Maxi Priest

Maxi Priest
Priest in 2011
Priest in 2011
Background information
Birth nameMax Alfred Elliott
Born (1961-06-10) 10 June 1961 (age 63)
Lewisham, London, England
GenresReggae, Roots Reggae, Dancehall, R & B, Reggae fusion, Soul, Lovers Rock, Dub, Sound System
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active1984–present
Labels
Websitemaxipriest.com

Max Alfred Elliott (born 10 June 1961), known by his stage name Maxi Priest, is a British reggae vocalist of Jamaican descent. He is best known for singing reggae music with an R&B influence, otherwise known as reggae fusion. He was one of the first international artists to have success in this genre, and one of the most successful reggae fusion acts of all time.[1]

  1. ^ Snowden, Don (21 February 1991). "Reggae's Maxi Priest Wins Mainstream Favor : Pop music: The British singer adds an R&B flavor to the Jamaican sound. He and his band play San Diego and Long Beach this weekend". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 15 May 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2011.