| 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]
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]