ESPN has teamed up with GRAMMY award winning artist and songwriter H.E.R. to tell the story of the 16 teams beginning “The Journey” through the NBA Playoffs, presented by Google Pixel.

H.E.R.’s new song “The Journey”, a powerful, emotive ballad, is included within various ESPN production elements, including commercials, teasers and vignettes voiced over by H.E.R.

Tim Corrigan, ESPN Vice President, Production, said: “We are honored that H.E.R. chose to team up with ESPN to help introduce this song to the world. It’s another great example of what we can do at the intersection of sports and music.”

H.E.R. said, “As an NBA fan, I’m so grateful to be part of this year’s ‘Journey’ to the NBA Finals.”

Two additional H.E.R. songs will be used within ESPN’s coverage of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, including a second unreleased song, “Glory,” and “We Going Crazy,” by DJ Khaled featuring H.E.R.