Maxi Priest
Maxi Priest is a British reggae singer and songwriter known for his smooth blend of reggae, R&B, and pop music. He rose to fame in the late 1980s and 1990s with hits like 'Close to You' and 'Wild World,' showcasing his distinctive voice and romantic lyrics. Priest's collaborations with artists like Roberta Flack have further solidified his status in the music industry.
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Recent news mentions
Maxi Priest was among the reggae stars who paid tribute to Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore.
Something Extra | Monday | Lifestyle
Jamaica· 2026-02-23
Maxi Priest was in attendance at the tribute to Jimmy Cliff.
JaRIA’s Resilient Praise lifts the spirits of Gen Z | EntertainmentJamaica· 2026-02-23
Maxi Priest's performance captivated the audience.
Musical tribute to Cat Coore brought out the crowd and reggae royalty | EntertainmentJamaica· 2026-02-23
Maxi Priest shared the sentiment of needing to be present for Stephen during the tribute.
Cat Coore’s life a call to ‘selah’ – Rev Astor Carlyle | EntertainmentJamaica· 2026-02-21
Dunbar played on Maxi Priest’s 'Easy to Love.'
Sly Dunbar, legendary reggae drummer, dies aged 73
United States· 2026-01-27
Maxi Priest moved ‘beyond words’ following induction into Jamaica Music Museum Hall of Fame.
Top entertainment stories for 2025 | EntertainmentJamaica· 2026-01-11
UK based Maxi Priest warmed hearts with Wild World and House Call.
Caribbean warmth fills UBS Arena at sold-out ‘Jamaica Strong’ concert | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-12-15
Maxi Priest was one of the reggae and R&B stars performing at the benefit concert.
For the Love of Jamaica raises £20K for Melissa recovery | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-12-04
Maxi Priest partnered with BritCham to host a charity auction for hurricane relief in Jamaica.
BritCham, Maxi Priest charity auction raises £21,035 for Jamaica hurricane relief
Guyana· 2025-11-16
Maxi Priest is collaborating with BritCham Guyana to raise funds for hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica.
BritCham Guyana and Maxi Priest to raise funds for hurricane-hit JamaicaGuyana· 2025-11-03
Special international guests include Grammy Award nominee Maxi Priest.
ACDA’s 32nd Emancipation Day is a call on all ethnic groups to participate in the healing and transformation of our societyGuyana· 2025-07-22
Maxi Priest was a surprise guest who thrilled the crowd with fan favourites.
Something Extra | Tuesday | LifestyleJamaica· 2025-05-08
Maxi Priest was a surprise guest at the event, delivering a captivating performance.
All love at soft opening for Tiamo Beach Resort and Spa | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-04-25
A great example is Set the Night to Music, a glossy pop song with English singer Maxi Priest.
Eight timeless Roberta Flack hits | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-02-26
Roberta Flack's last big seller was a synth-soul double act with Maxi Priest.
A hit-making soul singer who was quiet when quiet was unfashionable – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-02-25
