The much-awaited new visual album of Beyonce, Black Is King, has finally arrived on Friday (July 31).
She announced the news earlier with a surprise one-minute trailer for the visual album — which has also been seen as a film — on her website in June, giving her audience an initial look at the Lion King-inspired release.
The visual album is Written, directed and executive produced by Beyonce, Black Is King premiered worldwide via Disney+ about a year after the theatrical release of the Lion King remake, which Beyonce voiced Nala in.
Black Is King is based on the music from Bey’s 2019 soundtrack for the animated film, The Lion King: The Gift. Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell, Jay-Z, and Blue Ivy Carter all made appearances on the set.
A release promised that the visual album will highlight “the voyages of Black families, throughout time” and tell the story of “a young king’s transcendent journey through betrayal, love, and self-identity. Black Is King is an affirmation of a grand purpose, with lush visuals that celebrate Black resilience and culture.”
Stream the Black Is King visual album here at Disney + and check out “Already” below.
The Lion King Album Lyrics
Beyoncé – FIND YOUR WAY Lyrics
Beyoncé – DON’T JEALOUS ME Lyrics
Beyoncé – BROWN SKIN GIRL Lyrics
Beyoncé – KEYS TO THE KINGDOM Lyrics
Beyoncé FIND YOUR WAY BACK (MeLo-X Remix) Lyrics
Beyoncé BLACK PARADE (Extended) Lyrics
