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Maxi Priest
Reggae / Soul / R&B

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London, New York
Jamaica

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Member Since7/20/2006
Band Websitewww.maxipriest.com
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 2 2009 8:00P
02 Academy Birmingham Birmingham
Aug 7 2009 6:00P
Carrot Bay Tortola
Aug 14 2009 7:00P
Billboard Live Tokyo Japan, Tokyo
Aug 15 2009 6:00P
Billboard Live Tokyo Japan, Tokyo
Aug 17 2009 6:30P
Billboard Live Osaka Japan, Osaka
Aug 18 2009 6:30P
Billboard Live Osaka Japan, Osaka
Oct 1 2009 8:00P
B.B.King New York, New York
Oct 2 2009 8:00P
Mohegan Sun Uncasville, Connecticut

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4th of July Island Reggae Jam!  (view more)

Interview by Daddy Fridge on lightning 90.8fm May 06 2009  (view more)

Interview by Aidan Doyle at B.B King on February 08, 2009  (view more)

Battle of the Sexes - Jean Pierre Complex, Trinidad (Jan 31, 2009)  (view more)

Reviews : Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival - 01/24/2009  (view more)

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   About Maxi Priest


Make It Yours - Maxi Priest & Shurwayne





Dance Until The Morning Light



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BIOGRAPHY

Music insiders would have you believe that there are a variety of musical genres and categories, and that common ground is few and far between. However, the bottom line is that people embrace music and rhythms that mean something to them, no matter what their background. As Maxi Priest knows, music is universal. Over the course of 10 albums and countless live performances all over the globe, Maxi has unleashed a one-world music that heals, rejuvenates and uplifts...

The second youngest of nine children, Maxi..s parents had moved to London, England from Jamaica. His father was a steelworker in a factory, while his mother devoted her life to Christianity; she was a missionary at a Pentecostal Church and lead singer for the church choir, and as a youngster Maxi grew up listening to gospel, reggae, R&B, as well as pop music.
While working as a carpenter building speaker boxes for a local reggae sound-system, Maxi Priest began singing over the mic at live dancehall sessions with artists such as Smiley Culture.
In 1984 Maxi made a bit of history after he and Paul "Barry Boom" Robinson produced Philip Levi's "Mi God Mi King, .. the first UK reggae tune to reach Number One in Jamaica.
His 1988 album Maxi, was recorded in Jamaica with legendary musicians Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, and Willie Londo, and was released in America by Virgin Records. With "Some Guys Have All the Luck", a cover of Cat Steven's classic "Wild World" that gave Maxi his first U.S. smash hit, and roots tracks like his duet with Beres Hammond, ..How Can We Ease The Pain.., Maxi..s music was taken to an entirely new level, gaining him worldwide recognition.
Two years later, Maxi released Bonafide, which achieved gold status, and the single ..Close To You.. hit Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart and Number Two on the Hot R&B Singles chart.
In 1991, Maxi..s collaborations with Roberta Flack, ..Set The Night To Music.., and with Shabba Ranks, ..Housecall,.. again took Maxi to the highest chart echelons, and he capped off the year by releasing Best Of Me, a powerful compilation of hits from his four previous albums.
By the early to mid 90..s, Maxi was critically acclaimed for his skills in balancing hard-core reggae vibes with more mainstream pop sensibilities and that approach added to his growing popularity as both a recording and touring artist.
In 1996, Maxi released the hit CD Man With The Fun, which contained the crossover single ..That Girl,.. a duet with Shaggy. ..That Girl.. became a Grammy Nominated track and the accompanying Hype Williams-directed video became and MTV staple.
CombiNation, released in 1999, is a sexy and soulful album embracing reggae, hip-hop, R&B, rock, jazz, pop and rhythms, containing production and songwriting work by Sly & Robbie, Robert Livingston, Simon Law, and Joe. The album contains ..Mary..s Got A Baby,.. featuring a sizzling rap from Beenie Man; pumped up electro-dancehall beats on the fierce and furious ..She Wants To Dance.. featuring toasters Degree and Red Rat; an uplifting track ..We Tomorrow..s People.. a collaboration with the acclaimed acid jazz band Icognito; the smoothed out old-school R&B Donny Hathaway/Roberta Flack cover of ..Back Together Again.. featuring Elisha La..Verne; and the righteous reggafied take on Stevie Wonder..s classic Golden Lady...

