Maxi Priest - Close To You (hq) May 2026

: Maxi Priest is one of only two British reggae acts—along with UB40—to have a #1 hit on the American Billboard charts.

Released in , "Close to You" is the signature hit by British reggae vocalist Maxi Priest . Serving as the lead single from his fifth album, Bonafide , it became a landmark crossover success that blended reggae with pop and R&B. Chart Performance and Legacy Maxi Priest - Close to you (HQ)

The track is celebrated for its smooth "reggae fusion" sound. While it retains reggae's rhythmic DNA, it was intentionally produced to appeal to a broader pop audience. : Maxi Priest is one of only two