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The son of a Haitian mother and a Puerto Rican father, he was born Gerald Maxwell Rivera in Brooklyn, New York. His mother was raised in a devout Baptist family in Haiti. He sang in his church's choir but didn't take music seriously until he was around 17 years old, after receiving a Casio keyboard as a gift from a friend. He began composing songs after being given a Casio keyboard by a friend. Along with renowned artists D'Angelo and Erykah Badu, Maxwell is credited as a founder of "neo-soul," the genre that became widely popular in the late 1990s. In 1991, singer Tina Moore discovered Maxwell while he was singing at a school event in New York City. His debut album, Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite, was released in 1996 to considerable acclaim. The record went to number one on the Billboard 200 and was double-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album debuted at number one in the United States. His follow-up, Embrya, arrived in 1998 and peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 chart. The RIAA certified it platinum. Now was released in 2001, and BLACKsummers'night in 2009. BLACKsummers'night was nominated for six Grammy Awards (winning two), including Song of the Year for "Pretty Wings." In 2016, Maxwell released his fifth studio album blackSUMMERS'night. He has won three Grammy Awards out of 13 nominations, six Soul Train Music Awards, and two NAACP Image Awards. In 2019, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and the Congressional Black Caucus presented him with a Lifetime Achievement Award for "his innovative contributions to the music industry as a soul singer, songwriter, and producer." For over two decades, Maxwell has held the undivided attention of music fanatics with his five chart-topping studio albums which he released at his own pace. Each one is now considered a timeless classic. His R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart was a major success, earning him a Grammy Nomination for Best R&B Album. It even earned prestigious accolades from Rolling Stone, Time, and USA Today as one of the year's top albums! Renowned R&B artist Maxwell, a recipient of the prestigious Grammy Award, will grace New Orleans with a captivating performance during the Bayou Classic weekend. For the past year, the neo-soul icon has been embarking on a nationwide tour known as "The Night Tour," which has garnered critical acclaim. This autumn, Maxwell will be part of the unofficial Bayou Classic weekend lineup, presenting his highly anticipated next act, "NIGHT: The Trilogy Show," at the prestigious Smoothie King Center. The talented Leela James, renowned for her soulful voice, has been officially announced as the opening act for the show. Maxwell, a prominent figure in the neo-soul movement of the 1990s, has gifted us with five remarkable studio albums in two decades. These albums have brought us unforgettable hits like "Pretty Wings," "Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)," "Fortunate," and "Lifetime." Don’t miss out on this upcoming Maxwell 2025 tour, and track your favorite artists! Buy Maxwell tickets now! Select an event, pick your seats, tour venues, and Maxwell tour dates, add your email address, and continue to checkout. Yadara’s International event marketplace has something for everyone. We are committed to making your ticket purchase experience easy and secure, so you can focus on creating memories. Buy cheap Maxwell concert tickets at Yadara today and receive e-tickets straight to your inbox. So, whether you’re in the United States, the United Kingdom, or any part of the world, all purchases are 100% guaranteed. All canceled events will result in a full refund. Ticket prices may be above or below face value. If you run into any problems, our first-class customer service team will provide hassle-free assistance from start to finish. So mark your calendar now for future tour announcements.