Maxi Priest

Biography

Maxi Priest, born Max Alfred Elliott on June 10, 1961, is a British reggae vocalist of Jamaican descent. Growing up in Lewisham, London, he was exposed to gospel, reggae, and soul music by his parents, who moved from Jamaica for better opportunities. As a teenager, he worked with sound systems before co-founding Saxon Studio International, which led to his early performances and laid the groundwork for his successful career as a reggae fusion artist.