New single "I Don't Need This" and mix tape "You're Not Serious Vol. 2" both released 25th July 2008

Maxwell D is a familiar name to many people from the Drum & Bass to the UK Garage scene. Maxwell was first introduced to music by his father, DJ Natty B from Choice FM. Maxwell used to perform at his fathers sound system gigs where he would MC and soon learned the skills that he would use later in his career.

It was the emergence of the Drum & Bass scene that captured the heart of Maxwell and his friends, "We used to sneak into clubs and watch the MCs; they inspired me to be something." He could chat to reggae dancehall, but realised a dream of being an MC could be reality through Drum & Bass.

His dream soon began to come true, Maxwell was in demand at every house party in his area and also many club events. He managed to get a slot on a pirate station, Rinse FM, with his friend, Nikki Slimting. Their regular hangout was the Orange Club at the Hippodrome and by 1997 Maxwell was a regular on the Drum & Base circuit.

In September 1999 Maxwell was introduced to Relentless Recordings who immediately noticed his talents and signed him to their label. Maxwell's debut single 'Serious' was released and tore up the UK Garage dance floors. It also successfully made it into the national UK charts. It all happened so fast for him, from coming out of prison, to being a big name on the garage scene, to starring in his first solo music video within a year and a half.

In 2001 he joined a group of friends Wiley, Target, Ace, and Plague and formed the Pay As You Go Cartel. Their underground status was massive and their debut single 'Champagne Dance' was signed to Sony Music. It was a huge success reaching number 13 in the UK national charts.

By this time Maxwell was in high demand, he collaborated on a remix with Ms Dynamite (Mercury Music Prize Winner) and top selling international artist Ludacris, with his number one smash Southern Hospitality which was released on his UK edition album Chicken and Beer.

Still in demand, Maxwell was signed to EMI publishing, who sent him to work in New York with US producer Punch. Meanwhile back in the UK negative publicity meant Garage became unpopular in clubs, so the scene began to lose popularity. Inward divisions caused the spilt of Pay As You Go Cartel and Maxwell D Returned to his solo career.

Not only is Maxwell D a talented musician, he is also involved in a variety of organizations. He is a spokesman for Kidscount who raise awareness on gun and knife culture in society today. He recently spoke at a seminar with David Cameron leader of the Conservative political party in the UK, about strengthening families.

He also regularly visits schools giving talks on issues of life and music trying to encourage kids to follow the right path.

Maxwell D is currently on tour with Nana and will be stopping at venues in Luton, Birmingham, Coventry, Los Angeles, Ayia Napa and many more. He is also working on his album which will be released later on this year.

Maxwell D's new single I Don't Need This and mix tape You're Not Serious Vol. 2 featuring Brat Kid, 2 Nice, Target (Roll Deep) and Jookie Mundo released July 25th 2008. Available from HMV.