It was his delicate organic and soulful voice, charming smile, and curly fro that first attracted everyone to Brooklyn native Maxwell, over a decade ago.  Now, after an eight-year hiatus Maxwell has remained true to his R &B/Neo Soul origins with his latest LP BLACKsummers’night.

After a rocky road in the industry, going against the norm as one of the key figures in the sub genre, neo-soul movement, Maxwell has delivered a breath of fresh air to the R&B scene, an industry that has become obsessed with auto tune. On tracks like “Pretty Wings”(his first single of the LP), “Fistful of Tears”, and “Cold” the mesmerizing sounds of the piano, guitars, bass, and drums provide the perfect backdrop for Maxwell to sing episodes of relationship and broken love stories that all mature audiences can relate to.

BLACKsummers’night is a must have album and a great addition to Maxwell’s resume.  It instantly became #1 on the Billboard top 200 charts, which is Maxwell’s second out of five albums to do so. Although Mr. Sumthin ‘Sumthin’ took an over extended break, his return has proved that he has not lost his touch. The upbeat tunes, coupled with Maxwell’s relaxing melodic flow, is reminiscent of his prior albums, as he as not ventured far from the “Fortunate” and “Lifetime” roots that were once in constant replay on the airwaves.

The album is a good listen from front to back and paired with a glass of wine or a lounge atmosphere it is guaranteed to set the mood right. Think laid back, intimate rooftop party full of intriguing minds and sexy bodies, on a hot humid breezy summer night.  The glistening of your skin highlighted by the moonlight, as you tap your feet and move your head to the sweet seranade of Maxwell’s voice, on a memorable BLACKsummers’night.