Since his 1988 debut, Maxi has enjoyed tremendous success as a singer with popularity and recognition around the world. In fact, he is the most successful reggae solo artist in the world, second only to legend Bob Marley.
He has enjoyed numerous worldwide hits as well as a Number one pop chart smash and is widely credited with helping spread the gospel of reggae and Caribbean music.

His 2005 album ..2 The Max.. includes the dancehall anthems ..Full Hundred.. and ..Sweat A Go Buss.. (featuring Beres Hammond) and the single ..Believe In Love.. featuring 2005..s hottest new rhythm.
"Merry Go Round" is his newest video, in 2006 Maxi also released video "Makes Me Wanna Hallah" and few other songs for artist such as Sly & Robbie...

in-between his busy schedule, Maxi is in studio working on his newest project.



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VIDEO

..Testify..


My Girl Dis - ft. Richie Stevens


Don't Let Me Down Hardage ft. Maxi Priest


Let Love Shine


Video Interview-Jamaica


Visit to Kaieteur Falls in Guyana 2005


Rude Boy Cry - ft.Richie Stevens


Merry Go Round


Watch Video Interview on Caribbean TV (2006)


MAKES ME WANNA HALLAH (2006)


FIELDS (2 the Max 2005)


WILD WORLD (Maxi Priest 1988)


SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK (Maxi Priest 1988)


CLOSE TO YOU (Bonafide 1990)

JUST A LITTLE BIT LONGER (Bonafide 1990)


HOUSE CALL (Best Of Me 1991)
-Featuring Shabba Ranks-



SET THE NIGHT TO MUSIC (1991)..
-Duet with Roberta Flack-



GROOVIN' IN THE MIDNIGHT (fe Real 1992)


THAT GIRL (Man With The Fun 1996)
-Featuring Shaggy-



MARY'S GOT A BABY (CombiNation 1999)
-Featuring Beenie Man-



BACK TOGETHER AGAIN (CombiNation 1999)
..-Duet with Elisha La..Verne - Featuring IRON RYAN (rap)-



Waiting in Vain (Featuring - Lee Ritenour)


DIGGIN' ON YOU (Greatest Hits & Rarities 2000)


Strollin' On - Live





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Jul 12 2009 3:04 AM


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Jul 10 2009 8:03 AM

greetings Maxi Priest
 

 !I wish you an excellent weekend artistic, creative,sunny kiss. Gabriella
Ronnie Lee Daise / Associates





Jul 10 2009 8:03 AM

Here's a BIG SMILE for your cool style.
Daniëlle





Jul 10 2009 8:03 AM

Really dig ur new tune Perfect Love!!!
Keep them vibes coming...you go Max!
demelza





Jul 9 2009 8:10 AM

thanks for the add,,
love dee xxxx  
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Jul 8 2009 8:49 AM

thnx for my spaced friendship
all bless
felix for P&E
Orizinal Blakkayo (KAZBAD)





Jul 8 2009 8:49 AM

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Jul 8 2009 8:49 AM


Remembering The King Of Pop




DJ Khaira





Jul 8 2009 8:49 AM

How u doin? Jus stoppin by to show some love and let u know about my new track 'The Fusion' Let me know what u think..
Much love!

