Biography
Inspired by what he calls “jheri curl soul” music, R&B singer Maxwell became a driving force in the late-’90s neo-soul movement. • A disciple of early-’80s R&B, the Brooklyn native taught himself to play multiple instruments and began composing music at 17. • By 1991, Maxwell had broken into the New York City nightclub circuit. In between performances, he was writing and recording hundreds of songs to develop his catalog. • Two years after sig...Read more