English singer-songwriter Jorja Smith returns with her new single, “High,” a silky smooth, house-inspired summer song produced by her long-time collaborator, DAMEDAME.
It marks Smith’s first new music since her sophomore album Falling or Flying arrived in September 2023. The record fuses refined R&B with visceral, unhinged tones and marks a new era of self-love and exploration for Smith. Critical acclaim followed, and it earned a nomination for Best R&B at the 2024 BRIT Awards.
Jorja Smith – ‘High’
In “High,” Smith continues in a vein of self-love, reflecting on the journey of self-discovery to find that friend within one’s self. The silky production by DAMEDAME has a lively, beating energy, while Smith’s soft vocals stress the kindness required toward oneself during these times of change. The track focuses on the joy and patience that lies within personal growth—touchingly exemplified with lines such as, “I had my downs, you weren’t always there for me / But time showed me I can love myself again.”.
It comes with a video of candid moments of Smith and clips fans submitted. Helmed by Smith and Ivor Lawson-Adamah, it’s shot in a home video style that exudes a feeling of youth—of people partying and living their lives.
“High” not only adds another gem to Smith’s discography but also reinforces her message of self-empowerment and joy in growth processes.
Watch Jorja Smith’s “High” music video on YouTube
Stream Jorja Smith’s “High” here
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