We sound like old Earth Wind and Fire cooked lightly with Sly & Family Stone with dashes of Stevie Wonder, Sting and Roy Ayers blended and whipped into a rich batter; baked at 400 degrees for 2 hours of original conscious raising, energizing funk
Bold. Dynamic. Authentic. True. Just a few words that people use to describe them and their artistry, and yet ASCENDANT is... simply that... ascendant... rising above. Since 2000, ASCENDANT has been rising above... their critics, their fears, their obstacles and creating meaningful, soulfilled music in an era when such artistic statements just aren't done but desperately needed. Take a listen to the soaring high notes and clever harmonies. It's there in every soul-drenched note; every colorful chord progression; every thought provoking rhythm. ASCENDANT rises... and asks us all to join them in flight...
NOTABLE MEDIA/PERFORMANCES
ABC television NBA Inside Stuff/ NBA Access with Ahmad Rashad
Chicago's NBC 5 10 O'Clock News
WGN Morning News Soundstage
Neo Soul Explosion with Meshell Ndegeocello
George Duke & Rachelle Ferrell
DISCOGRAPHY
Gyenyame (Only God) - ASCENDANT and Shannon Harris - Urbanicity Recordings 2006
Where You Are Now - ASCENDANT - Darkest Shade Music, Inc. 2003
ASCENDANT - ASCENDANT - Darkest Shade Music, Inc. 2001
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Spiritual grooves from Chicago's Ascendant -- an up-and-coming trio with a really warm and soulful feel! The group are steeped in traditions that stretch back to Stevie Wonder and Earth Wind & Fire -- blending the spiritual and soulful with tight rhythms, jazzy keys, and some deep vocals that shift between male and female leads, always with some nice harmonies in the background. Tunes are all originals, with a very positive and progressive feel (DUSTY GROOVE AMERICA)
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Ascendant is an enthusiastic group of musicians who keep the faith alive and motivate the listener to reach for a better live and not to give up. Founding members of the band are Kael Mboya, Aleata Holloway and Michael Lockett.
The title of their debut album is "Where You Are Now". The first track on the album "Power" will bring you immediately in a mood to celebrate and dance. The overall feel of the album is kind of funky with a gospel undertone, however "Give It Up" is a gospel-reggae song which tells us that's never too late for a change of mentality.
The lyrics of the Ascendant songs really make sense and make us consider our position in today's world. Besides realistic lyrics Ascendant brings some beautiful love songs too as in "10-D". Aleata's bass and bass hooks are awesome in "Where You Are Now" (SAVE OUR SOUL - The Netherlands)
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Full of 80's good time grooves like the infectious title song & the compelling 'Can't Help Myself'.. the message laden 'Make It So' & 'Friend Fa Sho' are choice mid-tempo tunes. Must mention the soulful vocals (SOUL BROTHER RECORDS -UK)
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This is an outstanding CD release from some longtime Soul-Patrollers. Like much of the best of what the music industry classifies as "neo soul", it really sounds more like it would easily find a home on the playlist of a "progressive Black radio station circa 1975". It's just plain good music (SOUL PATROL - USA)
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a passionate mixture of soul, funk, jazz with even some reggae influences present...All songs on their album Where You Are Now have a pleasant live vibe...Ascendant are obviously on a lyrical mission with their thought-provoking lyrics, something that's really missing in most of today's music... (JAZZ-NOT-JAZZ - GERMANY)
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Thanks for the freind shake, We are honored to have you on board. We have recently been working on a project with Sherry Scott, One of the original E.W.&F.s lead singer. Stay in touch Love your music. Stay tuned as we are posting new songs from our 200 song library every week. Follow me on twitter scorpi2000
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..Hey ASCENDANT®! If you happen to be in Los Angeles this December...
..The Nutcracker Electronique Goes LIVE in LA This Christmas!..
For the first time ever, The Santa Monica Contemporary Ballet and EarthWalk Dance Company will be presenting The Nutcracker Electronique live in Los Angeles December 18-21, 2008! ..
.."Sexy! Stunning!"..
..I've created three brand new tracks for the performance. One of them, Pas de Deux, is up on MySpace right now!..
Hey there – FGC is proud to announce the release of our latest studio album, Models and Metrics, and topping it off is a 4-night run with Lotus next week, culminating with a show at Chicago’s Park West Theater!
Hello!!! Thank you for add me in your friends!!! Let me know if and when you'll come back in Italy 'cause if I can I'll come to listen your concert ok? Greetings from Italy!!! Peace.
Wowww Thank x the REQUEST A great surprise for me The ASCENDANT !!!! Great groove... Come on between my TOP FRIENDS !!!! For support us.... Have a good Life
Come out and enjoy a special night of music and atmosphere as Sy Smith puts down a set featuring hits from her new album Conflict along with Dre King who produced songs on the album!
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