Multi-Platinum Powerhouse Sun-EL Musician Releases Fourth Studio Album Under the Sun, His Most Expansive Album Yet

SALM TEAM February 19, 2026 5 minutes read

Multi-platinum producer, DJ and visionary, Sun-EL Musician has officially released his fourth studio album, Under the Sun, marking a defining moment in a career that has consistently shaped the direction of South African house music. As one of the country’s most prolific and commercially successful producers and DJs, Sun-EL Musician has built a reputation not only for chart-topping records, but for creating music that endures beyond trends. With Under the Sun, he reinforces his position as one of the unquestionable greats of his generation.

Over the past decade, Sun-EL Musician has become synonymous with modern African dance music at its most emotive and expansive. His catalogue has surpassed half a billion streams, achieved multi-platinum status, and delivered era-defining collaborations that continue to soundtrack dance floors across South Africa and far beyond. His influence extends deeper than statistics. Known for his discerning ear and ability to identify and nurture rising talent, Sun-EL Musician has helped pave the way for emerging and established producers and vocalists, shaping the broader ecosystem of the genre.

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Under the Sun represents a natural evolution of that legacy. The album was crafted over time through periods of writing, reflection, and refinement, allowing the music to develop organically rather than under pressure. The result is a body of work that feels assured, intentional, and deeply personal.

Sonically, Under the Sun moves fluidly across soulful house, Afro-electronic textures, and organic instrumentation. It is rhythmic and immersive, designed to resonate in intimate listening spaces as powerfully as it does in front of thousands. The production is layered and expansive, reflecting an artist who is no longer experimenting to find his voice, but confidently refining it.

The album draws from lived experience, exploring themes of growth, healing, love, loss, and self-trust. There is a spiritual undercurrent that runs throughout the project, adding emotional depth to records that are equally at home in reflective solitude and communal celebration. At its core, Under the Sun is about clarity. It is less about proving a point and more about expressing something honest.

A defining strength of Sun-EL Musician’s career has always been collaboration, and Under the Sun brings together an exceptional cast of voices and producers. The album sees the return of long-time creative partners Msaki, Ami Faku, Mthunzi, and Mici, artists whose contributions have been central to some of Sun-EL Musician’s most iconic records. It also expands its scope with heavyweight producers across Afro-house and Afro-tech including Zakes Bantwini, Chronical Deep, Jordan Arts, Thakzin, Heavy-K, and Mpho.wav, who began his journey under Sun-EL Musician’s mentorship.

The tracklist underscores the scale and ambition of the project, featuring collaborations such as “Umlayezo” with Ami Faku and Mthunzi, “Monna Hela” with Chronical Deep, Simmy, and Tefo Foxx, “Nguwe” with Msaki, and the internationally resonant “Love is Love” featuring Deborah Cox. Each record contributes to a cohesive narrative that balances introspection with movement, local identity with global reach.

The focus track, “I’ll Be There For You” featuring Manana, captures the emotional centre of the album. Built around themes of devotion, loyalty, and unwavering presence, the song unfolds as a reassurance that love and support endure through uncertainty. Sun-EL Musician explains, “This song is about showing up, fully and truthfully. It’s about reminding someone that no matter how tough the road becomes, they are never alone. That promise is powerful, and I wanted the music to carry that feeling.”

Beyond the music itself, Under the Sun arrives at a moment when South African dance music continues to command global attention. Sun-EL Musician stands among the architects of that movement, having built an illustrious touring presence that spans major festivals and stages locally and internationally. His continued dominance on charts and dance floors alike speaks to a rare balance of artistic depth and mass appeal.

With this fourth studio album, Sun-EL Musician does more than add another release to an already formidable catalogue. Under the Sun stands as a statement of longevity, cultural leadership, and creative maturity from an artist whose influence continues to shape the sound of a nation while resonating far beyond its borders.

Sun-EL Musician is set to bring Under the Sun to live audiences in the coming months, with additional tour dates to be announced.

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