Beyoncé releases stunning music video for The Lion King song 'Spirit' starring Blue Ivy
Her daughter has a main part!
Last updated 19th Jul 2019
With just two days left to go before Disney's live-action version of The Lion King is released in cinemas, excitement levels surely can't rise any higher. Except they can - thanks to Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and her brand new music video for 'Spirit', which she's recorded as the film's main soundtrack song.
The incredible track, which will apparently play in the credits at the end of the film, now has an equally-incredible music video, which stars none other than Beyoncé's daughter Blue Ivy. Watch it below.
Not only is the music video full of stunning scenery and beautiful dancing, but it also features sneak peek clips from the film - even more teasers to excite fans before the opening date on Friday, after Disney released two new videos from the movie last week.
Fans have been absolutely loving the video online, and many took to Twitter to share their awe. One wrote, 'Queen of Pride Lands 🦁👑💛', and another added, 'We love you! Nala Knowles Carter', and one other tweeted, 'The music video is everything my soul needed.'
As well as writing the main song with The Lion King's original composer and lyricist, Sir Elton John and Tim Rice, Beyoncé is also starring in the film as Nala AND has produced an album full of songs written by artists who have been inspired by the film entitled 'The Lion King: The Gift'.
Set to be released on Friday as well as the film, Beyoncé released a statement about the album, saying, "This is sonic cinema. This 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't one sound. It is influenced by everything from R&B, pop, hip hop and Afro Beat.
"I wanted to put everyone on their own journey to link the storyline. Each song was written to reflect the film's 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."
Swipe through to see the cast of The Lion King with their animated counterparts...
Donald Glover as Simba
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala
Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar
Billy Eichner as Timon, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa and John Oliver as Zazu
Alfre Woodard as Sarabi
Keegan-Michael Key as Kamari, Florence Kasumba as Shenzi and Eric Andre as Azizi
JD McCrary as young Simba and Shahadi Wright Joseph as young Nala
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