Above Horizons Explained

Above Horizons
Cover:	Peniston AH.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	CeCe Peniston
B-Side:	Remix
Recorded:	2009
Label:	National PTA
Chronology:	CeCe Peniston
Prev Title:	Still I
Prev Year:	2007
Next Title:	In Love with a DJ
Next Year:	2010

"Above Horizons" is a 2009 song by CeCe Peniston, and the official PTA anthem as a tribute to the families, teachers and communities who help children reach their dreams through the PTA, which resulted from the singer's role being named a National Ambassador of the US volunteer child advocacy organization.^[1]

The ballad was released on the organization's recording label, National PTA Recordings in June 2009 as its first music release, that included overall four versions. Two mixes of the song were produced by a Detroit house music producer and DJ, Aaron-Carl Ragland, not long before his death.^[2]

Composition

"I'm definitely happy to be part of an organization that helps children reach their dreams. When I was younger, my parents always dared me to dream and I haven't stopped. So this is my tribute to the families, teachers and communities who help children reach their dreams through PTA," said Peniston.^[3] The PTA's message of parent involvement and student success is captured in the chorus:

Credits and personnel

• CeCe Peniston - lead vocal, writer
• Byron V. Garrett - writer
• Eric Carrington - writer
• Essej - writer
• Status - remix, producer
• Marcus L. Barnum - writer, producer
• Aaron-Carl Ragland - remix, producer

Track listings

MD, US, #^[4]

1. "Above Horizons" - 4:16
2. "Above Horizons (Original Mix)" - 5:38
3. "Above Horizons (Aaron Carl Mix)" - 5:54

MCD, US, #13746^[5]

1. "Above Horizons" - 4:16
2. "Above Horizons (Original Mix)" - 5:38
3. "Above Horizons (Aaron Carl Mix)" - 5:54
4. "Above Horizons (Aaron Carl Radio Edit)" - 4:30

References

General

• Web site: [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=ce ce peniston|chart=all}} CeCe Peniston - Chart History]. Billboard. billboard.com. Nielsen Business Media. 2011-03-19.
• Web site: [{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=ce-ce-peniston-p13924/discography/charts-awards|pure_url=yes}} CeCe Peniston - Discography - Charts & Awards]. Allmusic. allmusic.com. Rovi Corporation. 2011-03-19.

Specific

Notes and References

1. Web site: CeCe Peniston, National PTA Release Inspirational Song Above Horizons . 3 June 2009 . . hotindienews.com . Hot Indie News . 2011-03-19 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110728104332/http://www.hotindienews.com/2009/06/03/103128 . July 28, 2011 .
2. Web site: Aaron-Carl Ragland Passes Away. 30 September 2010. Robin. Murray. Clash. clashmusic.com. Clash Music. 2011-03-19.
3. Web site: CeCe Peniston, National PTA Release Inspirational Song. 2 June 2009. Parent-Teacher Association. marketwire.com. Marketwire. 2011-03-19.
4. Web site: CeCe Peniston - "Above Horizons" - MD, US, #(–). Discogs. discogs.com. Zink Media. 2015-03-21.
5. Web site: CeCe Peniston - "Above Horizons" - MCD, US, #13746. Discogs. discogs.com. Zink Media. 2015-03-21.