DJ Khaira
myspace.com/djkhaira
IBX92





Jul 7 2009 10:43 PM

Greetings Love and Many BLessings always IBX92
Bonnie





Jul 7 2009 3:46 AM

hello maxi ,wish you would come to milwaukee. i'm a big fan ,love your music . and you are soooo fine. love you maxi
Fonebug





Jul 5 2009 6:57 AM

Maxi Priest was SO HOT when he did his show here in Seattle at The Nectar Lounge. But who was that young dark-skinned man who was singin' with him & workin' the crowd? His son, Marvin sang some good songs, too. But I want the name of that other dude --- he was workin' the crowd like Crazy!!!!
Bonnie





Jul 5 2009 1:44 AM

have a great show tonight. when are you coming to milwaukee?
Moe~Spice





Jul 5 2009 1:43 AM

Travel Safe 2 Japan~ May you have comfort along the way, and a beautiful return. Stay in the light! always~sending all.XXXXXX protect & Blesss Always ~Moe
Moe~Spice





Jul 5 2009 1:43 AM

Dr. Spicer requested you rest that throat today. No talking until showtime. One love
Moe~Spice





Jul 4 2009 1:26 PM

The way you make me feel.
thanks for the posting.

Ms. Moe
Moe~Spice





Jul 4 2009 9:24 AM

The world that we live in
seems to be crashing. We just lost and icon Mr. Mike Jackson
destroyed by the people who lives within
the world needs to heal before it stops to spin

stocks crashes
buildings burn into ashes
people suffering from malnutrition
and here we are talking about fashion

we are the leaders of the future generation
who has to stop all this major destruction
of evil leaders whose killings has become an obsession
leaving innocents in an undying situation

All this while we have been patient
Peace be still and look at our nation,
we must work together if we want to see better.
the time is now for us to take some action

make the world free from depression
and the never ending war distraction
a perfect plan for the human nation
save the world and all of God's creation

We will ride over the western tide
wash away all their sins that they have hide
helping to reunite all that's been divide
leading a peaceful path that we will guide
Oh and Did I mention .........
It's the 4th of July.

by: Ms. Moe 4:15am est.
From the center of my heart 2 yours. Bless
Janine





Jul 4 2009 5:49 AM

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Jul 4 2009 12:49 AM

"In her little room, with clothes on the floor, stuffed animals and a rainbow door, she sings me songs born in fairy dreams and tells me tales of imagined things.  It's a hole in the world where we can be alone, without a want for television or radio.  It's a cartoon world, but it's very real to a sensitive lady made of paper and steel, who tells me, "Stay for a little while.  Stay, because I hate the time I spend alone"." 

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Jul 3 2009 11:32 AM



Thanks for the add. I hope you have a terrific 4th of July. Your music is awesome..Greetings from North Carolina.....
Marcy Heights





Jul 3 2009 5:42 AM

Free showcase of  Marcy Heights, (Pop, Rnb Reggae and Jazz artist), A Tribute to The Late Michael Jackson.


I will pay a tribute To The Late Michael Jackson, in song by performing a song I have written,  and there will be a minutes silence, in Honour and Rememberance of The Late Michael Jackon.

I have written a song called

"A Tribute to The Late Michael Jackson - You Bring Joy To My Heart "

Donations from a public sale of the song on iTunes.com, to be released soon, will go into "The Michael Jackson Tribute fund".

Some of the funds will go to the Michael Jackson Trustees, and the rest will be available as grants for  "Disadvantaged, Musically Gifted Artists and Performers ". We hope that he would have approved of this.


Showcase Supporting Artists, will include :

Budda Jim (blues artist),
Chotics  (Reggae/Dub artist),
Teresa  (ballads, RnB, Pop artist),
Melvin    (Folk artist)

Plus more artists to be confirmed.

Marcy Heights, will be performing tracks from  her  debut CD called

"Marcy Heights, The Debut".

Released in June 2009,  on:

iTunes.com,
AmazonMP3.com,
Amazon On Demand.com,
Rhapsody.com,
Emusic.com

Marcy Heights will be performing her songs,  "Poppyshow Lovers" and " Is Anyone Lord Like You", from the CD single.

Signed copies of The Debut CD,  are available for sale on the day.

Buffet and cooked meals available on the day.


Doors Open 12pm

Show Starts 2pm

Please come and support this event and the artists..

All are Welcome.

Be there or  be square ! ! !

For more details,  log on to:

http://www.myspace.com/marcyheightsthedebutsingle
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