Born: Brooklyn, NY, 1973
Years Active: 1988
Influenced by: Prince, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Leon Ware
Genre: R & B
Biography: Along with fellow founders D'Angelo and Erykah Badu, Maxwell was enormously important in defining and shaping the neo-soul ...
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Aug 25 2009 9:00AM
by Kim Davis
Filed under: Potent Quotables
Spinner: "I had to explain to people that, no, ['Somebody's Watching Me'] is not my song. That song came out in '84, when I was 11." --Maxwell In a recent interview, the singer revealed that before he was famous, people used to confuse him with '80s ... Read moreAug 10 2009 7:00AM
by Tracey Ford
Filed under: Soul/R'n'B
The Boombox Music Blog: Artist: Maxwell Song: 'Bad Habits' Why You Should Watch: Actress Kerry Washington steams up the screen in the video for the sexy second single off Maxwell's chart-topping comeback album, 'BLACKsummers'night.' Watch the video after the jump. ... Read moreJul 07 2009 4:30AM
by Tracey Ford
Filed under: Soul/R'n'B
The Boombox Music Blog: We live in a time where artists are created, rise and often fall right before our eyes, so it's no wonder why a celebrity would chose to remove themselves from the limelight in an effort to grow personally and artistically. In the music industry we ... Read more
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10/15/09
Weekend Top 10: Maxwell comeback tour lands at Sleep Train Pavilion Oct. 17 After a looo...
Contra Costa Times - Walnut Creek CA
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10/11/09
Neo-soul singer Maxwell is back in the game "You just kinda cross your fingers and jump ...
San Francisco Chronicle - San Francisco CA
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10/07/09
Maxwell croons, ladies swoon at Charlotte concert Clad in a black suit and dark shades, ...
The Charlotte Observer - Charlotte NC
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10/04/09
Maxwell is back -- and back on top Maxwell enjoyed all that came with being one of the t...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - St Louis MO
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09/25/09
Maxwell finds love in Canada Sexy neo-soul singer Maxwell may be from Brooklyn but he cu...
JAM! Showbiz
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08/25/09
Maxwell and The Soul of Neo Soul (Column) Black culture's creative output in America has...
PopMatters
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08/03/09
Maxwell Late To Stage, But Right On Time Better late than never was how many in the crow...
The Florida Times-Union - Jacksonville FL
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07/26/09
CONCERT REVIEW: Maxwell Brings His Soul to Connecticut It's no secret that Brooklyn bred...
AllHipHop.com
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07/22/09
Maxwell Takes Soul Back To Basics Audio for today's show will be available at approx. 7:...
NPR
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07/19/09
Maxwell: 'BLACKsummers'night' It's been 13 years since "Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite," and...
The Arizona Republic - Phoenix AZ
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07/15/09
Nimrods reunion is buzz at Musica Many local fans fondly recall the Nimrods, a quartet t...
Akron Beacon Journal - Akron OH
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07/13/09
Maxwell, "BLACKsummer'snight" Billboard offers full coverage of breaking music news and ...
Billboard
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07/13/09
Maxwell to paint Louisville 'Black' If I was making music based on what's going on now, ...
The Courier-Journal - Louisville KY
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07/07/09
Soul singer Maxwell coming in August, tickets on sale Friday Soul singer Maxwell is comi...
The Florida Times-Union - Jacksonville FL
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07/07/09
Maxwell finds his focus with 'BLACKsummers'night' In the past eight years, since he last...
Newsday - New York NY
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07/07/09
New Music Tuesday: Maxwell's new album worth the wait Maxwell spent the last eight years...
New York Daily News - New York NY
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06/28/09
Q&A with soul singer Maxwell The smooth, seductive bedroom soul of "Maxwell's Urban Hang...
The Arizona Republic - Phoenix AZ
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06/25/09
Maxwell Ends 8-Year Hiatus With New Album Maxwell returns from a prolonged break with a ...
TheCelebrityCafe.com
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06/22/09
Maxwell Spells Out 'Black' Trilogy, Tour Plans It's been nine years since she released "...
Billboard
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06/21/09
BRIAN McCOLLUM: Jonas Brothers show an edgier, mature side The Jonas Brothers grow up --...
Detroit Free Press - Detroit MI
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10/02/09
The Best Maxwell Song You Won’t Hear At Tonight’s Maxwell’s Show "Fortunate" and "Til We...
Washington City Paper - Black Plastic Bag
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01/04/09
Music Review: FLO - Romance, Chill, and Standards Some albums are meant to be listened t...
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