Higher (DJ Khaled song)

2019 single by DJ Khaled featuring Nipsey Hussle and John Legend

"Higher"

Single by DJ Khaled featuring Nipsey Hussle and John Legend
from the album  Father of Asahd
Released| May 17, 2019 (2019-05-17)
Recorded| 2018–2019
Length| 2:56
Label|

* We the Best
* Epic
* Roc Nation

Songwriter(s)|

* Ermias Asghedom
* HM Henry Davis
* John Stephens
* Kevin Cossom
* Khaled Khaled

Producer(s)|

* DJ Khaled
* Streetrunner
* Tarik Azzouz

DJ Khaled singles chronology
| "No Brainer"
(2018)  | "Higher"
(2019)  | "Just Us"
(2019)

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Nipsey Hussle singles chronology
| "Racks in the Middle"
(2019)  | "Higher"
(2019)  | "Unified"
(2019)

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John Legend singles chronology
| "Preach"
(2019)  | "Higher"
(2019)  | "We Need Love"
(2019)

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Music video
"Higher ft. Nipsey Hussle, John Legend" on YouTube

"Higher" is a song by American producer DJ Khaled featuring American rapper Nipsey Hussle and American singer John Legend, released as the third single from DJ Khaled's album Father of Asahd on May 17, 2019. The music video was filmed before Hussle's death on March 31, 2019. Legend plays piano on the track and sings its chorus. DJ Khaled announced that all proceeds from sales of the song will go to the rapper's children.[1] Complex magazine ranked Hussle's verse on the song as the best on the album.[2] The song received a Grammy award for Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 62nd Grammy Awards, marking DJ Khaled's first Grammy win[3] and Hussle's second of the night.[4]

## Background

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DJ Khaled called the song's creation part of an "emotional journey", saying Nipsey Hussle "shared his energy and positivity" with him before his death.[1] The pair went out to lunch together and Khaled played Hussle the beat of the song. He left to give Hussle some "space", then came back in to find him writing lyrics.[5]

In a post shared to social media, DJ Khaled revealed that profits from sales of the song will be given to Nipsey Hussle's son and daughter.[1] He also said that the title "reminds us that vibrating on a 'Higher' level was the essence of Nipsey's soul".[6]

## Music video

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The music video was released at midnight EST on May 17, 2019. TMZ previously shared a clip of the track, which showed "Legend on the keys and Nipsey rhyming next to a pair of low-rider convertibles bouncing in the air".[5]

## Charts

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Chart (2019)  | Peak
position

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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 40
Ireland (IRMA)[8] | 72
UK Singles (OCC)[9] | 48
US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 21
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 9

## Certifications

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Region  | Certification | Certified units/sales

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United States (RIAA)[12] | Gold  | 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

## References

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1. ^ a b c McLaughlin, Eliott C. (May 16, 2019). "Khaled's new song, "Higher," will go to slain rapper's kids". CNN. Retrieved May 17, 2019.
2. ^ Thorpe, Jordan (May 17, 2019). "Ranking the Features on DJ Khaled's Album 'Father of Asahd'". Complex. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
3. ^ "DJ Khaled Grammy History". The Recording Academy. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
4. ^ Cowen, Trace William (January 27, 2020). "Nipsey Hussle's Family Accepts Posthumous Grammy Award for "Racks in the Middle"". Complex. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
5. ^ a b Saponara, Michael (May 16, 2019). "DJ Khaled Talks Working With Nipsey Hussle on 'Higher': 'We're Going to Win a Grammy'". Billboard. Retrieved May 17, 2019.
6. ^ Bloom, Madison (May 16, 2019). "DJ Khaled Announces New Song 'Higher' Featuring Nipsey Hussle". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 17, 2019.
7. ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
8. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
9. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
10. ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
11. ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
12. ^ "American single certifications – DJ Khaled – Higher". Recording Industry Association of America.

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DJ Khaled

* Discography
* Awards and nominations

Studio albums|

* Listennn... the Album (2006)
* We the Best (2007)
* We Global (2008)
* Victory (2010)
* We the Best Forever (2011)
* Kiss the Ring (2012)
* Suffering from Success (2013)
* I Changed a Lot (2015)
* Major Key (2016)
* Grateful (2017)
* Father of Asahd (2019)
* Khaled Khaled (2021)
* God Did (2022)
* Til Next Time (TBA)

Singles|

* "Holla at Me"
* "Grammy Family"
* "Born-N-Raised"
* "We Takin' Over"
* "I'm So Hood"
* "Out Here Grindin"
* "Go Hard"
* "Put Your Hands Up"
* "All I Do Is Win"
* "Welcome to My Hood"
* "I'm on One"
* "Take It to the Head"
* "I Wish You Would"
* "No New Friends"
* "I Wanna Be With You"
* "They Don't Love You No More"
* "Hold You Down"
* "How Many Times"
* "Gold Slugs"
* "For Free"
* "I Got the Keys"
* "Holy Key"
* "Do You Mind"
* "Shining"
* "I'm the One"
* "To the Max"
* "Wild Thoughts"
* "Top Off"
* "I Believe"
* "No Brainer"
* "Higher"
* "Just Us"
* "You Stay"
* "Popstar"
* "Greece"
* "Let It Go"
* "Every Chance I Get"
* "I Did It"
* "Body in Motion"
* "Staying Alive"
* "Beautiful"
* "Big Time"
* "Supposed to Be Loved"

Featured singles|

* "100 Million"
* "Speedin' (We the Best Remix)"
* "Cash Flow"
* "Foolish" (Remix)
* "Always Strapped (remix)"
* "Maybach Music 2.5"
* "Body 2 Body (remix)"
* "Ima Boss (remix)"
* "Cold"
* "Pride N Joy"
* "Bugatti" (Remix)
* "Dinero"
* "Big Energy" (Remix)
* "Love, Money, Fame"

