"Higher" is a song by Australian singer Budjerah, released on 19 February 2021 as the second and final single from his debut self-titled EP.
| "Higher" | ||||
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| Single by Budjerah | ||||
| from the album Budjerah | ||||
| Released | 19 February 2021 | |||
| Length | 3:14 | |||
| Label | Warner Music Australia | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Matt Corby | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Higher" on YouTube | ||||
Budjerah said "It's about having fun and when you're so happy you don't have any stress or worries, you're just having a good time. Kinda like when you go to a party or when you go to see someone special. That's what it feels like."[1]
The music video for "Higher" was directed by Mick Soiza and released on 25 March 2021.[2] At the 2021 ARIA Music Awards, it was nominated for Best Video.[3]
"Higher" was the fourth most played first nations song on Australian radio in 2021.[4]
At the APRA Music Awards of 2022, the song won Most Performed R&B / Soul Work.[5] It was also shortlisted for Song of the Year.[6]
Critical reception edit
Sose Fuamoli from Triple J said "Built on a bed of acoustic guitar, easy grooves and production, 'Higher' rides a rich R&B wave." Calling Budjerah as "an exciting young voice to watch."[1]
References edit
- ^ a b Sose Fuamoli (19 February 2021). "First Spin: Budjerah sets the mood to blissful with new Matt Corby co-write". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "Budjerah announces national tour, drops video for single 'Higher'". NME. 25 March 2021. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "2021 ARIA Awards Nominations Event in Partnership with YouTube Music Next Week". ARIA. 12 October 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ "Top 40 First Nations Songs On Radio In 2021 Revealed". The Music. 31 December 2021. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "40th APRA Music Awards celebrates songwriting superstars". APRA AMCOS. 3 May 2022. Archived from the original on 4 May 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
- ^ "2022 Peer-Voted APRA Song of the Year shortlist revealed!". APRA AMCOS. 3 February 2022. Retrieved 26 April 2022.