Maxx (eurodance act)
| MAXX | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Berlin, Germany |
| Genres | Eurodance |
| Years active | 1993–1995; 2017-present |
| Labels | BMG Berlin (Hansa Records), Blow Up Records, Pulse-8 Records, Intercord |
| Website | Official MAXX Website |
| Members | Elyse (aka Linda Meek) Elijah MC George Torpey David "The Hitman" Brunner |
| Past members | Gary B. Samira Besic Alice Montana Dakota O'niel Dawhite |
MAXX (short for MAX-imum X-tasy) is a '90s eurodance duo act best known for such hits as "Get-A-Way," "No More (I Can't Stand It)" and "You Can Get It." The act was formed in Berlin, Germany in 1993 by music executive David Brunner (aka The Hitman) and music producer Jürgen Wind (aka George Torpey). During MAXX's initial two-year run (1993-1995), the act itself went through noticeable changes with its female lead singers. By mid-1994, the group had become famous throughout Europe for their creative mixture of ragga style rap, female singing and distinctive dancefloor beats. Their successful run was, however, short-lived and the group abruptly disbanded in late 1995.
22 years after the breakup, MAXX officially announced their return to live performing via their official website. The duo act is now fronted by original MAXX vocalist Elyse (aka Linda Meek) and newcomer Elijah MC.
When the single "Get-A-Way" was released in October 1993, it quickly became a Top 10-hit in Germany and grew to become a popular dancefloor song in night clubs all over Europe. It reached the Top-5 spot in the UK, Austria, Sweden, Netherlands and the Top-10 spot in Switzerland and Norway. The single was later certified gold in Germany and silver in the UK. By mid 1994, "Get-A-Way" reached a sum total of 1.1 million in European record sales. The single featured vocals by rapper Gary B. and singer Samira Besic. For unknown reasons, Besic did not participate further in MAXX beyond recording vocals for the first single. In Besic's place for the accompanying music video was dancer-model Alice Montana. Montana lip-synced Besic's vocals for the accompanying music video and was falsely advertised as the voice behind the single. After an intense search in Germany for an official replacement for Besic, singer-songwriter Linda Meek (now known as Elyse) was discovered and brought into the act early in 1994. She recorded vocals for the follow-up MAXX single "No More (I Can't Stand It)" which also became a Top-10 European hit like its predecessor.
MAXX quickly released an album titled "To The Maxximum" in June 1994. The album produced another hit single "You Can Get It" that ranked No. 21 in UK and No.13 in Finland. Later that year, MAXX recorded a song titled "Power of Love" which debuted on the "Bravo Dance X-Mas" compilation in November 1994.
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