"Higher" is the fourth single by English drum and bass duo Sigma from their debut studio album ''

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'' (2015). It was written by TMS, Tom Hull and

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. It features the vocals from English singer

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. The song was released as a digital download in the

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on 22 March 2015. The song peaked at number 12 on the

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Music video

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).

Track listing

*Digital download #"Higher" (featuring Labrinth) – 3:01 *Digital download – remix bundle #"Higher" (Sigma VIP remix) – 3:52 #"Higher" (

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remix) – 6:52 #"Higher" (

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remix) – 6:05 #"Higher" (Kideko remix) – 4:58 #"Higher" (Jay Montero club mix) – 4:17 #"Higher" (Lucas Maverick remix) – 4:46

Charts

Certifications

Release history

In popular culture

The song was used as an online trailer for the

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drama ''

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''. The song was also used in the introduction of the

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'' Super Sunday'', used during the 2015–16 and 2016–17 seasons. "Higher" was featured in the ''

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'' 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

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. It was later featured in the end credits of the film '' Collide''.

References

{{authority control 2015 songs 2015 singles Sigma songs Labrinth songs Songs written by Peter Kelleher (songwriter) Songs written by Ben Kohn Songs written by Tom Barnes (songwriter) Songs written by Kid Harpoon Songs written by Wayne Hector Song recordings produced by TMS (production team) All Around the World Productions singles