1) Keith Palmer (born… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists called Maxim:
1) Keith Palmer (born 21 March 1967), best known as Maxim or Maxim Reality, is an MC of the British electronica/rave band The Prodigy. He is known for his fierce style of appearance in both music videos and live shows, often wearing scary contact lenses and kilts. His fierce style is also vibrant in the lyrical sense; in live shows he is known to scream and shout to hype up the audience.
2) Maxim is a german artist signed by Rootdown Records who underwent a colorful genre transition from Reggae through Electronic and Pop to a folky Singer/Songwriter mood.
Maxim Richarz was born 15. Mai 1982 in Siegburg near Bonn (Germany). He released his first album "Maxim" in 2005. His latest album "Grüne Papageien" was released in 2020.
For more information check http://www.maximmusic.net.
Due to the almost constant touring and recording with The Prodigy, Maxim rarely had a chance to make his own solo material. After the band started to take it more easy after the intense touring to support The Fat of the Land in late 1998, he finally had the spare time to work and finish some of his projects. That year he released "Dog Day" on the XL promo Against the Grain, which also featured Howlett's "Dirtchamber Remix" of "Diesel Power" (from The Fat of the Land) and Maxim's cover version of the Rolling Stones' "Factory Girl". On 9 August 1999 Maxim released the EP My Web, which contained five tracks. In 2000 Maxim had a collaboration with Skin from Skunk Anansie on the song "Carmen Queasy", which remains his biggest solo success. A second single, "Scheming", was released September 11, and finally the full-length
album Hell's Kitchen, was released on 2 October 2000.
Keith "Keeti" Palmer (born 21 March 1967, in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England), best known as Maxim or Maxim Reality, is an MC of the British electronica/rave band The Prodigy. He is known for his fierce style of appearance in both music videos and live shows, often wearing coloured contact lenses and kilts. His fierce style is also vibrant in the lyrical sense; in live shows he is known to scream and shout to hype up the audience. He is married and has a son named Tay (born in 2002).
Pre-Prodigy history
Maxim was born in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, youngest of four children, he went to the Jack Hunt secondary school, also in Peterborough. He enjoyed writing poetry and verse and began MC-ing around the age of 14. He gained inspiration from his ten year older MC brother, MC Starky Ban Tan, who introduced him into the Peterborough Reggae Soundsystem Scene. At the age of 17 he had his first gig in Basingstoke. Ian Sherman, a fellow musician from Nottingham teamed up with Maxim and they formed Maxim Reality and Sheik Yan Groove, where Sherman made the music and Maxim contributed with lyrics. After recording some tracks together and not getting any attention from the record industries, Maxim decided to disband and went on a three month travel throughout Europe and North Africa. Upon returning to England he moved to London to get more into the music and reggae scene of the metropol. Through a friend, Ziggy, he was offered a gig with a band called The Prodigy, which he accepted. He was planning to do just a few gigs with the band, but he later decided to stay. His maniac appearance and intense performance made him popular in the rave scene.
MC of The Prodigy
Originally joining The Prodigy to make the live shows become more alive, Maxim's lyrical talents were later incorporated in the studio works of the albums after The Prodigy Experience from 1992 (although his vocal contributions were heard in the live track "Death of the Prodigy Dancers" on Experience). Maxim provided lyrics in the single "Poison" from Music For the Jilted Generation (1994), as well as in the hit single "Breathe" from The Fat of the Land (1997). However, on the Prodigy album Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned from 2004, his vocal works were completely absent, apart from the single "Spitfire" and an appearance on the albums first single "Girls" in form of a remix called "More girls". He is still a full member of the band, though, performing in the live shows and, according to their official web site, recording material with Liam Howlett.
Solo projects
Due to the almost constant touring and recording with The Prodigy, Maxim rarely had a chance to make his own solo material. After the band started to take it more easy after the intense touring to support The Fat of the Land in late 1998, he finally had the spare time to work and finish some of his projects. That year he released "Dog Day" on the XL promo Against the Grain, which also featured Howlett's "Dirtchamber Remix" of "Diesel Power" (from The Fat of the Land) and Maxim's cover version of the Rolling Stones' "Factory Girl". On 9 August 1999 Maxim released the EP My Web, which contained five tracks. In 2000 Maxim had a collaboration with Skin from Skunk Anansie on the song "Carmen Queasy", which remains his biggest solo success. A second single, "Scheming", was released September 11, and finally the full-length album Hell's Kitchen, was released on 2 October 2000.
