Maxi is
back with his first new studio album in five years titled “Easy To Love”. The
new album is a fine representation of lovers’ rock, an effortless blend of
reggae, R&B and dancehall with universal appeal. The sophistication he
brings to these tracks is the mark of true quality. His delivery and phrasing
are impeccable, and his choice of material and collaborators are strategic and
brilliant.
Lead
single “Easy To Love” was a No. 1 hit on reggae charts last summer, evidence
that Maxi Priest has a gift for staying fresh. The song features the legendary
Jamaican drum and bass duo Sly & Robbie, who’ve played on some of Maxi’s
biggest hits, including “Wild World,” “Some Guys Have All The Luck,” “Close To
You,” and “Housecall” (featuring Shabba Ranks) as well as the new album track
“Every Little Thing.”
Maxi’s
been tugging on women’s heartstrings ever since the mid-80′s. New and long-term
fans alike will relish hearing irresistible tributes of enduring affection like
“Loving You Is Easy,” “Holiday,” “Still In Love,” and “Gravity” written
originally by John Mayer. The soulful “Without A Woman” features Jamaican
legend Beres Hammond and even echoes the themes and intensity of James Brown’s
“It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World.”
There
are many more highlights on the Easy To Love. While “Hearts Across The World”
is a song for our times and pleas for people of all races to love one another,
other tracks like “Fire In The Skies” simply defy categorization and are living
proof of Maxi Priest’s musical versatility.” The delicate, aching need of
“Angel Wings” also demonstrates just how far reggae has evolved in the new era.
Maxi
Priest says “this album is about time, and a moment,” and with his most refined
and chic collection to date, his timing could not be better.
Tracklisting:
01. Easy
To Love
02.
Loving You Is Easy
03.
Every Little Thing
04. If I
Gave My Heart To You
05.
Gravity
06.
Without A Woman feat. Beres Hammond
07.
Holiday
08.
Bubble My Way feat. Assassin aka Agent Sasco
09. Your
Love To Me feat. Delarose
10. I
Could Be The One
11.
Hearts Across The World
~ grooveattack.com
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