Maxi Priest puts it this way: “Three different minds coming together trying to create a unification that we can give as a gift to the world. What brought this remarkable trio together was a chance meeting at Livingstone Brown’s studio in Brixton in the UK, caused by what Livingstone calls “a diary malfunction.” Maxi, Robin and Livi’s distinct talents proved a winning combo: in songwriting, in performance and in production, and thus the trio’s chemistry and collaboration led to ‘United State of Mind’: an album on which you’ll find Maxi’s trademark smooth as silk, mesmerizing vocals, Robin Trower’s soulful, passionate guitar work, and Livingstone’s catalyst flair and Midas Touch. Watch United State Of Mind Official Lyric Video: “From the opening title track, it’s one of those releases that catches you and never lets go” – Pete Clack, Blues In Britain As a session and touring musician during the 80s and 90s, Livingstone worked, separately, with Robin Trower and Maxi Priest not to mention in his long career other high-caliber artists such as Ed Sheeran, The Waterboys, Tina Turner, Bryan Ferry, Kylie Minogue, De La Soul, ABC and Bill Withers -to name but an impressive several. Livingstone Brown, meanwhile, is a talented producer/mix engineer and musician. Maxi was a pioneer in the genre and is acknowledged as one of the most successful reggae fusion acts of all time. Maxi Priest is an iconic British reggae vocalist, with Jamaican heritage, who’s best known for singing reggae with added R&B flavour, creating that potent blend called reggae fusion. Working on the album with Livi and Maxi was a complete joy from beginning to end.” I think it is one of the best tracks I’ve been involved in. “USM was one of the first pieces of music that I came up with for Maxi,” reflects guitarist Robin Trower, “as soon as he heard it, Maxi had the lyric idea of ‘On a lonely highway’ and everything started to fall into place from there.
Classic Rock Review described Robin as a “guitar player of unparalleled influence,” particularly for the passion and soul of his playing, as well as his virtuosity, all of which have inspired countless young guitarists to take up the instrument. His album ‘Bridge of Sighs’ has sold millions of copies worldwide. Virtuoso rock guitarist Robin Trower found fame with Procul Harum, then went on to lead his very own power trio: The Robin Trower Band.
Three artists with distinctive, trademark sounds and styles that dovetail and fuse together, creating an excellent whole that’s full of atmosphere, allure and a whole lotta soul. Released digitally on all platforms on October 9th is a fantastic album that brings together three very different UK music legends: Robin Trower, Maxi Priest and Livingstone Brown: ‘United State of Mind’ (released on Manhaton Records).
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