Maxwell

The Profile

American singer, songwriter and producer from Brooklyn (born 1973). A leading figure of the ’90s neo‑soul movement, he debuted with Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite (1996) and is praised for refined arrangements and an expressive falsetto.

Born in 1973 in Brooklyn, New York (American; Puerto Rican descent). Key figure in the 1990s neo‑soul movement alongside peers like Erykah Badu and D’Angelo. Debut album: Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite (1996). Follow‑ups include Embrya (1998), Now (2001) featuring a cover of Kate Bush’s “This Woman’s Work”, and BLACKsummers’night (2009), announced as part one of a trilogy.

Two DeBaser reviews spotlight Maxwell as a key ’90s neo‑soul figure. Frank favano hails the 1996 debut for its elegant, groove‑rich update of ’70s soul and standout tracks. Alexx praises BLACKsummers’night (2009) for classic, balanced arrangements and remarkable vocal sensitivity, noting it as part one of a planned trilogy. The reviews frame Maxwell—born in 1973, Brooklyn—as refined, soulful, and enduring.