Historical Artist Profile
Maxi Priest
Biography & Overview
Max Alfred 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.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
3 Charted Tracks
"Close To You"
Entered Charts: 1990
#1 HIT
"That Girl"
Entered Charts: 1996
Peak: #20
"Wild World"
Entered Charts: 1989
Peak: #25
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
17 Charted Tracks
"Wild World"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #5
"Close To You"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #7
"Some Guys Have All The Luck"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #12
"That Girl"
Entered Charts: 1996
Peak: #15
"Strollin' On"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #32
"Just Wanna Know/Fe Al Ft Apache Indian"
Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #33
"Watching The World Go By"
Entered Charts: 1996
Peak: #36
"One Mo Chance"
Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #40
"Peace Throughout The World Ft Jazzie B"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #41
"Let Me Know"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #49
"Groovin' In The Midnight"
Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #50
"In The Springtime"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #54
"Goodbye To Love Again"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #57
"Just A Little Bit Longer"
Entered Charts: 1991
Peak: #62
"Crazy Love"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #67
"Human Work Of Art"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #71
"Woman In You"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #83