Spirit

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About Spirit

"Spirit" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé for the soundtrack of the photorealistic remake of The Lion King and the companion album The Lion King: The Gift. Released on July 10, 2019, it was written and produced by Ilya Salmanzadeh, Labrinth and Beyoncé. Lyrically, the song discusses Simba's, the movie's main protagonist's return home and is played during that particular scene in the movie. "Spirit" is a ballad that opens with lyrics chanted in Swahili by male choristers and contains gospel undertones. Upon its release, the song received positive reviews from music critics, most of whom praised the singer's full vocal range display and the African musical undertones. "Spirit" charted at number 98 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 6 on the US Hot R&B Songs chart, while also entering the charts in numerous European countries. A music video directed by Jake Nava was filmed at Havasu Falls in Arizona and Apple Valley, California and premiered on July 16, 2019. It shows the singer performing a dancing choreography surrounded by African dancers and choristers in a desert-like environment and features a cameo appearance by her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter. Upon its release, the video was positively received by most critics who praised the scenery of the location and the singer's fashion style. 


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2019
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Beyoncé

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child, and rose to fame in the late 1990s as lead singer of R&B girl-group Destiny's Child. Managed by her father, Mathew Knowles, the group became one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. Their hiatus saw the release of Beyoncé's debut album, Dangerously in Love (2003), which established her as a solo artist worldwide, earned five Grammy Awards and featured the Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy". more »

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Movie Soundtrack
“Spirit” was created for the soundtrack of the 2019 Disney movie, "The Lion King". Beyoncé voiced the character of Nala in this remake of the 1994 animated film.
Album Arrangement
This song is a part of "The Lion King: The Gift” album, which was executively produced by Beyoncé and includes songs inspired by the movie.
Beyoncé's Contribution
Beyoncé co-wrote the song “Spirit” along with IIya Salmanzadeh and Timothy McKenzie and also co-produced it.
Song Inspiration
The song "Spirit" is designed to capture the emotions experienced by the film's characters and simultaneously encourages individuals to stand up against their own obstacles and challenges.
Song Release
The song was officially released on July 10, 2019, soon after the movie's premiere.
Grammy Nomination
“Spirit” was nominated for the Best Original Song at the 77th Golden Globe Awards and the Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.
Music Video Feature
The music video for “Spirit” interestingly features Blue Ivy, Beyoncé's daughter, wearing an outfit very similar to Beyoncé's, which symbolizes the passing of heritage and tradition.
Filming Location
The music video of "Spirit" was filmed in the Havasu Falls located within the Grand Canyon. The scenic beauty of the location enhances the song's empowering lyrics and the film's African setting.
African Influence
The song includes verses in Swahili, which is testament to its strong African influence.
Critical Reception
The track was highly appreciated for its bold, powerful and inspirational lyrics and also Beyonce's vocal performance was widely praised.

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