With his first studio album in nearly a decade, British Reggae artist Maxi Priest has announced that he has pushed his album back from June 10th to July 8th 2014. With that same announcement, Priest is proud to share that he has covered John Mayer’s new single “Gravity”
After selling 15 million albums worldwide as well as a No. 1 US Billboard hit & Grammy Nomination, Maxi Priest will release his new album Easy To Love via VP Records.
The new album waves the flag of lovers’ rock blending Reggae, R&B & Dancehall, aimed at a universal appeal. Lead single “Easy to Love” was a Number 1 hit on reggae charts last summer & the song features legendary Jamaican drum & 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 “House Call” as well as the new album track “Every Little Thing”.
Maxi Priest says “This album is about time and a moment”. The album also features a guest appearance on the song “Without A Woman” by Beres Hammond a long with a cover of the aforementioned John Mayer’s “Gravity”.
Following his London and NYC album listening parties, Maxi Priest ventured to California in early June to preview Easy To Love in Oakland, Los Angeles and San Diego. He will continue with select tour dates throughout the summer. See schedule below.
Fans can Pre-order an autographed copy of Maxi Priests’ Easy To Love, via VP Records by clicking HERE
1.) Easy To Love
2.) Loving You Is Easy
3.) Every Little Thing
4.) If I Gave My Heart To You
5.) Gravity (John Mayer cover)
6.) Without A Woman (ft. Beres Hammond)
7.) Holiday
8.) Bubble My Way ft. Agent Sasco (Assassin)
9.) Your Love To Me (ft. DelaRose)
10.) I Could Be The One
11.) Hearts Across The World
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Article By: Mike Patti
Watch: Maxi Priest – “Gravity” (lyrical video)