Maxi Priest
Maxi Priest
Background information
Birth name	Max Alfred Elliott
Born	10 June 1960 (age 47) Lewisham, London, England
Genre(s)	Reggae
Occupation(s)	Singer, Songwriter
Instrument(s)	Vocals
Years active	1982- Present
Label(s)	Charisma Virgin EMI Import Toshiba
Website	[1]

Maxi Priest (born Max Alfred Elliott, 10 June 1960, Lewisham, London) is a reggae singer and songwriter from England. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... June 10 is the 161st day of the year (162nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... Lewisham is a district in south-east London, England and the principal settlement of the London Borough of Lewisham. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem God Save the Queen England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Unified  -  by Athelstan 967 AD  Area  -  Total 130,395 km²  50,346 sq mi  Population  -  2007 estimate 50... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... A singer is a musician who uses his or her voice to produce music. ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... See also: 1982 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1982 Record labels established in 1982 other events of 1982 list of years in music 1980s in music // January 15 - K.C. and the Sunshine Bands Harry Wayne Casey is seriously injured in an automobile accident in Miami, Florida. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The word charisma (from the Greek word χάρισμα (kharisma), gift or divine favor, from kharizesthai, to favor, from kharis, favor: see also charism) refers to a rare trait found in certain human personalities usually including extreme charm and a magnetic quality of personality and/or appearance along with innate and powerfully... In Roman times, Vestal Virgins were strictly celibate or they were punished by death. ... The EMI Group (LSE: EMI) is a British music company comprising of the major record company EMI Music which operates several labels, based in Brook Green in London, England, and EMI Music Publishing, based on Charing Cross Road, London. ... Toshiba Corporations headquarters (Center) in Hamamatsucho, Tokyo Toshiba Corporation sales by division for year ending March, 31 2005 Toshiba Corporation ) (TYO: 6502 ) is a multinational high technology electrical and electronics manufacturing firm, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. ... June 10 is the 161st day of the year (162nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... Lewisham is a district in south-east London, England and the principal settlement of the London Borough of Lewisham. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... A singer is a musician who uses his or her voice to produce music. ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem God Save the Queen England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Unified  -  by Athelstan 967 AD  Area  -  Total 130,395 km²  50,346 sq mi  Population  -  2007 estimate 50...

Career

Of Jamaican descent, and the second youngest of nine children, Priest was born in Lewisham. Maxi’s parents moved to London, England from Jamaica to provide more opportunity for their family. Maxi grew up listening to gospel, reggae, R&B, and pop music. He is known as the 'King of Lovers Rock'. His music is sometimes closer to R&B, and pop, than to reggae music itself. For other uses, see Gospel (disambiguation). ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ... For popular forms of music in general, see Popular music. ... Lovers Rock is the United Kingdoms main contribution to reggae. ... For other uses, see Music (disambiguation). ... Rhythm and blues (also known as R&B or RnB) is a popular music genre combining jazz, gospel, and blues influences — first performed by African American artists. ... For popular forms of music in general, see Popular music. ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ...

His first major album was the self-titled Maxi Priest (1988) which, along with his cover of Cat Stevens' "Wild World", established him as one of the top British reggae singers. An album or record album is a collection of related audio or music tracks distributed to the public. ... Yusuf Islam [2] (born Steven Demetre Georgiou on 21 July 1948 in London) performed as Cat Stevens from 1966 to 1978. ... Wild World is a song written and recorded by Cat Stevens. ...

This internationally acclaimed vocalist is the only UK reggae act to score an American Billboard Number One. That was with the song entitled "Close to You", which was released in 1990. In addition, a duet with Roberta Flack - "Set the Night to Music" - also reached the U.S. Top Ten in 1991. Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry. ... A song is a relatively short musical composition. ... Close to You is a song recorded by British reggae singer Maxi Priest. ... The duet, by Hendrik ter Brugghen A duet is a musical composition or piece for two performers, most often used for a vocal or piano duet. ... Roberta Flack Roberta Flack (born February 10, 1937 in Asheville, North Carolina) is an American singer. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from...

In the latter half of his lengthy recording career, Priest has favoured working alongside other artists, both established and up-and-coming. He has worked with Sly & Robbie, Shaggy, Beres Hammond, Jazzie B, Apache Indian, Roberta Flack and Shabba Ranks. Sly and Robbie are probably reggaes most prolific and long lasting production team. ... Shaggy (born October 22, 1968, in Kingston, Jamaica as Orville Richard Burrell) is a Jamaican reggae disk jockey who takes his nickname from Scooby-Doos companion, a nickname given to him by his friends, during his teenage years in which his hair bore a similarity to the Scooby Doo... Beres Hammond (b. ... Jazzie B (Beresford Romeo, born 26th January 1963, London, England) is a DJ and music producer. ... Apache Indian is the stage name of the reggae dee jay/toaster, Steven Kapur (born 11 May 1967, Handsworth, Birmingham). ... Roberta Flack Roberta Flack (born February 10, 1937 in Asheville, North Carolina) is an American singer. ... Shabba Ranks (born Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon, 17 January 1966, Sturgetown, St Anns, Jamaica) is a Jamaican dancehall recording artist. ...

He remains popular, although his hit single making days appear to be behind him.

Trivia

• The South Park character Priest Maxi is named after Maxi Priest
• His son was a member of boy band, Ultimate Kaos.
• Family to the late Jacob Miller another Reggae icon

South Park is an Emmy Award-winning[1] American animated television comedy series about four third/fourth-grade school boys who live in the small mountain town of South Park, Colorado. ... Priest Maxi (also known as Father Maxi) is a fictional character in the popular adult cartoon, South Park. ... An editor has expressed a concern that the tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for an encyclopedia. ...

Discography

Albums

• You're Safe (1985)
• Intentions (1986) #96 UK
• Maxi Priest (1988) #108 U.S.; #25 UK
• Bonafide (1990) #47 U.S.; #11 UK
• Fe Real (1992) #191 U.S.; #60 UK
• Man With The Fun (1996) #108 U.S.
• CombiNation (1999)
• 2 The Max (2005)

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Compilations

• Best of Me (1991) #23 UK
• Collection (2000)

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Singles

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External links

• Official website
• Maxi Priest Fansite