Maxi Priest
- January 4, 2024
- Reggae Singer
Quick Facts
Full Name | Maxi Priest |
Occupation | Reggae Singer |
Date Of Birth | Jun 10, 1961(1961-06-10) |
Age | 63 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Birth City | England |
Horoscope | Gemini |
Maxi Priest Biography
Name | Maxi Priest |
Birthday | Jun 10 |
Birth Year | 1961 |
Home Town | England |
Birth Country | United Kingdom |
Birth Sign | Gemini |
Parents | Hyacinth Elliott, Alfred Elliott |
Children(s) | Marvin Priest, Ryan Elliott, Che Elliott |
Maxi Priest is one of the most popular and richest Reggae Singer who was born on June 10, 1961 in England, United Kingdom. A reggae musician, who was one of only two British musicians to have “Close to You” as a #1 hit on the American Billboard Charts in 1990.
For the 1996 song “That Girl”, he collaborated with fellow reggae singer , He collaborated with fellow reggae singer Shaggy for the 1996 song “That Girl.”.
Priest’s musical career began with him singing on the South London reggae soundsystem Saxon Studio International, after which some independent single releases followed. His first major album, Maxi (titled Maxi Priest in the US and Canada), was released in 1988, and, along with his cover of Cat Stevens’ “Wild World”, established him as one of the top British reggae singers.
He is one of only two British reggae acts (along with UB40) to have an American Billboard number one: “Close to You” in 1990. A duet with Roberta Flack, “Set the Night to Music”, reached the American Top Ten in 1991. His duet with Shaggy in 1996, “That Girl”, was also a hit in the United States, peaking at number twenty.
He is the father of Marvin and Ryan.
Maxi Priest Net Worth
Net Worth | $10 Million |
Source Of Income | Reggae Singer |
House | Living in own house. |
Maxi Priest is one of the richest Reggae Singer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Maxi Priest 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He grew up in Jamaica, listening to all kinds of music, including gospel and R&B.
In 2012, he recorded a cover of a Japanese song, “Vivid Colors”, by L’arcenCiel.
Max Alfred “Maxi” Elliott (born 10 June 1961), known by his stage name Maxi Priest, is a British reggae vocalist of Jamaican descent. He is best known for singing reggae music with an R&B influence, otherwise known as reggae fusion. He was one of the first international artists to have success in this genre, and one of the most successful reggae fusion acts of all time.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Maxi Priest Dating?
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His 2014 album Easy to Love entered the Billboard Top Reggae Albums chart at number 2.
Facts & Trivia
Maxi Ranked on the list of most popular Reggae Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Maxi Priest celebrates birthday on June 10 of every year.
Where is Maxi Priest now?
Maxi Priest is currently touring across 2 countries and has 26 upcoming concerts. Their next tour date is at Blenheim Palace in Woodstock , after that they’ll be at River Breeze Event Center in Knoxville.
Is Maxi Priest a Rasta?
Maxi Priest
Website| maxipriest.com
How old is Maxi Priest now?
60 years (June 10, 1961)
Where does Maxi Priest come from?
Lewisham, London, United Kingdom
How rich is Maxi Priest?
Net Worth: $10 Million
Gender:| Male
Profession:| Singer, Songwriter
Nationality:| United Kingdom