| "Higher" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Tems | |
| from the EP For Broken Ears | |
| Released | September 25, 2020 |
| Genre | R&B, Soul |
| Length | 3:16 |
| Label | Leading Vibes |
| Songwriter(s) | |
| Producer(s) | Tejiri Akpoghene |
"Higher" is a song by Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer Tems. [1] It was released through Leading Vibes as the fifth track from Tems debut extended play, For Broken Ears, on September 25, 2020. [2] It was produced by Tems alongside Tejiri Akpoghene. [3] [4]
Background
Tems released the song in her debut EP and appeared on the Genius show, Open Mic, where she performed a live acoustic rendition of the song in 2021. [5] [6]
It gained traction in 2022 after it was sampled on Future's " Wait For U" featuring Drake and Tems, the latter from the credits which debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100 earning Tems her first number one song on the chart. [7] [1]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Afrobeats Singles ( OCC) [8] | 6 |
| US Afrobeats Songs ( Billboard) [9] | 5 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada ( Music Canada) [10] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| United States ( RIAA) [11] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
|
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 25 September 2020 | Leading Vibe |
References
- ^ a b Honore, Pretty (2022-11-19). "Meet the Nigerian Artist Behind Drake and Future's Billboard Banger "WAIT FOR U"". Distractify. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ Native, The (2020-09-25). "A 1-Listen Review of Tems' 'For Broken Ears'". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ Lamarre, Carl (2022-07-19). "Even Fame & Stardom Can't Take Away Tems' Peace of Mind". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ Alake, Motolani (2020-10-01). "Tems makes music for 'different strains' on 'For Broken Ears' [EP Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ Gebreyes, Rahel (2020-07-01). "Tems Performs "Higher" Live". Genius. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ Gordon, Eden Arielle (2020-09-25). "Tems' EP "For Broken Ears" Is a Vacation for the Brokenhearted". Popdust. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ Trust, Gary (2022-05-09). "Future, Drake & Tems' 'Wait For U' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ "Official Afrobeats Chart Top 20 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ Cusson, Michael (29 March 2022). "Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Tems – Higher". Music Canada. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – Tems – Higher". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
| "Higher" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Tems | |
| from the EP For Broken Ears | |
| Released | September 25, 2020 |
| Genre | R&B, Soul |
| Length | 3:16 |
| Label | Leading Vibes |
| Songwriter(s) | |
| Producer(s) | Tejiri Akpoghene |
"Higher" is a song by Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer Tems. [1] It was released through Leading Vibes as the fifth track from Tems debut extended play, For Broken Ears, on September 25, 2020. [2] It was produced by Tems alongside Tejiri Akpoghene. [3] [4]
Background
Tems released the song in her debut EP and appeared on the Genius show, Open Mic, where she performed a live acoustic rendition of the song in 2021. [5] [6]
It gained traction in 2022 after it was sampled on Future's " Wait For U" featuring Drake and Tems, the latter from the credits which debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100 earning Tems her first number one song on the chart. [7] [1]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Afrobeats Singles ( OCC) [8] | 6 |
| US Afrobeats Songs ( Billboard) [9] | 5 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada ( Music Canada) [10] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| United States ( RIAA) [11] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
|
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 25 September 2020 | Leading Vibe |
References
- ^ a b Honore, Pretty (2022-11-19). "Meet the Nigerian Artist Behind Drake and Future's Billboard Banger "WAIT FOR U"". Distractify. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ Native, The (2020-09-25). "A 1-Listen Review of Tems' 'For Broken Ears'". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ Lamarre, Carl (2022-07-19). "Even Fame & Stardom Can't Take Away Tems' Peace of Mind". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ Alake, Motolani (2020-10-01). "Tems makes music for 'different strains' on 'For Broken Ears' [EP Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ Gebreyes, Rahel (2020-07-01). "Tems Performs "Higher" Live". Genius. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ Gordon, Eden Arielle (2020-09-25). "Tems' EP "For Broken Ears" Is a Vacation for the Brokenhearted". Popdust. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ Trust, Gary (2022-05-09). "Future, Drake & Tems' 'Wait For U' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ "Official Afrobeats Chart Top 20 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ Cusson, Michael (29 March 2022). "Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Tems – Higher". Music Canada. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – Tems – Higher". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 4 October 2023.