Maxi Priest - 2 The Max

Back at grassroots, there's no doubt that the current generation of Jamaican talent such as Sean Paul, Elephant Man and Beenie Man are aware that Maxi's hits like "Housecall" and "Close To You" opened the doors to America for them back in the day, and they offer him due props whenever their paths cross. In fact Maxi retains huge respect throughout the reggae market, as anyone who has seen his appearances for a pure Yard audience alongside veteran vocalist Beres Hammond could testify. A Jamaican crowd loves a singer who is a success yet stays true to the reggae music they love, and Maxi, never one to short-change his fans, has patently never been a "rich and switch" merchant.

"I love the vibe in Jamaica," he says, musing on why he's recorded some of his new material at Bobby Digital's studio in Kingston. "The sun is on you all day and it sure beats being in a rainy London trying to create some sunshine through your music. Everybody in Jamaica is musical, they really feel it, so everybody's got some input, something to say about what you do. It's the staff of life there. Even if you haven't got penny in your pocket, you've still got reggae music."
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