| "Higher" | |
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| Song byEminem | |
| from the albumMusic to Be Murdered By – Side B | |
| Released | December 18, 2020 (2020-12-18) |
| Recorded | 2020 |
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| Length | 3:42 |
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| Producer | Eminem |
| Music video | |
| "Higher" onYouTube | |
"Higher" is a song by American rapperEminem, released as the ninth track from the deluxe edition of his eleventh studio albumMusic to Be Murdered By, byInterscope,Aftermath, andShady Records. It was produced by Eminem himself and was written by Eminem,Luis Resto, Mike Strange, Andre Brissett, and Sly "Pyper" Jordan, the latter of which provides additional vocals.[1]
The music video for "Higher" was released on January 23, 2021.[2] It premiered during the pre-game show forUFC 257, which featured a rematch betweenDustin Poirier andConor McGregor.[3] The video features clips from the UFC championship and contains a skit featuring a cameo fromDana White.[4] The video pays homage toLL Cool J and his 1991 music video for "Mama Said Knock You Out".[5]
The song was well received by critics, who praised its motivational and inspirational themes. It has been called an "anthem for the sports world"[6] and a "spiritual successor to [Eminem's] 2002 track ''Till I Collapse'".[3]