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Maxi Priest x Sean Paul "Feel So Alive" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #UK #Reggae #PopMusic #Music #13thStreetPromotions #MaxiPriest #SeanPaul #FeelSoAlive #RichardAlwyinThomas #LevelVibes #Caribbean #LionFace #LionKingMuzik

Maxi Priest Links Up With @DuttyPaul For “Feel So Alive”

Posted on October 27, 2025November 11, 2025 by swadedavillain

Even during bad weather, love is the force that keeps us together. For a few decades, the legendary Recording Artist Maxi Priest has delivered love songs that kept hearts bubbling, and showcased vocals that commanded stages. Still showing that he has that musical muscle, he recently released, “Feel So Alive“.

Produced by Lion Face for Lion King Muzik, released through his relaunched Record Label Level Vibes, and featuring Dancehall legend Sean Paul, Maxi Priest promotes love, life, and the true connections in, “Feel So Alive”. With a blend of R&B, Reggae, and Dancehall, the Artists continue to share the importance of their music, even after a number of years has passed. The world may be going a little crazy right now, but Maxi Priest comes through with something that delivers a necessary charge, and shift the focus. Keep this one on your regular rotations.

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.@BugleAn9ted Releases New “Apex” Album

Posted on August 23, 2024August 30, 2024 by swadedavillain

Reggae/Dancehall Artist Bugle continues to be one of the leading voices in the Jamaican music scene. Providing powerful messages through his various releases, the respect for him goes far, and his following continues to grow. Ready to make an even bigger impact, he shares his newest album, “Apex“.

Featuring 16 tracks, Bugle’s “Apex” album is the follow up to the critically-acclaimed album, “Toxicity“. The new album brings that signature Bugle sound with an additional charge as the Deejay aims to connect with more people. The album dabbles in Social Commentary, love, Rastafari, provides motivation for the listener going through their hardships. Production on “Apex” includes the likes of Evidence Music, AC Records, DJ Bambino, Mr. G, Inna Mi House Music, Vas Production, and Bugle himself for An9ted Music. The album also hosts a number of guest appearances that include Tifa, Buju Banton, Damian Marley, GiHRL, Maxi Priest, Chaps, Military Man, Capleton, Ras Shadai, Rory Stonelove, and Barrington Levy. Bugle also pays tribute to a few classic songs o the album, music enthusiasts will quickly pick up on them. Bugle delivers nothing but good music, and this new album is no different. Tune in.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: @MaxiPriest – Close To You (1990)

Posted on February 5, 2023February 12, 2023 by swadedavillain

February is celebrated as Reggae Month. It also recognizes Black History Month in many parts of the world. The month is also one for love as Valentine’s Day is celebrated. For today’s Oldies Sunday selection, we celebrate a Black Man who created a love song in the name of Reggae. His name is Maxi Priest, and we check out “Close To You“.

Produced by Handel Tucker, Geoffrey Chung, and Sly Dunbar, Maxi Priest’s “Close To You” was released in 1990 through Charisma Records. The song finds Priest being completely smitten by a girl who may seem like trouble. Regardless, but he is eager to be close to her, catering to her every need. The Reggae Fusion track featured smooth vocals by Priest backed by a production that was sure to captivate your entire being. “Close To You” was an instant hit for Maxi Priest, it scored a #1 slot on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and top 10 placements in the UK, New Zealand, Canada, Australia, and various countries in Europe. The single also went Gold in Sweden and Australia. “Close To You” was featured on Priest’s 5th studio album, the Gold-selling “Bonafide“. With the catchy hook, it quickly became a mainstay for R&B mixtape lovers, especially for couples during the Valentine’s season. “Close To You” was covered by the likes of Origene, B3, Pachanga, Jay Delano, and The Uptown Band. The song was sampled by the likes of Jay Sean, Eric B & Rakim, and Tony Sunshine.

Since the release of “Close To You”, Maxi Priest went on to have a successful career in the 1990s. He is still an active Artist, having secured GRAMMY nominations over the years, and is still celebrated worldwide as one of the most successful Reggae Fusion Artists Internationally. “Close To You” will be remembered as one of his most recognized singles, and one to keep in rotation for Valentine’s Day.

THANK YOU MAXI PRIEST FOR THIS CLASSIC!

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.@TootsMaytals, @BujuBanton, @SkipMarley & More Nominated For 2021 Reggae GRAMMYs

Posted on November 24, 2020December 2, 2020 by swadedavillain

Earlier, the Recording Academy announced their many nominations for the 2021 GRAMMYs. From Pop to Bluegrass to Hip Hop, the world got a chance to see if their faves would be called up to possibly snag the golden award come January 2021. The “Best Reggae Album” category saw an interesting lineup this time around, and while there was celebration, there was some disappointed. The “Best Reggae Album” nominations are:

While many were hoping for acts like Protoje, Lila Ike, and Popcaan getting called up this year with their respective projects, Chronixx scored a nom for his appearance of Free Nationals’ 2019 self-titled album, Producer Stephen “Di Genius” McGregor and Koffee grab another one for their contributions on John Legend’s “Bigger Love” album, Noah Powa, Shaggy, Inner Circle, and Bounty Killa score noms for their appearance on Maxi Priest’s album while Skip Marley adds two more nominations for his H.E.R. featured single “Slow Down“, and his appearance on The Wailers’ “One World” album. We wish them all the best on January 31, 2021. Will you be watching The GRAMMYs?

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Road To The Reggae Grammy: We Look Back At The Nominations Of 1994!

Posted on January 25, 2018January 31, 2018 by swadedavillain

With the staging of the 60th Grammy Awards drawing near, we thought we’d look back at some of years where the Reggae Grammy was won. While many know of the winners, we also want to look back at some of the nominees. Today we’ll look at the year 1994.

Nominees

1. Black Uhuru – Mystical Truth

While Jamaican Music enjoyed some crossover success at the time, Reggae Band Black Uhuru stayed true to its sound with their 1993 Album, “Mystical Truth”. Featuring tracks like “Dreadlock Pall Bearers”, “Living In The City”, and “Mercy Street”, the project earned them a nomination for the 1994 Grammy Awards.

2. Burning Spear – The World Should Know

Known for his music with a conscious message, Reggae Artist Burning Spear received his 5th career Grammy nomination for his 1993 Album, “The World Should Know”. With 10 tracks, this Album featured the tunes “I Stand Strong”, “Sweeter Than Chocolate”, and “Identity”. Spear went on to receive a total of 12 nominations in his career, winning 2 awards himself.

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NEW VIDEO: @OnstageTV Interviews @MaxiPriest

Posted on February 8, 2014February 8, 2014 by swadedavillain

With a career spanning over 30 years, Maxi Priest was one of acts who had a brilliant run with fusing Reggae Music with R&B. Tonight on a special edition of Onstage, Winford Williams had a chat with the artist. Here he spoke on his upbringing in the UK, his love for music and his influences, challenges he has faced growing up and during the start of his career, how his first hit came about and being the first British Reggae act to score a #1 in the US, stardom locally and internationally, and many more. Great interview here as we get to look at Maxi’s background and journey through his extensive career. He also premiered a new music video for his “Easy To Love” single. Such a great artist. Check out the videos below and share your thoughts in the comments section.