INTERVIEW: Maxwell (Playlisted.com)

img3The artist did an exclusive interview with ARTISTdirect.com’s editor and Dolor author Rick Florino about what he’s spinning and so much more…

Here is a Taste of the list: Michael Jackson, Fleet Foxes, Feist, Grizzly Bear

Maxwell has had a hell of year.

His latest album, BLACKsummers’Night, proved why he’s one of the most important “soul men” of the 21st century, skyrocketing up the charts and leading to all kinds of crazy acclaim from the press and biz. His voice, style and swagger are undeniable and unmatched in the R&B game right now. He’s just plain cool…

Why is Maxwell so cool? Well, he’s really got his finger on the pulse of what’s happening, and his musical palette knows no bounds.

He laughs, “I’m always listening to a lot of music.”

Maxwell sat down with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino to discuss what he’s spinning. He shared his playlist with us, check it out below…

Maxwell’s Playlist:

1. Michael Jackson
Oh my goodness, I can say Michael Jackson is overwhelming me right now. Every and any chance I get to listen to him, I’m listening to him. I look at what he’s done, and I’m blown away.

2. Fleet Foxes
I love Fleet Foxes!

3. Grizzly Bear
I’m checking out Grizzly Bear. They have a really good song that I’m getting into.

4. Ryan Leslie
I like Ryan Leslie a lot.

5. Johnny Guitar Watson

6. Mad Lovers
I love all the old greats. Johnny Guitar Watson, Mad Lovers—I put that on before I go on stage. If you can hit certain notes, then you’re good for the night.

7. Heat Wave

8. Quincy Jones

9. Feist

—Rick Florino

Source: Playlisted

Tags: ,

This entry was posted on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 at 11:22 pm and is filed under Interviews. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

5 Responses to “INTERVIEW: Maxwell (Playlisted.com)”

Arnita Blowe January 5th, 2010 at 11:41 pm

There are a few of his choices that I’ve never heard of (e.g. Grizzly Bear, Feist)…If he likes them, they must be pretty good!!! :)

Arnita Blowe January 5th, 2010 at 11:42 pm

I love that picture!!! :)

Musesage January 5th, 2010 at 11:51 pm

Blessings

Nice-
Feist-
1 2 3 4 -
My Favorite-
As The Other Artist Are Also-
I Know And Love Them All-
I LOVE MUSIC-
Stay Blessed Everyone-
Love, Light & Peace

Ms Deb January 6th, 2010 at 12:53 pm

Max should start charging fees when he endorses other artists. He has that E. F. Hutton effect, in that when he recommends something we check it out. :-)

Kym January 6th, 2010 at 10:04 pm

That is so true Ms. Deb. I love that he listens to all genres of music.

Leave a Reply