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Brooklyn NY, United States (1973 – present)
Maxwell (born in Brooklyn, New York on May 23, 1973) is an American R&B artist. He was enormously important in defining and shaping the soul sub-genre, neo-soul, over the latter half of the ’90s. He recorded some of the most ambitious R&B of his time, becoming wildly popular and often earning critical raves in the process. What was more, his recurring theme of romantic monogamy set him apart from the vast majority of his bump’n’grind lover-man contemporaries.
Maxwell capitalized on his breakthrough with the MTV Unplugged EP, taken from his live MTV performance. It attracted attention and acclaim outside the R&B community with the left-field cover choices “This Woman’s Work” (by Kate Bush) and “Closer” (by Nine Inch Nails). Additionally, the ‘MTV Unplugged’ version of “Whenever, Wherever, Whatever” earned him another Grammy nomination (for Best Male Pop Vocal). Anticipation for his second full-length album was high, and when Embrya was released in 1998, it entered the charts at number three. Reviews were more mixed this time around, with some critics charging that Maxwell’s ambition had crossed the line into indulgence; still, the record duplicated its predecessor’s platinum sales.
Maxwell adopted his middle name as his stage moniker, keeping his real identity a closely guarded secret out of concern for his family’s privacy.
Maxwell capitalized on his breakthrough with the MTV Unplugged EP, taken from his live MTV performance. It attracted attention and acclaim outside the R&B community with the left-field cover choices “This Woman’s Work” (by Kate Bush) and “Closer” (by Nine Inch Nails). Additionally, the ‘MTV Unplugged’ version of “Whenever, Wherever, Whatever” earned him another Grammy nomination (for Best Male Pop Vocal). Anticipation for his second full-length album was high, and when Embrya was released in 1998, it entered the charts at number three. Reviews were more mixed this time around, with some critics charging that Maxwell’s ambition had crossed the line into indulgence; still, the record duplicated its predecessor’s platinum sales.
Maxwell adopted his middle name as his stage moniker, keeping his real identity a closely guarded secret out of concern for his family’s privacy.
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Pretty Wings
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This Woman's Work
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Cold
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Love You
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Help Somebody
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Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)
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Fistful Of Tears
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Stop The World
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Bad Habits
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Playing Possum
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Lifetime
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Phoenix Rise
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Sumthin' Sumthin'
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Get To Know Ya
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Shoutbox
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Ashona223 wrote:
love Maxwell
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jlegend369 wrote:
Please check out my best and worst of 2009 list when you get a chance and leave some comments! (Maxwell is really high up there!) http://www.last.fm/user/jlegend369/journal/2009/12/31/3asf7s_my_best_and_worst_of_2009!!! Thanks!
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sallyinzaghi wrote:
ah maxwell, what i wouldn't give to see you live ! come to australia !
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blazeablaze08 wrote:
check this duo called J*Davey out:http://www.last.fm/music/J*Davey, There dope!
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phillybird wrote:
I like him and all but sometimes a little too nasal-y. just my opinion.
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Murdergram wrote:
His version of NIN's Closer is inextricably clever.
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TheNarratorX wrote:
I don't understand why there aren't any songs from Embrya in his 15 top tracks. That album is smooth as hell!
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MissClarck wrote:
Hi, I just want to present you this new afrogroove band call Bantunanu..Awesome http://www.lastfm.fr/music/Bantunani
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phoebebunny wrote:
So pleased to see Maxwell's amazing year has been recognised with 6 Grammy nominations :)
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MissClarck wrote:
Hi, I just want to present you this afrogroove band from Paris, Bantunani, they have such groove style and strong lyrics. They need to be supported in their 'cause. http://www.lastfm.fr/music/Bantunani
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jlegend369 wrote:
Such a BEAUTIFUL rendition of "Lady In My Life"...And congrats on the nominations! I'm so happy the song that dominated my charts this year is nominated for song of the year!!!
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MattKlomp1 wrote:
Maxwell fans, check out Nneka, an amazing soul and R&B singer from Germany. Great stuff! Check this video out if you haven't heard her: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBbF0gwt8tU
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luckystoned wrote:
the soul man
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2Serenity wrote:
http://twitter.com/TheGRAMMYs/status/5611253764 -> Tomorrow we announce our first three performers for the GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! on Dec 2nd but I'll give you one now: @_maxwell_! (tweeted on Nov 11 2009)
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nav3 wrote:
take you and make you of should be break you off maybe
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TheNarratorX wrote:
Let's Not Play The Game is the sexiest song I've ever heard. Ever.
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lookn4peace wrote:
Ditto TheNarratorX...Maxwell is sex personified.
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MindYourBeeswax wrote:
Maxwell is such a beautiful soul. Much love to him.
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den-essey wrote:
love maxwell he's amazing!!!!
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Vhien wrote:
http://www.last.fm/music/Maxwell/+images/36733235 Maxwell is so dope. D: Help beat up the cancer of the mammary glands.
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