Along with fellow founders D'Angelo and Erykah Badu, Maxwell was enormously important in defining and shaping the neo-soul movement that rose to prominence over the latter half of the '90s. Drawing his greatest inspiration from the concept of the R&B auteur (looking to artists like Prince, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, etc.), Maxwell recorded some of the most ambitious R&B of... read full bio
The Maxwell Street Klezmer Band was named for Chicago's colorful Sunday morning Jewish immigrant marketplace. Maxwell Street's Big Band sound is inspired by turn-of-the-century immigrants whose Jewish Eastern European roots were replanted in the rich soil of early American jazz. The band's repertoire includes faithful reproductions of 1920s recordings as well as fanciful reimagining of the tradition. From Barry Sister... read full bio
Maxxi Soundsystem is one of the most sought after DJs internationally. He has performed at clubs and festivals around the world and signed to labels like Defected, Hypercolour, Moda Black, and Nervous. Maxxi Soundsystem started DJ-ing at a young age, inspired by acts like Orbital to create his own house and techno tracks. After taking a college course in sound... read full bio
The pop musician and lyricist May Sembera's project has been slowly developing. She was confined to her New York home studio, where she utilized Ableton to create wacky pop tunes about early 20s debauchery and the arduous days she spent touring with her old band, Poppies. These tracks were turned into her first album, Easy Bammer. Right when New York's nightlife... read full bio
Maya Cumming, better known as her stage name MAY-A, is an Australian singer-songwriter from Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia. MAY-A is currently based out of Sydney, and began her musical career at a young age. MAY-A began entering various songwriting competitions while in Byron Bay and began busking on the streets when she was 11 years old. MAY-A busked... read full bio
Maya Cohen is a vocalist who has put together a tribute band that performs pop, rock, contemporary jazz, and music from the 1980’s and 1990’s. She is based out of Las Vegas and has performed all over the Strip. Maya found a love from music seeing her father as a singer and her brother as a saxophonist. She studied at... read full bio
Maya de Vitry's energetic and passionate voice, described as having a "soulful intimacy" by Folk Alley, appears to emerge from some need to bring melodies to life. In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, she grew up in a musical household where music was a means to socialize and enjoy a summer evening by a campfire. Country, gospel and folk tunes, as well as... read full bio
Maya Delilah's music career has been marked by her distinct style and powerful vocals. She released her debut EP, "Oh Boy," in 2019, which featured the single "Something We Once Knew." The EP was well-received and gained her a growing fan base. In 2020, she released her second EP, "PAUSE," which showcased her versatility as an artist. The EP included the... read full bio
Maya Law is a rising star in the world of neo-soul and RnB music. Born and raised in Bristol, England, her music is a fusion of jazz, soul, and pop, with a hint of electronic beats that give it a unique edge. Her debut EP, "Her or Him," released in 2018, was a critical and commercial success, showcasing her stunning vocals... read full bio
Mayaeni is a singer-songwriter, actress, and model from Detroit, Michigan. Her father was a guitar player who had worked with artists such as Carl Carlton and Jimmy Ruffin. Her brother is also a musician who was apart of the hip-hop band United States of Mind. Mayaeni herself started recording songs by the time she was 12 and after graduating from... read full bio
Mayday Parade earned a berth on the Vans Warped Tour in addition to concerts with bands like Armor for Sleep, the Rocket Summer, the Starting Line, and Emery after becoming popular in their hometown Tallahassee's pop punk scene. Their debut EP, "Tales Told by Dead Friends," was soon released after they signed with Fearless Records. The group then released "A... read full bio
Maye, a multilingual singer/songwriter who was born in Caracas, Venezuela and reared in Miami, was motivated to create songs at an early age since she came from a musical family. Her initial publishing agreement with Warner Chappell Music resulted from the songs she wrote throughout the years and performed in live performances around Miami. The majority of "My Love" by Maye is... read full bio
Mayer Hawthorne is a producer, singer-songwriter, DJ, rapper and multi-instrumentalist from Los Angeles. His debut album, A Strange Arrangement, and his second album, How Do You Do, includes '70s inspired tracks filled with orchestral pop and funky bass lines. He has since followed up with five more albums, including his most successful, Where Does This Door Go. Despite Hawthorne's jazz... read full bio
Rising sensation Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel was born in Nigeria. From his debut solo single, "Eleko," to his smash, "Mama," which spent several weeks at the top of streaming charts across the African continent, as well as other hits like "Che Che," "Bobo," featuring Davido, "Up To Something," "Geng" and "Of Lagos," Mayorkun has established himself as one of the most... read full bio
Maysa is a smooth jazz artist, who has recorded popular solo work and music with the British acid jazz band Incognito. While attending Morgan State University in Baltimore City, she became a member of the school’s world-renowned choir. During this time, she met Stevie Wonder at one of her performances. After graduating, she moved to Southern California to perform with... read full bio
Maysoon Zayid is an actor, writer, comedian, and disability rights activist. She is a Princeton Fellow and an Arizona State University alumna. Maysoon is co-founder and co-executive producer of The Muslim Funny Fest and the New York Arab American Comedy Festival. She wrote columns for The Daily Beast and worked as a full-time On Air Contributor to Countdown with Keith... read full bio
Mayumana is a world music troop. They have performed over 5,000 shows in 30 countries. The group is comprised of dancers, actors, gymnasts, musicians, and singers. Their show, Currents, is inspired by the historical battle of Currents between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla. The show is a combination of special musical instruments, video art projections, and more. The group draws... read full bio
The Brazilian music community has been paying attention to Maz as he unveils his electronic music concept. The musician elevated his career level while working with Nova Bookings by obtaining really significant concerts. The greatest clubs and festivals in Brazil at the time, such as Rock in Rio, Lollapalooza, Universo Paralello, Planeta Brasil, Warung Beach Club, Laroc Club and Green Valley,... read full bio
American actor and comedian Maziyar Jobrani was a member of the "Axis of Evil" comedy troupe. The foursome made an appearance on a Comedy Central comedy special. Jobrani has additionally made appearances on radio, at comedy clubs, and in a number of films and television programs, including Better Off Ted. He has appeared in The Interpreter, Friday After Next, Dragonfly,... read full bio
The story of Maze's rise to fame and consistent success has been well documented but, for the record, the band - under Frankie's creative direction and leadership - has enjoyed a run of close to thirty hit singles, nine of which have been Top 10 R&B charted singles including the classics Running Away," "Love Is The Key," "Back In Stride,"... read full bio
