← Back to the dial
Maxi Priest
📷 Eva Rinaldi · CC BY-SA 2.0

▸ Artist · 1988–1996

Maxi Priest

3 songs in the crate.

🎧 Ask the DJ about Maxi Priest

The Story

OriginUnited KingdomGenrereggae, rock music, dancehallLabelCharisma, Virgin Records, EMI

Picture a sun-soaked beach where the rhythms of reggae blend with smooth R&B vibes—welcome to the world of Maxi Priest. Hailing from the UK with Jamaican roots, this charismatic vocalist has made waves in the music scene with his unique reggae fusion sound. His hits, like "Close To You" and "That Girl," dance effortlessly between genres, embodying a laid-back groove that resonates with listeners worldwide. Maxi’s ability to seamlessly weave dancehall beats with soulful melodies has made him a standout artist, captivating fans and influencing the genre’s evolution. With every note, he invites us to kick back, relax, and revel in the magic of music that transcends borders, reminding us that good vibes are universal.

By The Liner Notes · facts via Wikidata & Wikipedia.

Facts via Wikidata (CC0).

🎟️ Admit One

Ticket Trail

Find the setlist. Save the memory.

No.
8896

Trying to remember what they played when you saw Maxi Priest back in the day? Jump to Setlist.fm to search real historical setlists, then come back and save the memory.

Search historical setlists on Setlist.fm.

Were you there?

Setlist searches open on Setlist.fm. G33Z3R does not host or verify external setlist data.

🛍️ Get the Maxi Priest merch

Affiliate links: as an Amazon Associate and an 80sTees affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Details

Wild World
Maxi Priest
1988
Close to You
Maxi Priest
1990
That Girl (feat. Shaggy)
Maxi Priest
1996

📼 Maxi Priest by decade

🎚️ Genres

📺 Heard on these vibes

📀 More like Maxi Priest

Songs from the same scenes, sound, and era — by other artists.

Here Comes the Hotstepper
Ini Kamoze
1994
Sweat (A La La La La Long)
Inner Circle
1992
Shy Guy
Diana King
1995
Bad Boys
Inner Circle
1987
Can't Help Falling in Love
UB40
1993
A Message to You Rudy
The Specials
1979
Don't Turn Around
Aswad
1988
Who Am I
Beenie Man
1997

What does Maxi Priest remind you of?

The drive, the dance, the heartbreak, the summer. Add a memory of Maxi Priest.

💭 No rules — but if you’re stuck: what was on TV · what you were eating · the movie it brings back · who you were with

💜 Memories are kept forever — they live on this artist’s wall. You can delete yours anytime.

Community Memories