Now that's what I call a comeback

Any singer would have counted himself lucky to rediscover even a fraction of his audience after taking a lengthy seven year absence from the music industry. We all know that the comeback is a notoriously difficult feat to pull off. Only a handful of artists get it right, many fall to the sword of public disinterest and are buried in the forgotten heap of lost artists. Maxwell, however, is no ordinary musician. Not only did he recapture the hearts of his old fans but he crooned his way into the souls of a new generation.

A few short weeks ago Maxwell's comeback album 'BLACKsummers'night' was serenaded with 2 Grammy awards; 'Best R&B Album' and 'Best R&B Vocal Performance' for 'Pretty Wings'

'BLACKsummer'snight' deserved all the accolades it received and so did the man.

Maxwell is a timeless artist. His 1996 début album 'Urban Hang Suite' was a Neo-Soul classic which helped to pioneer the smooth, laidback sound which is now synonymous with the genre.

Tracks like 'This Woman's Work' encompass Maxwell's magic. His remake of the Kate Bush record became the soundtrack of lovemaking when it featured in the sex scene of the hit film 'Love and Basketball.'

His approach to the industry may be unorthodox but it is a testament to the genuine man that he is. He is often shy of the press, preferring to let his music be the driving force behind his success. At the height of his fame Maxwell took a 7 year sabbatical to re-experience life. He didn't stray from music during his time off, on the contrary, he produced enough material to delight his fans with a trilogy of albums to enjoy. It goes without saying that Maxwell is an artist whose heart is clearly in the sound.

Despite his phenomenal comeback Maxwell has stayed humble, and this is why the rewards that he is reaping are so well deserved. He is an artist who breaks every mould, even the old cliché that ' nice guys finish last.'