Beyonce features Shatta Wale on ‘The Lion King: The Gift’ album

Did you ever see it coming?

American singer, songwriter and actress Beyonce has featured Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale on ‘The Lion King: The Gift’ Album.

The musician teams up with the Vodafone Ghana Music Award winner on track 11 of the album titled Already.

The album also features a number of African artists including Tekno, Yemi Alade, Wizkid, Mr. Eazi.

The LP features contributions from Kendrick Lamar, JAY-Z, Childish Gambino, 070 Shake, Tierra Whack, Pharrell.

A statement by Walt Disney announced on Tuesday (July 9) read, “The album will feature a number of global recording artists and “steeped in the sounds of Africa”.

The Lion King: The Gift will be released on July 19, 2019 via Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records along with the live-action film, which features Bey as Nala.

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BREAKING NEWS !!!!! @beyonce ft shatta Walé ???????????????? Dem never see wonders #Lionking #POWER

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Just Announced: "The Lion King: The Gift," a new album of songs featuring global recording artists and steeped in the sounds of Africa, produced and curated by @Beyonce Knowles-Carter, will be released July 19. "Spirit," the single from the album and from the soundtrack for The Lion King, will be available later tonight. https://smarturl.it/beyoncespirit

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