“Ascension” deals with topics such as inequality and racism. Ascension means “to rise to an important position / a higher level,” so it is a possibility Gorillaz and Vince Staples want everyone to be treated equal, and spread love and not hate.

It is one of the four singles which were released on March 23, 2017 in promotion of the fifth Gorillaz album, HUMANZ, just before the offical release date was revealed. The track features California rapper, Vince Staples which marks the first collaboration between Gorillaz and him.