"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

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

The video was uploaded on May 14, 2020, which was made with the help of fans from all over the world.[6]

Charts

Weekly charts

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

Chart (2020) Position
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[14] 97
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[15] 96
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[16] 89

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[17] Gold 20,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ Heffler, Jason (11 May 2020). "Martin Garrix Announces Release Date for Upcoming John Martin Collab "Higher Ground"". edm.com. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Higher Ground (feat. John Martin) - Single". Apple music. 14 May 2020. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  3. ^ a b Meadow, Matthew (21 April 2020). "Martin Garrix New Song, "Higher Ground," Releasing On His Birthday, May 14". Youredm. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  4. ^ MARTIN GARRIX LIVE @ MY ROOFTOP IN AMSTERDAM. YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-11.
  5. ^ Natalie Jova (17 May 2020). "Martin Garrix releases eagerly awaited 'Higher Ground' with". Holrmagazine. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  6. ^ INQUIRER.net BrandRoom (19 May 2020). "Martin Garrix releases eagerly awaited 'Higher Ground' with John Martin". pop.inquirer.net. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  7. ^ "Martin Garrix feat. John Martin – Higher Ground" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  8. ^ "Martin Garrix feat. John Martin – Higher Ground" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  9. ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  10. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 31, 2020" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  11. ^ "Martin Garrix feat. John Martin – Higher Ground" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  12. ^ "Martin Garrix feat. John Martin – Higher Ground". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  13. ^ "Martin Garrix Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  14. ^ "Rádiós Top 100 - hallgatottsági adatok alapján - 2020". Mahasz. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  15. ^ "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2020" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  16. ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
  17. ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Martin Garrix feat. John Martin – Higher Ground" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
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