoncé music will be played by DJ Young Turk, Francischine said. Francischine said he started Bey Day in 2016 to bring Beyoncé fans together in an inclusive space where they could have fun. "Unlike a lot of DJ'd dance events where you feel like you can't let loose because there's a creep around every corner trying to close in on you, Bey Day is all about empowerment and freedom of expression," Francischine said. As her fans will know, Beyoncé's favorite number is four - she was born on Sept. 4, her husband Jay-Z was born Dec. 4, the pair have the number tattooed on their hands in place of a wedding ring and named daughter Blue Ivy after the roman numeral of the same value. To honor the superstars admiration for the number, Francishine said he felt he needed to make this celebration the last. "It just seemed like time to retire after four years," said Francischine. "I don't think Beyoncé would approve of doing the same thing that many times in a row."  |
| Beyoncé Guides Us Through The Circle of Life With “The Lion King: The Gift” - YR Media Posted: 22 Aug 2019 07:49 AM PDT  It's been 3 years since Beyonce's striking audio-visual album "Lemonade." Since then Beyonce has taken up other collaborations, such as her joint LP "The Carters" with husband Jay-Z, which was released in 2018, and "Homecoming: The Live Album" that was released around the same time as her Netflix special of the same name. Her latest effort is a specially curated compilation project based on the classic Disney film, The Lion King. The compilation, titled "The Lion King: The Gift," acts as a guided tour of Simba's emotional journey during the film. The project features clips of the film's dialogue, sprinkled in between songs. The interludes work as an official tour guide throughout the project, which makes the story "The Gift" is trying to tell extremely easy for the listener to follow. "The Gift" brings the story of The Lion King into the contemporary cultural context and brings the emotions of the film to the forefront. Beyoncé uses "The Gift" as an opportunity to showcase the Afro-fusion music that has begun to crossover in the past couple of years. Afro-fusion acts like Salatiel, Wizkid, and Burna Boy lend their expertise in creating a cohesive sound with afrobeat, experimental hip-hop, and contemporary pop elements. Alongside Afro-fusion artists, the likes of Jessie Reyez, Tierra Whack, Jay-Z, and Kendrick Lamar make an appearance on the album. The album begins with two airy solo endeavors from Beyoncé herself, "BIGGER" and "FIND YOUR WAY BACK." The two songs directly address the theme of destiny and embracing the journey of life, rising like balloons and inspiring joy for the listener. The next two songs are where African musicians really begin to shine. Burna Boy creates a relaxed ambiance over tropical-like instrumentals with "JA ARE E." In "Run Away (Scar and Young Simba interlude)," Mufasa has just been murdered and Simba is forced to leave his kingdom, shifting the tone of the album to anxiety-driven rush which matches the energy of the film. The next song "NILE" is one of the best songs on the album, its emotional impact is only intensified by its short length. The minimalist forward production carries ambient sounds of water that beautifully complements Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar's alternating vocals. When the beat kicks in, Simba is giving a resolute sigh and regretfully deciding to ignore the surrounding evil. "MOOD 4 EVA" is a pop-leaning record that hints at "NILE's" unhappiness, "I got my cup up to the heavens/Another night I won't remember/Promise this my mood forever." The song mirrors Beyonce's work from the early 2000s. Jay-Z's verse is unremarkable but Beyoncé's braggadocious and energetic performance makes up for his lackluster execution. In "WATER," Simba reunites with his childhood friend Nala after many years. The reggae-inspired love song is so direct and sincere, you can't help but smile. In a perfect world "BROWN SKIN GIRL" would have only featured Beyoncé and her daughter Blue Ivy. This song was created to uplift brown-skinned women and counter euro-centric beauty standards that are consistently pushed by society. Blue Ivy sets the tone of the record, starting by singing "Brown skin girl/Your skin just like pearls…" Having male artists discuss their infatuation with specific women on such a song implies that male approval is