3) MAXIM is a Romanian boy group created by Adrian Sina. Marcus, Bogdan, Alexander and Gabriel debuted in 2013 with their first singe '50/50'.
Soul Seller
Maxim Lyrics
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But like the sun we glow
Try to dictate to us how to act
We're always fighting back
So many moves we make we realise
We ain't in no disguise
We ain't in no disguise
That you were of suitable state of mind
Now you wanna buy it back from me
You sold you, I control you
You sold you, I control you
Life is hard we all know
But do not sell your soul
Bad taste you'll leave for years to come
Reflecting setting sun
Tears will roll and pour with shame
Only yourself to blame
Only yourself to blame
When you sold me your soul I made sure
That you were of suitable state of mind
Now you wanna buy it back from me
You sold you, I control you
When you sold me your soul I made sure
That you were of suitable state of mind
Now you wanna buy it back from me
You sold you, I control you
You sold you, I control you
You sold you, I control you
You sold you, I control you
You sold you, I control you
You sold you, I control you
You sold you, I control you
The lyrics of Maxim's "Soul Seller" speak about the value of one's own soul and the consequences of giving it away. The song is divided into two stanzas, both beginning with a statement that life is hard, but there's an optimistic twist. In the first stanza, Maxim talks about how people try to tell us what to do and how we always fight back. He emphasizes that we make our own choices and we don't hide our true selves; we are not wearing a disguise. The second stanza advises not to sell one's soul as it will leave behind bad taste and reflection on one's behavior. The last lines of the song suggest that when you give away your soul, you give up control over your own life and that someone else will inevitably control you.
This song's meaning is clear and straightforward, warning against the perils of selling one's soul for temporary gain. Although it can be interpreted in various ways, perhaps it could be seen as a caution against greed and succumbing to temptation. In contrast, it could also be interpreted as an assertion of individuality and free will over oppressive societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
Life is hard we all know
Life poses many challenges that we all are aware of
But like the sun we glow
Despite challenges, we shine bright like the sun
Try to dictate to us how to act
Some people try to control our actions
We're always fighting back
We resist against their attempt to control us
So many moves we make we realise
We realize that our actions define us
We ain't in no disguise
We are true to ourselves and not hiding anything
When you sold me your soul I made sure
When you gave into temptation and compromised your values, I ensured that you were in the right state of mind
That you were of suitable state of mind
To avoid any excuses or regrets later, I ensured that you were fully aware of the consequences of your actions
Now you wanna buy it back from me
After realizing the mistake, you want to rectify it
You sold you, I control you
But it's too late, I already have control over you
But do not sell your soul
Don't compromise your values for temporary gains
Bad taste you'll leave for years to come
You will regret your actions and its consequences for a long time
Reflecting setting sun
As the sun sets, you will reflect on your actions and its impact on your life
Tears will roll and pour with shame
You will feel ashamed and regretful for your actions
Only yourself to blame
But ultimately, the responsibility and blame falls on you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
kingrich742
great song from a massively underrated album!!
BUNT MASZYN
Phenomenal music. Love this stuff
Daria Sacconi
Very great song and Maxim always handsome.. RIP Trina Allen 🙏🙏🙏
Eon Catalyst
THIS IS AWESOOOOOOOOOOME!!! Can you send me some more of such kinda music, please ?
Patrick Radloff
Sneaker pimps is worth checkin out.
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наталья Цыба
Это вообще-то первый голос THE PRODIGY!!!!!
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Ig B
не Prodigy , даже не рядом, на любителя в общем.Пока только 1 композицию услышал нормальную "Carmen Queasy" в сольнике,ну и м.б. в проигрыше "Dominant Genes" и другие без вокала,инструменталки, но это не точно.
Alfa het
у меня и не было ассоциации с P, просто круто.