"Higher" is the fourth single by English drum and bass duo Sigma from their debut studio album Life (2015). It was written by TMS, Tom Hull and Wayne Hector. It features the vocals from English singer Labrinth.[1] The song was released as a digital download in the United Kingdom on 22 March 2015. The song peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.

"Higher"
Single by Sigma featuring Labrinth
from the album Life
Released22 March 2015
Recorded2015
GenreDrum and bass
Length
  • 3:05 (single version)
  • 4:03 (album version)
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Sigma singles chronology
"Changing"
(2014)
"Higher"
(2015)
"Glitterball"
(2015)
Labrinth singles chronology
"Jealous"
(2014)
"Higher"
(2015)
"Make Me (Cry)"
(2016)

Music video

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A music video to accompany the release of "Higher" was first released onto YouTube on 13 February 2015 at a total length of three minutes and five seconds (03:05).[2]

Track listing

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  • Digital download
  1. "Higher" (featuring Labrinth) – 3:01
  • Digital download – remix bundle[3]
  1. "Higher" (Sigma VIP remix) – 3:52
  2. "Higher" (GRADES remix) – 6:52
  3. "Higher" (Grant Nelson remix) – 6:05
  4. "Higher" (Kideko remix) – 4:58
  5. "Higher" (Jay Montero club mix) – 4:17
  6. "Higher" (Lucas Maverick remix) – 4:46

Charts

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Chart (2015) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[4] 40
Scotland (OCC)[5] 6
UK Dance (OCC)[6] 1
UK Singles (OCC)[7] 12

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[8] Silver 200,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Region Date Format Label
United Kingdom 22 March 2015 Digital download
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The song was used as an online trailer for the BBC One drama Casualty. The song was also used in the introduction of the Sky Sports Super Sunday, used during the 2015–16 and 2016–17 seasons.

"Higher" was featured in the Madden NFL 16 soundtrack. The song was also used when the players walked onto the court during the 2015 Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.

Swisse Australia also promoted this song in preparation for the 2016 Summer Olympics. It was later featured in the end credits of the film Collide.

References

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  1. ^ Jones, Alan (30 March 2015). "Official Charts Analysis: James Bay debuts at No.1 on Albums Chart". Music Week. Intent Media. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  2. ^ Sigma ft. Labrinth - Higher (Official Video) - YouTube
  3. ^ "iTunes - Music - Higher (feat. Labrinth) [Remix Bundle] by Sigma". iTunes Store (GB).
  4. ^ "Sigma feat. Labrinth – Higher" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
  5. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  6. ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
  7. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  8. ^ "British single certifications – Sigma feat. Labrinth – Higher". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 6 October 2017.