The Lion King: The Gift

vctreynoso

It’s not great, BUT the highlight songs are SOOOOO good. Bigger, Otherside, Spirit, and Brown Skin Girl, Black Parade (extended) being some of the best tunes in her entire career is something that isn’t talked about enough. The message these songs carry is so important to people of Black descent; it makes them feel important and valued. I’ll forever be grateful for projects that uplift Black beauty and experiences. This is not a consistent record, nor is it an album full of bangers. It’s not a Lemonade or a Cowboy Carter, but it still has love poured into it, and that’s to be appreciated.

metacritic

rollingstone

nme