To the Moon (song)
2021 single by Jnr Choi and Sam Tompkins
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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]
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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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| Producer | Parked Up | |||
| Jnr Choi singles chronology | ||||
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Background
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
Remixes
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
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| 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‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[40] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| Portugal (AFP)[41] | Gold | 5,000‡ |
| Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[42] | Gold | 10,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[43] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[44] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| 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 | [45] |
| United States | 15 February 2022 | Rhythmic contemporary radio | Epic | [46] |
| Urban contemporary radio | [47] |