Hit 'Em High (The Monstars' Anthem)
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"Hit 'Em High" is a 1996 hip hop song performed by B-Real
, Busta Rhymes
, Coolio
, LL Cool J
, and Method Man
from the Space Jam Soundtrack. Though the movie received mixed reviews, the soundtrack was a 1990's rap movement breakthrough. It failed to reach the Billboard Hot 100
, but was hugely successful in the United Kingdom. The video is featured in black and white form with scenes from the movie, mostly The Monstars. They wore jerseys that the Monstars had in the movie while exchanging lyrics in a basketball court.
The song is produced by popular hip-hop producers Poke & Tone (Trackmasters
).
B-Real
Louis Freese, better known by his stage name B-Real, is an American rapper of Cuban and Mexican heritage, and a film and TV actor...
, Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes
Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...
, Coolio
Coolio
Artis Leon Ivey Jr. , better known by the stage name Coolio, is an American musician, rapper, actor and record producer.-Late 80s:He recorded two singles in the late 80s, titled "Watcha Gonna Do" and "You're Gonna Miss Me"...
, LL Cool J
LL Cool J
James Todd Smith , better known as LL Cool J , is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and actor...
, and Method Man
Method Man
Clifford Smith , better known by his stage name Method Man is an American hip hop artist, record producer, actor and member of the hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan. He took his stage name from the 1979 film The Fearless Young Boxer, also known as Method Man. He is one half of the rap duo Method Man...
from the Space Jam Soundtrack. Though the movie received mixed reviews, the soundtrack was a 1990's rap movement breakthrough. It failed to reach the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, but was hugely successful in the United Kingdom. The video is featured in black and white form with scenes from the movie, mostly The Monstars. They wore jerseys that the Monstars had in the movie while exchanging lyrics in a basketball court.
The song is produced by popular hip-hop producers Poke & Tone (Trackmasters
Trackmasters
The Trackmasters are the successful production duo of Poke and Tone , sometimes credited as Poke & Tone, best known for their commercial hit records in the late 90s and early 2000s. Throughout their career they have worked with various hip-hop and R&B artists including R...
).
A-Side
- "Hit 'Em High (The Monstars' Anthem)" (Extended Mix)- 4:41
- "Hit 'Em High" (Extended Track Masters Remix)- 4:23
B-Side
- "Hit 'Em High" (Original Instrumental)- 4:16
- "Hit 'Em High" (Track Masters Remix Instrumental)- 4:21