About 2 weeks ago, Eminem dropped “Higher” music video from Music To Be Murdered By: Side B, where the Detroit legend pays tribute to LL Cool J. The clip also features cameos from Dana White and Stans, as well as rare footages of Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier fights.
Today, Eminem shares pictures from the set of “Higher” music video. Photos behind the scenes were taken by Jeremy Deputat. Check them out below.
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Eminem has just released the music video of “Higher,” which features Dana White, footages of UFC fights and videos of the fans sent to him a week ago.
In the video, Eminem pays homage to his biggest influence when growing up: LL Cool J. Specifically LL’s Grammy-winning single “Mama Said Knock You Out.” The song that was inspired by his grandmother, who told him to “knock out” critics who were disappointed in his previous album.
Eminem – Higher (2021)
LL Cool J – Mama Said Knock You Out (1995)
Marshall always pays homage to legends pic.twitter.com/UX4iVSEi3B
— le petit prince (@LeUnderprince) January 23, 2021
“Mama Said Knock You Out” uses samples from James Brown’s “Funky Drummer,” the Chicago Gangsters’ “Gangster Boogie,” Sly & The Family Stone’s “Trip to Your Heart” and “Sing a Simple Song”, and his own track “Rock the Bells” which Eminem performed at Hip-Hop Honor Awards 2009.
Watch the both videos below:
“Higher” is a song from Music To Be Murdered By: Side B, by Eminem, produced by himself. In the song the Detroit legend shows off his lyrical capabilities and talks about his life after fame.
The song’s hook is performed by Sly Pyper and Eminem is now the official theme song to #UFC257, featuring Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor fight. The song was also featured in the promo video of Football’s National Champion finale.
On the New Year’s Eve, Eminem appeared on his radio station Shade 45 to talk about every songs from the Side B album. The interviewer asked what motivates Eminem right now, and the Rap God answered:
“As far as things like to motivate myself like it’s just the same thing I’ve always tried to do is like “make this better than the last one. But I draw inspiration from all over the place whether it be from new rappers coming up, I’m always checking for the next dude, the next female, whoever.”
About a week ago, Eminem asked fans to sing the hooks of the song and the best ones are now included in the video, alongside exclusive footages of Poirier VS McGregor fight. You can check out the latest motivational track from Eminem below:
Eminem is releasing the music video of “Higher,” from Music To Be Murdered By: Side B album tomorrow at 2PM, ET, exclusively on ESPN+. The teaser of the video has just been released, featuring Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier footages created exclusively for UFC 257.
It turns out 12-seconds video clip that was released earlier today, where Eminem is ‘taking shots’ at Dana White, was the promotional video for “Higher” music video. Reportedly, the official clip of the song will include hooks sung by fans.
“Higher” is the second single from Music To Be Murdered By: Side B, following the lead single “GNAT,” which accompanied the album on the release date. Until we wait for the full visuals, you can check out the teaser below:
UFC President Dana White announced Tuesday that Fight Island, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, will host three events, including UFC 257, in January where Dustin Poirier will clash the notorious Conor McGregor.
By the time he steps inside the Octagon on Jan. 23, 2021, McGregor will have gone more than one year without competing. He last fought Donald Cerrone this past January, securing a 1st round TKO victory.
ESPN’s promotional video of the fight features Eminem’s new song “Higher” from the deluxe edition of his 2020 album Music To Be Murdered By: Side B. You can watch the video below:
Survival mode! #Higher #UFC257 @ufc @DustinPoirier @TheNotoriousMMA pic.twitter.com/RKdQVlGITB
— Marshall Mathers (@Eminem) December 29, 2020
