Mile High (song)
"Mile High" | ||||
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Single by James Blake featuring Travis Scott and Metro Boomin | ||||
from the album Assume Form | ||||
Released | 17 January 2019 | |||
Genre | Trap | |||
Length | 3:13 | |||
Label | Polydor | |||
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"Mile High" on YouTube |
"Mile High" is a song by written and performed English singer-songwriter and electronic music producer James Blake featuring American rapper and singer Travis Scott and American record producer Metro Boomin, released on 17 January 2019 through Polydor Records as the second single from the former's fourth studio album, Assume Form (2019). It was produced by Blake and Metro alongside Dan Foat, Dre Moon, and Wavy.[1]
Musically, "Mile High" is a
In 2020, New Zealand singer Benee covered the song for Australian youth broadcaster Triple J's segment Like a Version.
Background and recording
In an interview with
Composition
"Mile High" has been described as "a slow-burning soul trap banger" with "the signature Travis Scott bass hits and murky, rainy-weather James Blake mood."[6] Rolling Stone noted that the track features "more of Blake’s DNA than his collaborators’", adding that the track "is an exercise in restraint."[7] Conversely, Spin described it as "a quieter, dispassionate version of [...] most Travis Scott music."[8] MTV noted that Scott "and his blunt rhymes [...] are balanced by Blake's gentle crooning."[9] Vocally, the two artists' vocals range from a deep tone to a falsetto.[10]
Release and reception
The song was released just twelve hours prior to the release of Assume Form through
"Mile High" was met with positive reviews from
Music video
A music video for "Mile High" was released on 3 February 2019, just hours before Scott's performance at the
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Benee version
On 31 January 2020, New Zealand singer Benee featured on Australian youth broadcaster Triple J's segment Like a Version, where she performed a cover of the song, in addition to a performance of "Glitter".[33][34]
References
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- ^ Klinkenberg, Brendan (17 January 2019). "James Blake Recruits Travis Scott, Metro Boomin for 'Mile High'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ^ Daramola, Israel (17 January 2019). "James Blake - "Mile High" (ft. Travis Scott & Metro Boomin)". Spin. Archived from the original on 18 January 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ^ Roth, Madeline (17 January 2019). "Travis Scott Raps About An 'Ass Fatter Than A Peach' On James Blake's New Song". MTV. Archived from the original on 18 January 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ^ a b "The 5 Best Songs Of The Week". Stereogum. 18 January 2019. Archived from the original on 19 January 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ^ "James Blake - "Mile High" (Feat. Travis Scott & Metro Boomin)". Stereogum. 17 January 2019. Archived from the original on 17 January 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ^ "Mile High (feat. Metro Boomin & Travis Scott) - Single". iTunes Store. 17 January 2019. Archived from the original on 17 January 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ^ Armstrong, Megan (17 January 2019). "James Blake Enlists Travis Scott & Metro Boomin for Hypnotic Song 'Mile High': Listen". Billboard. Archived from the original on 17 January 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
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- ^ Bruner, Raisa (18 January 2019). "5 Songs You Need to Listen to This Week". Time. Archived from the original on 19 January 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
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- ^ DeVille, Chris (3 February 2019). "James Blake - "Mile High" (Feat. Travis Scott & Metro Boomin) Video". Stereogum. Archived from the original on 3 February 2019. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
- ^ Kaplan, Ilana (3 February 2019). "See James Blake, Travis Scott Float in the Underworld in 'Mile High' Video". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 3 February 2019. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
- ^ "James Blake & Travis Scott Dive Into The Sunken Place In "Mile High" Video". HotNewHipHop. 3 February 2019. Archived from the original on 3 February 2019. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
- ^ Rossignol, Derrick (3 February 2019). "James Blake And Travis Scott Lose Touch With Reality In Their 'Mile High' Video". Uproxx. Archived from the original on 3 February 2019. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
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- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
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- ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ^ English, Laura (31 January 2020). "Benee takes on James Blake for Triple J's Like a Version". Music Feeds. Archived from the original on 30 September 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ^ Riddell, Rose (31 January 2020). "Watch: BENEE cover James Blake's "Mile High" + perform "Glitter" live for Triple J". Coup Demain Magazine. Archived from the original on 6 February 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2022.