Other songs|

* "Wish Wish"
* "Sorry Not Sorry"
* "God Did"
* "Use This Gospel" (Remix)
* "Juice Wrld Did"

Related articles|

* We the Best Music Group

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Nipsey Hussle

Discography

Albums|

* Victory Lap

Mixtapes|

* The Marathon
* The Marathon Continues
* Crenshaw
* Mailbox Money
* Slauson Boy 2

Singles|

* "Feelin' Myself"
* "Last Time That I Checc'd"
* "Dedication"
* "Racks in the Middle"
* "What It Feels Like"

Featured singles|

* "FDT"
* "Higher"
* "Deep Reverence"

Other songs|

* "Victory Lap"
* "Grinding All My Life"
* "Double Up"
* "Do It"

Related articles|

* All Money In

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John Legend

* Discography
* Awards and nominations

Studio albums|

* Get Lifted
* Once Again
* Evolver
* Wake Up!
* Love in the Future
* Darkness and Light
* A Legendary Christmas
* Bigger Love
* Legend
* My Favorite Dream

Live albums|

* Live at SOB's
* Solo Sessions Vol. 1: Live at the Knitting Factory
* Live from Philadelphia

Singles|

* "Used to Love U"
* "Ordinary People"
* "Number One"
* "So High"
* "Save Room"
* "Heaven"
* "P.D.A. (We Just Don't Care)"
* "Stereo"
* "Show Me"
* "Green Light"
* "If You're Out There"
* "Everybody Knows"
* "Wake Up Everybody"
* "When Christmas Comes"
* "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)"
* "All of Me"
* "You & I (Nobody in the World)"
* "Glory"
* "Love Me Now"
* "Beauty and the Beast"
* "A Good Night"
* "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
* "Preach"
* "We Need Love"
* "Conversations in the Dark"
* "Minefields"
* "Hallelujah"
* "Tacones Rojos"

Featured singles|

* "Selfish"
* "Grammy Family"
* "Finally"
* "Magnificent"
* "Whatever U Want"
* "Move On Up"
* "Fall in Love"
* "Getting Nowhere"
* "Don't Say Goodbye"
* "Lay Me Down"
* "Like I'm Gonna Lose You"
* "One Man Can Change the World"
* "Summer Nights"
* "Higher"

Other songs|

* "It's Alright"
* "Blame Game"
* "Listen"
* "Run Run Run"
* "History Has Its Eyes on You"
* "God Did"

Related articles|

* A Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy
* Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

Awards for "Higher"

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BET Award for Video of the Year

2000s|

* "Ms. Jackson" – OutKast (2001)
* "Pass the Courvoisier, Part II" – Busta Rhymes (2002)
* "Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop)" – Erykah Badu (2003)
* "Hey Ya!" – OutKast (2004)
* "Jesus Walks" – Kanye West (2005)
* "Be Without You" – Mary J. Blige / "Gold Digger" – Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx (2006)
* "Irreplaceable" – Beyoncé (2007)
* "International Players Anthem (I Choose You)" – UGK (2008)
* "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" – Beyoncé (2009)

2010s|

* "Video Phone" – Beyoncé featuring Lady Gaga (2010)
* "Look at Me Now" – Chris Brown (2011)
* "Otis" – Jay-Z and Kanye West featuring Otis Redding (2012)
* "Started from the Bottom" – Drake (2013)
* "Happy" – Pharrell Williams (2014)
* "7/11" – Beyoncé (2015)
* "Formation" – Beyoncé (2016)
* "Sorry" – Beyoncé / "24K Magic" – Bruno Mars (2017)
* "God's Plan" – Drake (2018)
* "This Is America" – Childish Gambino (2019)

2020s|

* "Higher" – DJ Khaled featuring Nipsey Hussle and John Legend (2020)
* "WAP" – Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion (2021)
* "Family Ties" – Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar / "Smokin out the Window" – Silk Sonic (2022)
* "Kill Bill" – SZA (2023)
* "On My Mama" – Victoria Monét (2024)

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Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance

2000s|

* "Let Me Blow Ya Mind" – Eve featuring Gwen Stefani (2001)
* "Dilemma" – Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland (2002)
* "Crazy in Love" – Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z (2003)
* "Yeah!" – Usher featuring Ludacris and Lil Jon (2004)
* "Numb/Encore" – Linkin Park and Jay-Z (2005)
* "My Love" – Justin Timberlake featuring T.I. (2006)
* "Umbrella" – Rihanna featuring Jay-Z (2007)
* "American Boy" – Estelle featuring Kanye West (2008)
* "Run This Town" – Jay-Z featuring Rihanna and Kanye West (2009)

2010s|

* "Empire State of Mind" – Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys (2010)
* "All of the Lights" – Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi and Fergie (2011)
* "No Church in the Wild" – Jay-Z, Kanye West, Frank Ocean and The-Dream (2012)
* "Holy Grail" – Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake (2013)
* "The Monster" – Eminem featuring Rihanna (2014)
* "These Walls" – Kendrick Lamar featuring Bilal, Anna Wise & Thundercat (2015)
* "Hotline Bling" – Drake (2016)
* "LOYALTY." – Kendrick Lamar featuring Rihanna (2017)
* "This Is America" – Childish Gambino (2018)
* "Higher" – DJ Khaled featuring Nipsey Hussle & John Legend (2019)

2020s|

* "Lockdown" – Anderson .Paak (2020)
* "Hurricane" – Kanye West featuring The Weeknd & Lil Baby (2021)
* "Wait for U" – Future featuring Drake & Tems (2022)
* "All My Life" – Lil Durk featuring J. Cole (2023)

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