The 2020 film Black Is King reimagines music from which Beyoncé-associated album?
Answer
The Lion King: The Gift
Black Is King reimagines music from Beyoncé’s album The Lion King: The Gift.
Released on Disney+ on July 31, 2020, Black Is King was written, directed, and executive-produced by Beyoncé. It uses songs from The Lion King: The Gift, her 2019 companion album to Disney’s remake of The Lion King.
The film presents a visual story about a young king’s journey and uses African-inspired visual language, fashion, choreography, and locations. It includes appearances and contributions from artists such as Jay-Z, Blue Ivy Carter, Wizkid, and Shatta Wale.
The project is separate from Lemonade, which was released in 2016, and Renaissance, which arrived in 2022. The connection to The Lion King is central: Beyoncé voiced Nala in the 2019 film and curated the companion album’s music.