(New York, NY – Thursday, May 18, 2023) – Multi-platinum award-winning recording artist H.E.R. has released a brand new single titled “The Journey.” ESPN utilized H.E.R.’s song to tell the story of the 16 teams beginning “The Journey” through the NBA Playoffs Presented by Google Pixel. The track is now available for commercial release today via RCA Records.
“The Journey” has been included within various in-game ESPN production elements, including vignettes voiced over by H.E.R. The vignettes and additional production elements outline, through the song lyrics, the unique paths through the NBA Playoffs for all 16 teams.
The emotive and gorgeous ballad is H.E.R.’s first solo record release since the 2021 Grammy-Award winning project Back Of My Mind. Written by Diane Warren, “The Journey” is also reflective of H.E.R.’s own personal journey as she enters the next stage of her career, ranging from releasing new music to her latest work within film and TV.