To the Moon (song)
"To the Moon" | ||||
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Single by Jnr Choi and Sam Tompkins | ||||
Released | 5 November 2021 | |||
Recorded | August 2021 | |||
Genre | Drill | |||
Length | 2:31 | |||
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Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Parked Up | |||
Jnr Choi singles chronology | ||||
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"To the Moon" (stylised all caps, also written "to the moon!" per its cover) is a song by Gambian-born England-based[1] rapper Jnr Choi, released as a single on 5 November 2021 independently,[2] and later through Epic and Black Butter Records. It is a drill track that samples British singer-songwriter Sam Tompkins's cover of Bruno Mars's "Talking to the Moon". It went viral on TikTok and was prominently playlisted by Spotify.[3]
Background
[edit]Jnr Choi was born in Gambia and moved to London, where he pursued a career in modelling and also began rapping after a friend suggested the idea to him.[1][4] He collaborated with the producer Parked Up in August 2021, who sent him a beat. Jnr Choi wrote the lyrics for it and "sent it back the next day completely finished".[4]
Sam Tompkins is a singer-songwriter from Brighton who has had successful viral videos on TikTok. He released his debut EP Who Do You Pray To? in 2022.[5]
Temporary removal from streaming platforms
[edit]"To the Moon" was temporarily removed from streaming platforms in January 2022 before being restored, which was considered to be in relation to the rights regarding its sample.[3] After being re-added, Tompkins received a co-lead artist credit.[3][6]
Remixes
[edit]Two remixes to the song were released. One remix featured American rapper Gunna and was released on 25 March 2022. The second remix was a drill remix featuring American rappers Fivio Foreign and G Herbo alongside British rappers Russ Millions and M24, which was released on 29 April 2022.
Charts
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Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
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Certifications
[edit]Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Austria (IFPI Austria)[36] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
Canada (Music Canada)[37] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
France (SNEP)[38] | Platinum | 200,000‡ |
Italy (FIMI)[39] | Gold | 50,000‡ |
Portugal (AFP)[40] | Gold | 5,000‡ |
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[41] | Gold | 10,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[42] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[43] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
[edit]Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | 5 November 2021 | Self-released (initial)
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Italy | 4 February 2022 | Contemporary hit radio | Sony | [44] |
United States | 15 February 2022 | Rhythmic contemporary radio | Epic | [45] |
Urban contemporary radio | [46] |
References
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- ^ a b "To the Moon – Single by Jnr Choi". Spotify. Archived from the original on 10 December 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ a b c "Jnr Choi's Rocket 'To the Moon'". Hits Daily Double. 27 January 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ^ a b "One Step Ahead: Jnr Choi Breaks Down To the Moon". Gaffer. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ^ "Sam Tompkins releases 'Who Do You Pray To?' EP & shares visuals for single 'My Brother'". Manila Bulletin. 20 March 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- ^ a b "Discography Jnr Choi". irish-charts.com. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 28 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ "Jnr Choi – To the Moon" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ^ "Jnr Choi – To the Moon" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of April 9, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- ^ "Top Singles (Week 15, 2022)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ "Jnr Choi – To the Moon" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of April 9, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ "Jnr Choi – To the Moon". Top Digital Download. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ^ "2022 6-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. 11 February 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ^ "Jnr Choi – To the Moon" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 7 February 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ^ "Jnr Choi – To the Moon". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 03-2022". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 7". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ "Jnr Choi – To the Moon". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ^ "The Hot 100: Week of April 30, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
- ^ "Pop Airplay: Week of July 9, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of April 16, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ "Rhythmic Airplay: Week of April 30, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
- ^ "Rapports annuels 2022" (in French). Ultratop. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
- ^ "Top de l'année – Top Singles – 2022" (in French). SNEP. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2022". hitparade.ch. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
- ^ "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
- ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
- ^ "Austrian single certifications – Jnr Choi – To the Moon" (in German). IFPI Austria. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Jnr Choi – To the Moon". Music Canada. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ^ "French single certifications – Jnr Choi & Sam Tompkins – To the Moon" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- ^ "Italian single certifications – Jnr Choi – To the Moon" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ^ "Portuguese single certifications – Jnr Choi – To the Moon" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ^ "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards ('To the Moon')". IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ^ "British single certifications – Jnr Choi & Sam Tompkins – To the Moon". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – Jnr Choi & Sam Tompkins – To the Moon". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ "Jnr Choi "To the Moon" | (Radio Date: 04/02/2022)". radiodate.it (in Italian). Retrieved 20 February 2022.
- ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". AllAccess. Archived from the original on 2 February 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ^ "Urban/R&B Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on 15 February 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2022.