Spirit (Beyoncé song)
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"Spirit" is a song by American singer and songwriter 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,[1] it was written and produced by Ilya Salmanzadeh, Labrinth and Beyoncé.[2] Lyrically, the song discusses Simba's, the film's main protagonist's return home and is played during that particular scene in the film. "Spirit" is a gospel ballad that opens with lyrics chanted in Swahili by male choristers.
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Single by Beyoncé | ||||
from the album The Lion King: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and The Lion King: The Gift | ||||
Released | July 10, 2019 (2019-07-10) | |||
Genre | Gospel | |||
Length | 4:37 | |||
Label | Walt Disney | |||
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"Spirit" on YouTube | ||||
Upon its release, "Spirit" received positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised Beyoncé's full vocal range display and the African musical undertones. The song 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 Beyoncé 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 Beyoncé's fashion style.