"Higher" is a song by Cuban-American singer and songwriter

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, released in 1996. It served as the fourth single from her seventh

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(1996). In the United States and Canada, it was released as a double-sided single along with " I'm Not Giving You Up". However, in other countries, it was released solely as a single. The music video for the song is not available in its original version on the album but can be found in the "Big Red Video Remix" as part of the video compilation Don't Stop!. During live performances at some concerts, the song is often blended with Estefan's popular Latin hit " Tres Deseos".

Critical reception

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praised "Higher" in his review of the

album, stating that it ranks among Estefan's finest work, along with other album tracks such as "Reach" and " I'm Not Giving You Up" Larry Flick from ''

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'' described it as a "festive street-party anthem". The magazine's Paul Verna viewed it as an "anti-drug anthem". Daina Darzin from ''

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'' picked it as a "standout" of the album, noting its "ferocious salsa beat". The Daily Vault's Mark Millan called it a "chill-out groove", "which is just as much fun but not as noisy" like " You'll Be Mine (Party Time)". He stated that it "add much needed light into what is a very mood-driven and introspective collection of songs." A reviewer from ''

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'' stated that "her sensual vocal style works best when it rides a firecracker groove." The reviewer added that "when she gets wild and frisky in the congo stomp of "Higher", Estefan can even get a grandma leaping from her rocking chair and dancing into the streets." Fernando Gonzales from ''

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'' viewed it as a "good-time romp".

Charts

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Higher (Gloria Estefan Song) 1996 singles 1997 singles Gloria Estefan songs 1996 songs Songs written by Lawrence Dermer Epic Records singles Song recordings produced by Emilio Estefan