Beyoncé Releases "Already" Music Video From 'Black Is King' Film

(AllHipHop News) Beyoncé Knowles-Carter’s new visual album premiered exclusively on Disney+ overnight. Black Is King quickly became Twitter’s #1 trending topic on Friday morning.

The 85-minute musical spectacle was inspired by 2019’s The Lion King. The Texas-raised singer/actress/filmmaker provided the voice of Nala in the photorealistic computer-animated remake.

It is time. Like if you’re ready for #BlackIsKing, a visual album from Beyoncé. Now streaming on #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/pdVBJ8b4qu

— Disney+ (@DisneyPlus) July 31, 2020

Previously, Beyoncé released the movie’s companion album, The Lion King: The Gift, which featured acts such as Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell Williams, and Childish Gambino. Music from the project is heavily used in Black Is King.

Plus, last night also saw the arrival of the deluxe version of The Lion King: The Gift. Beyoncé also posted the official “Already” music video, featuring Shatta Wale and Major Lazer, on YouTube and Instagram.

Beyoncé wrote on Instagram:

I typically keep comments short and sweet, but I just watched the trailer with my family and I’m excited. please don’t get me hype “Black Is King” is a labor of love. It is my passion project that I have been filming, researching and editing day and night for the past year. I’ve given it my all and now it’s yours. It was originally filmed as a companion piece to “The Lion King: The Gift” soundtrack and meant to celebrate the breadth and beauty of Black ancestry. I could never have imagined that a year later, all the hard work that went into this production would serve a greater purpose. The events of 2020 have made the film’s vision and message even more relevant, as people across the world embark on a historic journey. We are all in search of safety and light. Many of us want change. I believe that when Black people tell our own stories, we can shift the axis of the world and tell our REAL history of generational wealth and richness of soul that are not told in our history books. With this visual album, I wanted to present elements of Black history and African tradition, with a modern twist and a universal message, and what it truly means to find your self-identity and build a legacy. I spent a lot of time exploring and absorbing the lessons of past generations and the rich history of different African customs. While working on this film, there were moments where I’ve felt overwhelmed, like many others on my creative team, but it was important to create a film that instills pride and knowledge. I only hope that from watching, you leave feeling inspired to continue building a legacy that impacts the world in an immeasurable way. I pray that everyone sees the beauty and resilience of our people. This is a story of how the people left MOST BROKEN have EXTRAORDINARY gifts.❤️✊ Thank you to Blitz, Emmanuel, Ibra, Jenn, Pierre, Dikayl, Kwasi and all the brilliant creatives. Thank you to all at Disney for giving this Black woman the opportunity to tell this story. This experience has been an affirmation of a grander purpose. My only goal is that you watch it with your family and that it gives you pride.