To the World & Beyond is the second studio album by South African DJ Sun-El Musician, released on December 4, 2020 by EL World Music.[1][2]
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| Released | December 4, 2020 | |||
| Length | 2:39:00 | |||
| Label | EL World Music | |||
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The album was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
Background
editOn November 24, 2020, Sun-El Musician announced his double album release date.[3]
Accolades
editTo the World & Beyond was nominated for Best Dance Album, Male Artist of the Year and won Best Live Audio Visual Recording at 27th South African Music Awards.[4]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | To the World & Beyond | Best Live Audio Visual Recording | Won |
| Male Artist of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Best Dance Album | Nominated |
Artwork
editThe album's artwork features Sun-El Musician upper body, wearing traditional attire.[1] Its background is composed by planets. The cover was designed by visual artist Alexis Chivir-ter Tsegba.
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ngiwele" (featuring Afriikan Papi, Just Bheki) | 6:18 |
| 2. | "Kwalula" (Simmy, Sino Msolo) | 4:29 |
| 3. | "Goduka" (with Ami Faku, Mthunzi) | 3:40 |
| 4. | "Superhero" (with Bongeziwe Mabandla) | 3:10 |
| 5. | "Amasosha" (with Mthunzi, Sino Msolo) | 3:33 |
| 6. | "Uhuru" (featuring Azana) | 4:37 |
| 7. | "Ilanga" (with Simmy, Ami Faku) | 3:54 |
| 8. | "Never Never" (with Nobuhle) | 6:06 |
| 9. | "Ithemba" (featuring Vernotile) | 4:29 |
| 10. | "Ubomi Abumanga" (featuring Msaki) | 5:32 |
| 11. | "Mandinaye" (with Ami Faku) | 6:57 |
| 12. | "Without You" (with Black Motion featuring Miss P) | 5:20 |
| 13. | "Proud of You" (featuring Omi Kobi, Sino Msolo) | 6:27 |
| 14. | "Fire" (with Sauti Soul) | 3:47 |
| 15. | "Mngani Wam" (featuring Laliboi) | 5:36 |
| 16. | "Fly Again" (with Kwesta) | 5:38 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Abazali" (with Umzulu Phaqa) | 3:50 |
| 2. | "Salanabani" (with Bongeziwe Mabandla, Claudio, Kenza) | 5:51 |
| 3. | "Time Wasted" | 5:04 |
| 4. | "Lengane" (with Simmy) | 5:39 |
| 5. | "Buyisa" (with Mandisa) | 4:19 |
| 6. | "Chasing Summer" (with Claudio, Kenza, Msaki) | 7:11 |
| 7. | "Van Demme" | 5:26 |
| 8. | "Love is blind" (featuring Dafro, Simmy) | 6:35 |
| 9. | "Mr Right" (EL Zintle) | 5:07 |
| 10. | "Midlife Crisis" (with Linos Rosetta) | 7:15 |
| 11. | "Opelenge" | 3:57 |
| 12. | "To the World" | 6:49 |
| 13. | "No Drama" | 3:58 |
| 14. | "Call Me" (with Zolani Mahola) | 3:21 |
| 15. | "Garden" (with Julia Church) | 4:49 |
| Total length: | 2:39:00 | |
Commercial performance
editTo the World & Beyond garnered over 7.5 million streams on Spotify a day before release.[5]
Critical reception
editYear-end lists
edit| Critic/Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Music | Apple Music Top Albums of 2021 - South Africa | 16
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Release and promotion
editThe album standard edition was released on December 4, 2021.
A Journey to the World & Beyond (Uhuru Space Force) Virtual Concert was released an hour before the album release.[8][1][9]
"Ubomi Abumanga" featuring South African singer Msaki was released as second single and accompanying music video on May 28, 2020.[10]
"Never Never" featuring South African singer Nobuhle was released as third single on December 3, 2021.[11]
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa (RISA)[12] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Edition(s) | Label | Ref. |
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| South Africa | 4 December 2020 | Standard | EL World Music | [13] |
References
edit- ^ a b c Miya, Madzadza (December 4, 2020). "Listen To Sun-El Musician's Sophomore Album 'To The World & Beyond' - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
- ^ Bambalele, Patience (December 11, 2020). "Sun-EL shines brighter with double album". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
- ^ "Sun-El Musician announces album influenced by both tradition and futurism". Pan African Music. November 24, 2020. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
- ^ Dayile, Qhama (July 31, 2021). "Here's the full list of the SAMA winners | Drum". South Africa: News24. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
- ^ Ntsinde, Mandisa. "#NewMusicFridays: Sun-El Musician Drops His Most Significant Work To Date, "To the World And Beyond"". Zkhiphani.co.za. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
- ^ "RECAPPING APPLE MUSIC'S 2021 YEAR-END CHARTS & TOP 100 PLAYLISTS". Le'Afrinique. December 31, 2021. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ "AppleMusic 2021 Year-end Charts". Slikouronlife. December 1, 2021. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ "Sun-EL Musician To Launch A Magical Virtual Concert Ahead Of 'To The World And Beyond' Album Release | Sho Mag". Sho Mag. December 2, 2020. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
- ^ "A Journey to the World & Beyond (Uhuru Space Force) by Sun-El Musician on Apple Music". Apple Music. December 4, 2020. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
- ^ "Sun-El Musician Releases Accompanying Visuals for 'Ubomi Abumanga' - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. May 28, 2020. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
- ^ Nteyi, Zama (December 30, 2020). "Nobuhle's trip to Never Never Land! | Dailysun". Daily SUN. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
- ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
- ^ "To the World & Beyond by Sun-El Musician on Apple Music". Apple Music. December 4, 2020. Retrieved December 13, 2021.