'Journey To The Sun (feat. Ariel J.)' by Shaé Universe is a deeply resonant meditation on inner struggle, self-reclamation and quiet resilience. The song captures the moment of stepping out of the shadows of one’s own mind and reclaiming personal light. Painfully honest in its portrayal of what it feels like to suffer in silence, yet gently reassuring in its reminder that there is a way forward. Opening with the line 'From the outside looking in, she’s got the world in her hands' the track immediately confronts perception versus reality, especially in today's world. It speaks to the unseen weight people carry behind composed exteriors, inviting the listener into a more intimate emotional truth. Sonically, the record is rooted in rich neo-soul chord progressions, led by stunning piano phrases and warm saxophone lines that give the song space to breathe and feel lived-in. Shaé Universe’s vocal delivery is smooth and vulnerable, mirroring the message behind the lyrics. Poetically, Ariel J’s rap verse adds a powerful layer of affirmations and positivity with declarations of 'wrap my arms round the mission 'cause I know that it's mine. Trusting in my timing 'cause I know it's divine'. It lands as both affirmation and release. 'Journey To The Sun' is deeply resonating and has landed at a pivotal time as a reminder to step into your power in 2026 - Rachel Fryer