Maxi Priest

Maxi Priest

• Full name: Max Alfred Priest
• Born: June 10, 1961
• Birthplace: Lewisham, London, England
• Genres: Reggae, R&B, soul
• Occupation: Singer, songwriter
• Years active: 1981–present
• Labels: Charisma, Virgin, Epic, Island, VP
• Website: www.maxi-priest.com

Biography

Maxi Priest is a British reggae singer, songwriter, and musician. He is best known for his hit singles "Close to You", "Wild World", and "Set the Night to Music", all of which reached the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.

Priest was born in Lewisham, London, England, to Jamaican parents. He began singing in church at a young age, and later joined a local reggae band called Saxon Sound System. In 1984, he released his debut album, "You're All That Matter", which was a commercial success in the United Kingdom.

In 1986, Priest signed with Charisma Records and released his second album, "Intensified". The album was a critical and commercial success, and spawned the hit singles "Close to You" and "Wild World". In 1988, Priest released his third album, "Maxi", which was also a commercial success.

In 1990, Priest signed with Epic Records and released his fourth album, "Bonafide". The album was a critical and commercial success, and spawned the hit singles "Set the Night to Music" and "Halfway Home". In 1992, Priest released his fifth album, "Fe Real", which was also a commercial success.

In 1994, Priest left Epic Records and signed with Island Records. He released his sixth album, "Man with the Roots", in 1995. The album was a critical and commercial success, and spawned the hit single "Housecall". In 1997, Priest released his seventh album, "Genetically Blessed", which was also a commercial success.

In 2000, Priest signed with VP Records and released his eighth album, "2 the Groove". The album was a critical and commercial success, and spawned the hit single "We Are One". In 2002, Priest released his ninth album, "A Maxi Priest Showcase", which was a compilation of his greatest hits.

In 2005, Priest released his tenth album, "Live & Unplugged". The album was a critical and commercial success, and spawned the hit single "You're the One I Love". In 2007, Priest released his eleventh album, "Easy to Love", which was also a commercial success.

In 2010, Priest released his twelfth album, "Maxi Priest Meets Beres Hammond". The album was a collaboration with Jamaican reggae singer Beres Hammond, and was a critical and commercial success. In 2013, Priest released his thirteenth album, "The Best of Maxi Priest", which was a compilation of his greatest hits.

In 2016, Priest released his fourteenth album, "Easy Does It". The album was a critical and commercial success, and spawned the hit single "Easy Does It". In 2018, Priest released his fifteenth album, "It All Comes Back to Love". The album was a critical and commercial success, and spawned the hit single "It All Comes Back to Love".

Awards and nominations

• Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album

  • 1989: Nominated for "Intensified"
  • 1991: Nominated for "Bonafide"
  • 1994: Won for "Man with the Roots"

• American Music Award for Favorite Reggae Artist

  • 1990: Nominated
  • 1991: Nominated

• Brit Award for Best British Male Artist

  • 1989: Nominated
  • 1990: Nominated
  • 1993: Nominated

Personal life

Priest is married to Paula, and they have three children together. He is also a Christian.