On this special edition of the BIG show, we take a look back at the landmark debut release from Maxwell that was deemed an "instant classic," upon its release, Urban Hang Suite. Released on April 2, 1996, the album was called a "masterpiece" by several reviewers who viewed it as a departure from the mainstream, hip hop-oriented R&B of the time. In addition to listening to the album, we'll also talk to several prominent music professionals who'll share their memories of this game-changing album for the burgeoning Neo-Soul movement of the mid-1990s.
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