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In what is perhaps the most high profile collaboration of his career,\u00a0 Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale will be featuring on the Lion King album curated by Beyonc\u00e9.<\/p>\n

Beyonc\u00e9 curated soundtrack titled \u2018The Lion King: The Gift\u2019 will feature "},"modified":"2019-07-16T15:04:32","modified_gmt":"2019-07-16T15:04:32","slug":"beyonce-features-shatta-wale-on-lion-king-album","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2019\/07\/16\/beyonce-features-shatta-wale-on-lion-king-album\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyonc\u00e9 features Shatta Wale on Lion King album"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In what is perhaps the most high profile collaboration of his career,\u00a0 Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale will be featuring on the Lion King album curated by Beyonc\u00e9.<\/p>\n

Beyonc\u00e9 curated soundtrack titled \u2018The Lion King: The Gift\u2019 will feature new songs performed by multiple artists including some of Africa\u2019s biggest stars.<\/p>\n

Some of the artists include Nigeria\u2019s Mr. Eazzi, Yemi Alade, Tiwa Savage and Burna Boy.<\/p>\n

The lead single of the soundtrack, \u201cSpirit,\u201d was released on the same night of the red carpet premiere of the 2019 remake of The Lion King.<\/p>\n

Shatta Wale has taken to social media to announce the collaboration saying \u201cdem never see wonders.\u201d<\/p>\n

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BREAKING NEWS !!!!!
beyonce ft shatta Wal\u00e9 ????
Dem never see wonders #Lionking<\/a> #POWER<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/KpD9DAgUEG<\/p>\n

\u2014 SHATTA WALE (@shattawalegh) July 16, 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Shatta wale and @Beyonce<\/a> ?? pic.twitter.com\/3oZ1KBeVTN<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 SHATTA WALE (@shattawalegh) July 16, 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The album has been described as being influenced by the sounds of Africa.<\/p>\n

Beyonc\u00e9 said in a statement the collaborations with African musicians were important because\u00a0 the film is set in Africa and \u201cauthenticity and heart were important to [her].\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis is a new experience of storytelling. I wanted to do more than find a collection of songs that were inspired by the film. It is a mixture of genres and collaboration that isn\u2019t one sound. It is influenced by everything from R&B, pop, hip hop and Afro Beat.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI wanted to put everyone on their own journey to link the storyline,\u201d she continued. \u201cEach song was written to reflect the film\u2019s storytelling that gives the listener a chance to imagine their own imagery, while listening to a new contemporary interpretation. It was important that the music was not only performed by the most interesting and talented artists but also produced by the best African producers. Authenticity and heart were important to me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u2018The Lion King: The Gift\u2019\u00a0is\u00a0now available for streaming on Spotify and Apple Music.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n