Maxwell's 'Urban Hang Suite' at 25

Celebrating an R&B classic born of New York's nightlife

“Welcome
(Anytime you want, I'll always be free)
Anytime you want some
(You're welcome babe, you're welcome to me)
Make yourself at home cause you're welcome
Welcome”

From “Welcome” the opening song on Urban Hang Suite

Released April 2, 1996 Maxwell’s ‘Urban Hang Suite’ was an instant landmark in the history of black popular music, connecting the dots bet…