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the making of "simply beautiful"

An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of Maxwell's new single, "Simply Beautiful." Inspired by the legendary Al Green, Maxwell shares his deep admiration for the iconic musician and songwriter.

The first time I heard Al Green’s music I was amazed. He is such an icon, I mean what a brilliant musician and songwriter. It’s been an honor to get in the studio and record one of his songs. I’ve been singing "Simply Beautiful" on tours for a while. It's nice to finally record it, in its entirety.

Don't miss out on this intimate glimpse into the studio and experience the passion and precision behind every note.

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The Serenade Tour

Tickets for The Serenade Tour are on sale now. Exclusive Meet & Greet and VIP ticket packages are available for all tour dates.

Maxwell's Urban Hang
Suite Cruise 2025

This five-night ocean cruise will take place on the Norwegian Pearl with stops at George Town in the Cayman Islands and Ocho Rios in Jamaica.

Guests will be treated to two exclusive performances by Maxwell as well as appearances from special guests including Anthony Hamilton, Marasha Ambrosius, Lalah Hathaway, Avery*Sunshine, Terrace Martin, Tye Tribbett, Third World, Yellowman, Sharon Marley, and more.

This year’s edition of Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite Cruise follows a highly successful, sold-out inaugural run and promises extraordinary concerts, DJ sets, cuisine, and more at sea, making for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day weekend. DJs and chefs for the cruise will be announced at a later date.

ABOUT MAXWELL

Maxwell has artfully managed to transfix music lovers for more than two decades, releasing five studio albums, all in his own time and all duly anointed as classics. The soul singer redefined soul music in April of 1996 when he released his critically acclaimed debut on Columbia, ‘Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite.’ It earned Grammy nominations, double platinum status and RIAA gold for the single, “Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder).” The platinum albums ‘Embrya’ (1998) and ‘Now’ (2001) followed. 

In 2009, Maxwell’s ‘BLACKsummers’night’ debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, earning two Grammy awards, including Best R&B Album. With a total of 4 platinum album certifications from the RIAA, Maxwell’s latest album, ‘blackSUMMERS’night,’ earned him a third Grammy (Best R&B Song for “Lake By The Ocean”), an NAACP Image Award (Outstanding Male Artist), and a Soul Train Award (Best R&B/Soul Male Artist). Recent accolades for Maxwell include the “Legend” Award at the 2021 Soul Train Awards and a performance at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, where he paid tribute to Michael Jackson with “The Lady In My Life.” His critically acclaimed ‘The Night Tour’ also made Pollstar’s 2022 list of “Top 20 Global Concert Tours,” determined by average box office gross and the average ticket price for shows worldwide.

ABOUT MAXWELL

Maxwell has artfully managed to transfix music lovers for more than two decades, releasing five studio albums, all in his own time and all duly anointed as classics. The soul singer redefined soul music in April of 1996 when he released his critically acclaimed debut on Columbia, ‘Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite.’ It earned Grammy nominations, double platinum status and RIAA gold for the single, “Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder).” The platinum albums ‘Embrya’ (1998) and ‘Now’ (2001) followed. 

In 2009, Maxwell’s ‘BLACKsummers’night’ debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, earning two Grammy awards, including Best R&B Album. With a total of 4 platinum album certifications from the RIAA, Maxwell’s latest album, ‘blackSUMMERS’night,’ earned him a third Grammy (Best R&B Song for “Lake By The Ocean”), an NAACP Image Award (Outstanding Male Artist), and a Soul Train Award (Best R&B/Soul Male Artist). Recent accolades for Maxwell include the “Legend” Award at the 2021 Soul Train Awards and a performance at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, where he paid tribute to Michael Jackson with “The Lady In My Life.” His critically acclaimed ‘The Night Tour’ also made Pollstar’s 2022 list of “Top 20 Global Concert Tours,” determined by average box office gross and the average ticket price for shows worldwide.

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