an important component of a black woman's self-love, when it is not. A person's self-esteem cannot be based on anyone's opinion but their own. It was wonderful to hear Blue Ivy's voice gaining confidence and strength throughout the song. "KEYS TO THE KINGDOM" is both laid back and upbeat, the chorus features a lovely french horn that gives the record a strong royal element. This song shows Simba fully embrace his role after his exile ends. "ALREADY" is an excellent fusion of American and African electronic music. Producer Major Lazer pushed themselves out of their comfort zone to create a midtempo, percussion-heavy, house beat that meshes perfectly with Beyoncé and Shatta Wale's vocals. "OTHERSIDE," is a gorgeous piano ballad with lush string instruments woven with piano and drums which represents Simba's emotional attachment to Pride Rock. The next two songs, "MY POWER," and "SCAR" are absolute bops. I was immediately hooked by "MY POWER," with its fast-paced production, and featured artists, the sheer unbridled confidence the song exudes is the icing on the cake. The brilliance of "SCAR" is especially rooted in the brilliant lyrics and performance of Jessie Reyez. It was interesting to hear the Lion King villain, Scar's, all-consuming lust for power so clearly through his attempt to justify his actions. On the other hand, "SPIRIT" sonically clashes with the rest of the album in the same way that "OTHERSIDE" does. "SPIRIT" feels as if it was made for the official Disney soundtrack (which it was) and thrown onto the end of the album just to tie into the movie. Beyoncé's voice on this song resembles a large rushing river, beautiful, inspiring and so strong it can shape even the hardest of substances…are we surprised? "Lion King: The Gift" is a delectable sample platter of some of the music modern Africa has to offer. It is not a comprehensive list of African musical acts by any means, most of the African featured artists are from Nigeria and Southern Africa. "The Gift" is stepping its pinky toe into the African music scene, so it is perfect for people who want to explore Afro-pop artists who are beginning to crossover and don't know where to begin. If you are expecting a Beyoncé album, however, you will be extremely disappointed. This album is the work of many musical artists who have gathered to tell the story of The Lion King. Even though you have probably heard some of these featured artists before, everyone on this album is experimenting with different sounds on the unique and exciting platform that Beyonce provides. Give yourself a gift and check this album out.  |
| Our Review of Beyoncé's "The Lion King: The Gift" - BallerStatus.com Posted: 20 Aug 2019 12:00 AM PDT  A month after its release and Beyoncé's, "The Lion King: The Gift" is a refreshing soundtrack of many people's lives. Empowering, mesmerizing and chilling are just some of the words to describe this creative body of art. Under Queen Bey's flawless production, The Lion King: The Gift is as an ode to the iconic classical Disney film, "The Lion King." Expressed as a "love letter to Africa," The Lion King: The Gift is bursting with cultural empowerment, liberation, self discovery and revelation. The Gift blends various black American styles and creates its own experience both in sync and separate from the film. For many who are unfamiliar with Afrobeats and Afrofusion, Beyoncé helps to expose, while also introducing them to this beautiful world. Bey taps into some of Africa's notable artists such as Mr. Eazi, Burna Boy, Shatta Wale, Wizkid, Yemi Alade and more. Without forgetting the American greats on the album, Bey taps respected artists such as her husband, JAY-Z as well as Pharrell, Donald Glover, Kendrick Lamar, Tierra Whack and more. She even gives her baby girl, Blue Ivy Carter a feature which is simply warming to the core. The first notable track arrives from Beyoncé herself in "BIGGER." Following James Earl Jones' thrilling "balance" interlude, Beyoncé delivers what might be one of the most important tracks on the album. She reminds us that our lives are much more than our own. She encourages us to look at the bigger picture and truly recognize the excellence and greatness that resides inside each and everyone us. The song is truly spiritually beautiful. Her voice gives you a rash of goosebumps as she pours her spirit into the track, while revitalizing and refreshing our souls.
