"Ascension" | ||||
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Single by Gorillaz featuring Vince Staples | ||||
from the album Humanz | ||||
B-side | "Long Beach" | |||
Released | 23 March 2017 | |||
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Length | 2:36 | |||
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"Ascension" on YouTube |
"Ascension" is a song by British alternative rock virtual band Gorillaz,featuring Vince Staples. The song was released on 23 March 2017. It was released as the third single from their fifth studio album Humanz .
"Ascension" is Gorillaz' third single from their album Humanz and marks the group's first collaboration with American rapper Vince Staples. The song received its premiere on Apple Music's Beats 1 radio station. [2] [3] [4]
The music video leads into Saturnz Barz. The house from the latter is shown at the end.
Digital release single
Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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Ireland (IRMA) [5] | 89 |
UK Singles (OCC) [6] | 91 |
US Hot Rock &Alternative Songs ( Billboard ) [7] | 11 |
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