Higher Ground (Martin Garrix song)
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| Single by Martin Garrix featuring John Martin | ||||
| Released | 14 May 2020 | |||
| Genre | Progressive house[1] | |||
| Length | 3:26 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Martin Garrix | |||
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| "Higher Ground" on YouTube | ||||
"Higher Ground" is a song recorded by Dutch DJ and producer Martin Garrix, featuring Swedish singer and songwriter John Martin. The song was released on the former's birthday, 14 May 2020.[2][3]
Background
[edit]Garrix played it during his live stream from his home in Amsterdam.[3][4] ‘Higher Ground’ described the story of going through hard times but finding your way back up and eventually feeling happy and alive again.[5]
Music video
[edit]The video was uploaded on May 14, 2020, which was made with the help of fans from all over the world.[6]
Charts
[edit]Weekly charts
[edit]| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[7] | 1 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[8] | 20 |
| Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[9] | 30 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[10] | 24 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[11] | 68 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[12] | 80 |
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[13] | 11 |
Year-end charts
[edit]| Chart (2020) | Position |
|---|---|
| Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[14] | 97 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[15] | 96 |
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[16] | 89 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[17] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
| ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ Heffler, Jason (11 May 2020). "Martin Garrix Announces Release Date for Upcoming John Martin Collab "Higher Ground"". edm.com. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ^ "Higher Ground (feat. John Martin) - Single". Apple music. 14 May 2020. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ^ a b Meadow, Matthew (21 April 2020). "Martin Garrix New Song, "Higher Ground," Releasing On His Birthday, May 14". Youredm. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ^ MARTIN GARRIX LIVE @ MY ROOFTOP IN AMSTERDAM. YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-11.
- ^ Natalie Jova (17 May 2020). "Martin Garrix releases eagerly awaited 'Higher Ground' with". Holrmagazine. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ^ INQUIRER.net BrandRoom (19 May 2020). "Martin Garrix releases eagerly awaited 'Higher Ground' with John Martin". pop.inquirer.net. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ^ "Martin Garrix feat. John Martin – Higher Ground" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ^ "Martin Garrix feat. John Martin – Higher Ground" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 31, 2020" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ^ "Martin Garrix feat. John Martin – Higher Ground" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ^ "Martin Garrix feat. John Martin – Higher Ground". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ^ "Martin Garrix Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ^ "Rádiós Top 100 - hallgatottsági adatok alapján - 2020". Mahasz. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2020" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Martin Garrix feat. John Martin – Higher Ground" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved 10 December 2023.