"Hit 'Em High (The Monstars' Anthem)" is a single performed by American rappers B-Real, Coolio, Method Man, LL Cool J, and Busta Rhymes from the soundtrack to the 1996 film, Space Jam. Though the song failed to enter the US Billboard Hot 100, it was successful in Europe, reaching number one in Norway and number eight in the United Kingdom. The music video, directed by Hype Williams, is in black and white and features scenes from the movie, mostly the Monstars. The rappers wore the Monstars' jerseys from the movie while rapping on a basketball court.
Track listing A1. "Hit 'Em High (The Monstars' Anthem)" (extended mix) – 4:41 A2. "Hit 'Em High" (Extended Track Masters remix) – 4:23 B1. "Hit 'Em High" (original instrumental) – 4:16 B2. "Hit 'Em High" (Track Masters remix instrumental) – 4:21
Personnel Produced, mixed and drum programming by Poke and Tone. Mix engineer: Bill Esses at Chung King Studios Recorded at Encore Studios and the Hit Factory.
Charts Weekly charts + Chart (1997) Peakposition Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) 20
Year-end charts + Chart (1997) Position Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia) 86 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) 90 Germany (Media Control) 79 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) 47 Netherlands (Single Top 100) 82 Sweden (Topplistan) 71 UK Singles (OCC) 148
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