Beyoncé does not hold back as we reach the next stand out song, "FIND YOUR WAY BACK." The record serves a dual meaning: to pose as Bey's Nala, singing and reminding Donald Glover's Simba of his power and his father's teachings, "Find Your Way Back" also reminds listeners to remember who they are and never let this life overwhelm us. Bey reflects on the many lessons her father taught her as a youth and now as an adult, wife and mother she reflects on those very same lessons taught by him. Mentally and emotionally, this song is a breath of fresh air. Beyoncé uses the song to empower and strengthen listeners to walking in their power. As the album progresses, listeners are introduced to the Afrocentric styles of the album with tracks such as "DON'T JEALOUS ME," Burna Boy's soothing "JA ARA E," and "WATER." It is easy to notice the impactful messages in these songs; while they also help to tell the story of the film, they each stand alone as tracks that are powerful, beyond the film. One of the most memorable tracks arrives with the revolutionary "MOOD 4 EVA," featuring JAY-Z & Donald Glover (who takes his Childish Gambino persona on the track). An anthem of life, the three come together celebrating life, ignoring the haters and simply living in pure bliss and happiness. Bey gets gritty and reminds the entire world of who exactly she is and shuts down each and every one of her haters gracefully. The song blends both traditional Hip-Hop with the Afrocentric style and production. The song really is a true mood as Bey continuously repeats through the song.
Continuing the blend of both American and African cultures, "BROWN SKIN GIRL" is a truly beautiful ode to all of the dark skinned and brown skinned women all around the world. Blue Ivy beautifully sets the atmosphere as she sings:
Wizkid, Beyoncé and SAINt JHN remind the world that black is beautiful in all shades, but specifically brown skinned girls are just as beautiful as pearls. Bey even name drops notable figures such as the beautiful Lupita Nyongo and her childhood best friend, Kelly Rowland.
My absolute favorite track on this entire project arrives with Nigeria's finest, Tiwa Savage & Mr Eazi's, "KEY TO THE KINGDOM." Another track that serves a double meaning, the song is a pure reminder from Mufasa to Simba that he is the true deserving king regardless of his past. Tiwa and Mr. Eazi deliver one of the most meaningful messages thus far, which strikes listeners right in the heart (if they pay attention). The two assure us that in order to grow from your past, you must face it head on, keep your head up and remember who you are.
They remind us that regardless of our pasts and what we have endured, we are still deserving of a beautiful life. They instill in each of us that we are Kings and Queens with pure purpose and that we truly have greatness on the inside of us. Mimicing the same message from the previous song, "ALREADY" brings Beyoncé, Major Lazer and Shatta Wale together, again encouraging both us and Donald Glover's Simba that we are great! The message is simple: we are already the Kings (and Queens) and it is our time to walk in our truths and power. With upbeat Afrobeats tempo and high charisma, the song not only uplifts listeners, it makes you want to get out of your seat and dance. One of the last standout tracks that arises is the high energy, high tempo, "MY POWER." Following Nala's call to action to fight with Simba against Scar and the hyenas, Beyoncé calls on new kid on the block Tierra Whack, Nija, Yemi Alade, Busiswa, and Moonchild Sanelly. Ironically, the song focuses on Scar's perspective as Nija bellows, "They'll never take my power, my power, my power." Like a madman, Tierra explodes on the song putting on for the queens. She expresses that she is tired of being modest and that she is ready to claim her power in full, along with every other woman. Bey makes it clear that she is ready for war as she follows Tierra's league. She threatens the enemy that she will revert back to her old ways if she has to and that her power will never be taken. Her verse is very feministic as she sings about her perm, her braids, her truth and her strength. The song poses to be a low-key female anthem just like "BROWN SKIN GIRL." However this time, the women are not asking for respect, they're taking it by force. Just as the film ends on a beautiful note with Simba returning home to reclaim his throne and starting his own family with Nala, Beyoncé ends The Gift with the uplifting ballad "SPIRIT." Another song that is truly moving and touching in every way possible, Beyoncé tells us to walk towards our greatness and in those times where obstacles rise, to lift our heads, stand up and fight for our destinies. She uses spirituality and imagery to almost bring one to tears as they reflect on both the film and their own lives. Overall, The Lion King: The Gift not only reflects on the story of the film, but it allows the listeners to connect to the music to their own stories, revelations and truths. The soundtrack manages to stay true to the classic film, yet succeeds in reimagining in it a way that truly adds to the legacy of The Lion King. Favorite Tracks from The Lion King: The Gift:
A job well done to Beyoncé, the producers, and each and every single artist who contributed to the soundtrack.  |
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