To the World & Beyond

To the World & Beyond
Studio album by Sun-El Musician
Released	December 4, 2020 (2020-12-04)
Length	2:39:00
Label	EL World Music
Producer	Sanele Sithole Kenza Mthunzi Claudio
Sun-El Musician chronology
Africa to the World (2018) To the World & Beyond (2020) African Electronic Dance Music (2021)

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]

The album was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).

Background

On November 24, 2020, Sun-El Musician announced his double album release date.[3]

Accolades

To 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

The 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

Disc 1

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

Disc 2

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

To the World & Beyond garnered over 7.5 million streams on Spotify a day before release.[5]

Critical reception

Year-end lists

Select year-end rankings of To the World & Beyond

Critic/Publication	List	Rank	Ref.
Apple Music	Apple Music Top Albums of 2021 - South Africa	16	[6][7]

Release and promotion

The 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

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
South Africa (RISA)[12]	Platinum	30,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for To the World & Beyond

Region	Date	Format(s)	Edition(s)	Label	Ref.
South Africa	4 December 2020	Digital download streaming	Standard	EL World Music	[13]

References

1. Miya, Madzadza (December 4, 2020). "Listen To Sun-El Musician's Sophomore Album 'To The World & Beyond' - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
2. Bambalele, Patience (December 11, 2020). "Sun-EL shines brighter with double album". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
3. "Sun-El Musician announces album influenced by both tradition and futurism". Pan African Music. November 24, 2020. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
4. Dayile, Qhama (July 31, 2021). "Here's the full list of the SAMA winners | Drum". South Africa: News24. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
5. 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.
6. "RECAPPING APPLE MUSIC'S 2021 YEAR-END CHARTS & TOP 100 PLAYLISTS". Le'Afrinique. December 31, 2021. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
7. "AppleMusic 2021 Year-end Charts". Slikouronlife. December 1, 2021. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
8. "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.
9. "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.
10. "Sun-El Musician Releases Accompanying Visuals for 'Ubomi Abumanga' - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. May 28, 2020. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
11. Nteyi, Zama (December 30, 2020). "Nobuhle's trip to Never Never Land! | Dailysun". Daily SUN. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
12. "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
13. "To the World & Beyond by Sun-El Musician on Apple Music". Apple Music. December 4, 2020. Retrieved December 13, 2021.