Higher (Budjerah song)
Higher is a song by Australian singer Budjerah, released on 19 February 2021 as the second and final single from his debut self-titled EP. The 3:14 track was released by Warner Music Australia and was written by Budjerah Slabb and Matt Corby, with Corby also producing. The song captures a carefree mood of having fun and feeling happy, like at a party or when you’re with someone special.
The music video, directed by Mick Soiza, premiered on 25 March 2021 and earned a nomination for Best Video at the 2021 ARIA Music Awards. In 2021, it was the fourth most-played First Nations song on Australian radio. At the APRA Music Awards in 2022, "Higher" won Most Performed R&B / Soul Work and was shortlisted for Song of the Year. Sose Fuamoli from Triple J described it as built on acoustic guitar with easy grooves and a rich R&B vibe, calling Budjerah an exciting young voice to watch.
This page was last edited on 3 February 2026, at 13:16 (CET).