"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]
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
References
^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 bMeadow, 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.