Bio

Maxwell’s world

Maxwell D was born in Dulwich, South London and grew to love music through his father who was a well-known DJ. Natty B on Choice FM (now known as Capital Extra). Growing up, music was a big part of Maxwell's competition through a well-known radio station Kool FM at the age of 17.

Maxwell D first entered the UK Garage scene, featuring on Ramsey and Fens song titled Favourite Part of Me which was released by Sony BMG in 2000.

In 2001 Maxwell D continued to rise to fame on the UK Garage scene when he released his debut single "Serious" entering the UK national charts at number 38 and hit garage dance floors across the UK.

Later that year, he would then join Wiley. Target, Ace, Slimzee, Plague, Genius and God's Gift, from Rinse FM to form the group "Pay As You Go Cartel gaining a huge underground following and resulting in their debut single "Champagne Dance" which was signed to Sony Music and reached number 13 in the UK national charts!

Maxwell continued to collaborate with various UK and international Artists such as likes of Dizzee Rascal, More Fire Crew, Adam F. Little Moe, Asher D, Charlie Sloth, Gemma Fox. Rudimental, Tinchy Strider amd many more.

In July 2007. Maxwell D hooked up with LA producer Ruwanga Samath to record an R&B track entitled "With You® which was subsequently released on Channel Us compilation album across the UK. This also led to his appearance in Kelly Rowland's Work It" remix (produced by Ruwanga Samath, Birdcall productions).

In 2009. Maxwell D established his presence in the UK Funky House underground scene with the club smasher

"Blackberry Hype* (distributed by MI records). As a result. this launched a trend of young people buying blackberry phones.

Maxwell continued to collaborate with various UK and international Artists such as likes of Dizzee Rascal, More Fire Crew, Adam F. Little Moe, Asher D, Charlie Sloth, Gemma Fox. Rudimental, Tinchy Strider amd many more.

In July 2007. Maxwell D hooked up with LA producer Ruwanga Samath to record an R&B track entitled "With You® which was subsequently released on Channel Us compilation album across the UK. This also led to his appearance in Kelly Rowland's Work It" remix (produced by Ruwanga Samath, Birdcall productions).

In 2009. Maxwell D established his presence in the UK Funky House underground scene with the club smasher

"Blackberry Hype* (distributed by MI records). As a result. this launched a trend of young people buying blackberry phones.

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Versitility is key

Music through the bars is a music workshop program intervention designed and delivered by Maxwell D.

This workshop was started in 2019 in order to give people the skills, knowledge and experience into the music industry. With this plus the resources from Maxwell D anyone taking program will gain an automatic head start and understanding on the full aspect of the industry.

Music through The bars

using music and education to inspire the youths

This workshop was designed to empower hundreds of people from all backgrounds to take part in music using their voice or instruments and their creativity.

Music through the bars run events and seminars and workshops with opportunities to get involved as well listen.