Maxwell
Gerald Maxwell Rivera
Maxwell is an American singer from New York City, New York active since 1991.
- Profession
- Singer, Songwriter, Producer
- From
- New York City, New York
- Born
- May 23, 1973
- Years active
- 1991–present
Early life
A Brooklyn native of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent, Gerald Rivera helped pioneer the neo-soul movement of the mid-1990s.
Career
His debut "Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite" became a classic, and the album "BLACKsummers'night" produced the Grammy-winning hit "Pretty Wings."
Major achievements
He won multiple Grammy Awards and is credited as a founding figure of neo-soul.
Legacy
Maxwell's lush, falsetto-driven sensuality helped define the neo-soul renaissance.
References
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