Maxwell

Brooklyn born and of Haitian-Puerto Rican descent, self-taught musician Maxwell began composing music at 17. He started performing the New York City club scene a year later, only to see his career take off at warp speed, signing with Columbia Records in 1994, then dropping his legendary debut album Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite two years later. The album put Maxwell on the map, earning praise from critics who lauded it for its fresh take on 70’s-inspired R&B—dubbed “neo soul”—an effort which helped to revive the entire genre. Heralded as the “savior of soul music,” the singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor has captivated music lovers for over two decades. He has released an additional 4 studio albums and is the recipient of 3 Grammy awards, 2 NAACP Image Awards, and 6 Soul Train Music Awards.