Maxwell

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

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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 more

 
Aug 10 2009 7:00AM by Tracey Ford

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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 more

 
Jul 07 2009 4:30AM by Tracey Ford

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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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