Maxi Priest | |
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![]() Priest in 2011 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Max Alfred Elliott |
Born | Lewisham, London, England | 10 June 1961
Genres | Reggae, Roots Reggae, Dancehall, R & B, Reggae fusion, Soul, Lovers Rock, Dub, Sound System |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1984–present |
Labels | |
Website | maxipriest.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]