Ascendant Music
Soul Music Recording Artists – ASCENDANT
Charts, News
Ascendant’s latest single, Love Saved My Life, is bubbling under the Top 100 on SmoothJazz Network several months after it’s release in May. Obviously, the song has some staying power. Let’s keep it going. Request it on the SmoothJazz Network
Annoucements, Awards, News, Nominations, Press Release
On the heels of our SOLD OUT show at Copper Still Martini Lounge and Speakeasy last month and our SoulTracks.com Readers Choice Awards nomination for Group of the Year, we got word of another nomination for Best R&B Artist by the Chicago Reader! Shout out to Chris Greene for sending word about the nomination. He’s up...
Interviews
Read this online interview with Eric Schelkopf of The Total Scene, an online blog that presents the best of arts and entertainment in the Chicago area. Schelkopf gets into the details of Ascendant’s new Maxi-Single release, Love Saved My Life, the meaning behind the Illuminate series color schemes and the band relationships. https://thetotalscene.blogspot.com/2025/06/chicago-band-ascendant-to-bring-its.html
Interviews
Episode 137-Ascendant, an eclectic group that blends Jazz, R&B, Inspiration, and House, has created a unique sound that has captivated music enthusiasts worldwide. This week, Troy had the privilege of interviewing members Kael Mboya (keyboard and vocals), Michael Lockett (vocals and percussion), Eric Johnson (drums), and Curtis Kincaid (guitar). The conversation took listeners on...
Interviews
Check out this interview of Ascendant’s Kael Mboya with WC Turck. This hour long conversation gives an interesting perspective on music genres especially Rhythm and Blues. We get the insight on the meaning of the band’s name and many other inspiring stories. https://playtimeplaycast.podbean.com/e/ascendants-kael-mboya-a-masterclass-in-rhythm-and-soul/
Annoucements, New Releases, News, Press Release
Love Saved My Life Maxi-Single Ascendant returns with a funky mid-tempo groove that celebrates lasting love. Featuring Renee Ruffin on lead vocals, this danceable bop has live instrumentation and warm heartfelt vocals (an Ascendant staple) reminiscent of the great soul bands of the past. Love Saved My Life the Maxi-Single releases Friday, May 23rd worldwide....
