: Critics praised the track as her most exciting upbeat single since 1980's "I'm Coming Out". The Album: Take Me Higher

is both a high-energy dance single and the title of Diana Ross’s twenty-first studio album, released in 1995. Marking a significant return to Motown Records , the project was a deliberate effort to modernize her sound by blending contemporary R&B, dance-pop, and club-oriented house music. The Single: "Take Me Higher"

: A dance cover of Gloria Gaynor’s disco classic, which became a staple of Ross’s live performances. "Gone" : A ballad that reached the Top 40 in the UK.

: Co-written and produced by Narada Michael Walden , known for his work with Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey.

: It hit number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in the US.

: Ross collaborated with top urban producers of the era, including Walden, Babyface (through his protégés, The Boom Brothers), and John Bettis . Notable Tracks :

Released on August 5, 1995, the title track became a major success in the dance scene.