"Ascension" was Maxwell's debut single, a smooth, jazz-inflected R&B track that laid the groundwork for his expansive Urban Hang Suite album.
- The single was released on July 30, 1996, by Barbecue Records.
- It preceded the release of his debut album, Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite, in April 1996.
- The song became an early calling card for the neo-soul genre.
Maxwell is a singer-songwriter from Brooklyn, New York, best known for his distinctive blend of soul, funk, and jazz. He emerged in the mid-1990s as a pivotal figure in the neo-soul movement.
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