Sun-El Musician’s New Era: Under the Sun – A New Energy, and A New Season for South African Dance Music
Sun-El Musician signals a powerful new era with the rollout of his fourth studio album, Under the Sun, a project that deepens his legacy as one of South Africa’s most influential producers and storytellers.
Known for his signature blend of soulful, future-minded production rooted in African spirit, Sun-El Musician returns with a bold and expansive body of work that reintroduces long-time collaborators Msaki, Ami Faku and Mthunzi, while bringing together an impressive lineup of African and global heavyweights including Zakes Bantwini, Chronical Deep, Youngr, Heavy-K, Thakzin, Manana, Nasty C, Deborah Cox and more.
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In true Sun-El Musician fashion, the album also opens the stage to emerging voices such as Monna Hela, Mavhungu Mueda, Sai Hle, and Tefo Foxx; cementing his reputation not only as a visionary, but as a cultivator of new talent.
To welcome the South African summer, Sun-El Musician gifts fans a special sampler out now, ahead of the full album release on 13 February 2026. The sampler includes key tracks like Umlungu Wami with Grammy-winner Zakes Bantwini, Imali featuring Ami Faku & Teffo Foxx, Muloro with Thakzin & Mavhungu, Another Minute with Youngr, plus the beloved singles Koyika and The Rise. Stream now: https://platoon.lnk.to/UnderTheSunPartOne
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“This summer sampler is a reflection of where my heart is creatively — warm, intentional, and open. I hope listeners feel the love and honesty behind every sound,” shares Sun-El Musician.
Under the Sun, a new chapter, a new energy, and a new season for South African dance music.