It’s a rich, cinematic art piece that mirrors his emotional lyrics, a storyline where the need/desire for water and love intertwine with a beautiful young woman and Maxwell. His first time to the area, he’ll be showcasing songs from his successful “Black Summers’ Night” trilogy, including his recent hit “Lake By The Ocean.” Musze (aka Maxwell) produced the stunning video, shot in the Dominican Republic, with director Philip Andelman and longtime collaborator and friend, Hod David. On June 23, Maxwell will be heating up the night at Vina Robles Amphitheater in Paso Robles. Maxwell is an artist that is loyal, free spirited and finds inspiration in the trails and tribulations of life, and it’s reflected in his music. For a career that’s spanned two decades, Maxwell has been surrounded by a crew that’s like family and who have been with him since the beginning. At 43, Maxwell has continuously stayed true to himself and to his fans. To him, it’s about the art not the fame unlike so many young artists today that are by-products of record companies, managers and trends, who sadly lose themselves for fame, brands and hashtags. He says “artists don’t have competitors, but celebrities have more competition, endorsors and followers…” and he’s never wanted to be a part of that. If his music touches people then he’s satisfied. Some have labeled his style as neo-soul, organic soul, or progressive R&B… but he doesn’t define it as any one style, it’s just him. Yet he has stayed grounded and has taken his time with his releases only because he says, “I really love having a life to write about, situations”…and that happens with time. It’s been 20 years since his first album (1996’s Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite) and like water (side note…he has a passion for water which is evident in his recent video), his career has ebbed and flowed through the years, with the coming-and-going trends of the music industry. It’s the bond he’s created with his fans that has kept him going and continually inspires this Grammy award winner. He tells stories of love, heartache, relationships and life that everyone can connect with. Since he was 17, he’s been sharing his life experiences through his music like his roots, they are the emotional backbone of his lyrics. Yet, it’s not “work” to him, it’s his passion and it’s evident in everything he does. Whether it’s as a songwriter, actor, or producer, he pours his heart and soul into his work. His music is his passion, and it’s obvious listening to him talk about his art that the most important part of what he does is reaching into the heart of his audience. What was supposed to be an interview felt more like an easy-breezy conversation between friends. I’ve been a fan since the 90’s but, what made me a bigger fan was discovering how humble, down-to-earth, funny and true to his art Maxwell is. He had me at, “hello, what’s up?” He speaks with the same rich, soulful voice you hear in his music, and it’s encapsulating, just like his songs. In honor of the upcoming concert, the artist spoke with the Paso Robles Daily News about his upcoming projects, and his 20 years of making music. –R & B artist Maxwell will be coming to Paso Robles for a performance at the Vina Robles Amphitheatre on Thursday, June 23. By DuPree Dial Artist opens up about his passion for his art, life on the road
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