Maxi Priest Net Worth

Max Alfred Elliott (born June 10, 1961), most famously known as Maxi Priest, is a British reggae vocalist of Jamaican descent. He is celebrated for his signature style of singing reggae music infused with R&B elements, often referred to as reggae fusion. Maxi Priest emerged as one of the pioneering figures who achieved international acclaim in this genre, becoming one of the most successful reggae fusion artists of all time. His music career began with the South London reggae sound system, Saxon Studio International. He gained widespread recognition with hits like ‘Wild World’ and ‘Close to You,’ the latter achieving the number one spot on the American Billboard charts in 1990. Priest has been nominated for Grammy Awards three times and continues to be an influential figure in the reggae and R&B music scene.