Higher (Sigma song)

"Higher" is the fourth single by English drum and bass duo Sigma from their debut studio album Life (2015). It was written by TMS, Tom Hull and Wayne Hector. It features the vocals from English singer Labrinth.[1] The song was released as a digital download in the United Kingdom on 22 March 2015. The song peaked to number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.

"Higher"
Single by Sigma featuring Labrinth
from the album Life
Released	22 March 2015
Recorded	2015
Genre	Drum and bass
Length	3:05 (single version) 4:03 (album version)
Label	3Beat All Around the World
Songwriter(s)	Peter Kelleher Ben Kohn Tom Barnes Tom Hull Wayne Hector
Producer(s)	Cameron Edwards Joe Lenzie TMS
Sigma singles chronology
"Changing" (2014) "Higher" (2015) "Glitterball" (2015)
Labrinth singles chronology
"Jealous" (2014) "Higher" (2015) "Make Me (Cry)" (2016)

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).[2]

Track listing

• Digital download

1. "Higher" (featuring Labrinth) – 3:01

• Digital download – remix bundle[3]

1. "Higher" (Sigma VIP remix) – 3:52
2. "Higher" (GRADES remix) – 6:52
3. "Higher" (Grant Nelson remix) – 6:05
4. "Higher" (Kideko remix) – 4:58
5. "Higher" (Jay Montero club mix) – 4:17
6. "Higher" (Lucas Maverick remix) – 4:46

Charts

Chart (2015)	Peak position
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[4]	40
Scotland (OCC)[5]	6
UK Dance (OCC)[6]	1
UK Singles (OCC)[7]	12

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[8]	Silver	200,000
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
United Kingdom	22 March 2015	Digital download	3Beat All Around the World

Popular culture

The song was used as an online trailer for the BBC One drama Casualty. The song was also used in the introduction of the Sky Sports Super Sunday, used during the 2015–16 and 2016–17 seasons.

This song is featured in the Madden NFL 16 soundtrack.

The song was 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 2016 Summer Olympics.

References

1. Jones, Alan (30 March 2015). "Official Charts Analysis: James Bay debuts at No.1 on Albums Chart". Music Week. Intent Media. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
2. Sigma ft. Labrinth - Higher (Official Video) - YouTube
3. "iTunes - Music - Higher (feat. Labrinth) [Remix Bundle] by Sigma". iTunes Store (GB).
4. "Ultratop.be – Sigma feat. Labrinth – Higher" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
5. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
6. "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
7. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
8. "British single certifications – Sigma feat. Labrinth – Higher". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 6 October 2017. Select singles in the Format field. Select Silver in the Certification field. Type Higher in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.