Higher (Budjerah song) explained

Higher
Cover:Higher_by_Budjerah.png
Type:single
Artist:Budjerah
Album:Budjerah
Released:19 February 2021
Length:3:14
Label:Warner Music Australia
Producer:Matt Corby
Prev Title:Missing You
Prev Year:2020
Next Title:Stranger Love
Next Year:2021

"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.

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

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: First Spin: Budjerah sets the mood to blissful with new Matt Corby co-write. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 19 February 2021. 2 June 2023. Sose Fuamoli.
  2. Web site: Budjerah announces national tour, drops video for single 'Higher' . NME. 25 March 2021 . 2 June 2023.
  3. Web site: 2021 ARIA Awards Nominations Event in Partnership with YouTube Music Next Week. ARIA. 12 October 2021. 12 October 2021.
  4. Web site: Top 40 First Nations Songs On Radio In 2021 Revealed. The Music. 31 December 2021. 2 June 2023.
  5. Web site: 40th APRA Music Awards celebrates songwriting superstars . . 3 May 2022 . 11 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220504004312/https://www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/news-and-events/40th-apra-music-awards-celebrates-songwriting-superstars . 4 May 2022 . live .
  6. Web site: 2022 Peer-Voted APRA Song of the Year shortlist revealed!. APRA AMCOS. 3 February 2022. 26 April 2022.