Maxi Priest

Reggae Singer

Birthday June 10, 1961

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace England

Age 62 years old

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About

Reggae musician who is only one of two British reggae musicians to have a #1 song on the American Billboard Charts with his song "Close to You" in 1990.

Before Fame

He grew up in Jamaica with his family, listening to many kinds of music including reggae, gospel, and R&B.

Trivia

He recorded a cover of a Japanese song called "Vivid Colors" by the band L'arc~en~Ciel in 2012.

Family Life

He has two sons named Ryan and Marvin.

Associated With

He collaborated with fellow reggae singer Shaggy for the 1996 song "That Girl."