"Hit 'Em High (The Monstars' Anthem)" is a single performed by

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, and

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from the

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to the 1996 film, ''

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''. Though the movie received mixed reviews, the soundtrack was popular. It failed to reach the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, but was successful in the United Kingdom. The video, directed by

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, is in black and white and features scenes from the movie, mostly the Monstars. The rappers wore the Monstars' jerseys from the movie while rapping on a basketball court.

Track listing

A-side

#"Hit 'Em High (The Monstars' Anthem)" (extended mix) – 4:41 #"Hit 'Em High" (Extended Track Masters remix) – 4:23

B-side

#"Hit 'Em High" (original instrumental) – 4:16 #"Hit 'Em High" (Track Masters remix instrumental) – 4:21

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Personnel

* Produced, mixed and drum programming by Poke and Tone. * Mix engineer: Bill Esses at

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* Recorded at Encore Studios and

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References

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