Maxwell D was born in Dulwich, South London and grew to love music through his father who was a well-known DJ NATTY B on Choice FM (now known as Capital Extra). Growing up, music was a big part of his life – as a teenager he had a passion for Reggae, Dancehall and Hip Hop. At the age of 17, Maxwell entered - and won - a MC competition on the top underground jungle and drum & bass radio station KOOL FM and subsequently was offered a spot on the radio station.

 2000 - First entered the UK Garage scene when he featured on RAMSEY and FEN’s song titled ‘Favourite Part of Me’ which was released by Sony BMG in 2000.

 2001 – Continued his rise to fame in the UK Garage scene when he released his debut single SERIOUS entering the UK national charts at number 38 and hit garage dance floors across the UK. Joined WILEY, DJ TARGET, ACE, SLIMZEE, PLAGUE, GEENEUS and GOD’S GIFT from RINSE FM to form the group ‘PAY AS YOU GO CARTEL’ gaining a huge underground following and resulting in their debut single ‘Champagne Dance’ which was signed to Sony Music reaching number 13 in the UK national charts.

 2003 - Collaborated with UK star MS DYNAMITE on top selling international rapper LUDACRIS on his number one smash hit SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY which was released in the UK edition of his ‘Chicken and Beer’ album.  Following this collaboration, he was signed to EMI Publishing.

2007 - Hooked up with LA producer RUWANGA SAMATH to record an R&B track entitled WITH YOU which was subsequently released on CHANNEL U’s compilation album. This also led to his appearance in KELLY ROWLAND's “Work It” remix (produced by Ruwanga Samath, Birdcall productions).

2008 - Featured on one of the biggest political campaign songs for former US President BARACK OBAMA titled ‘Make it to the Sun’ which was produced by Ruwanga Samath and is referenced on Obama’s Wikipedia page. Appeared on Channel 4’s Friday Night Live where he had the opportunity to perform with world-famous rapper KANYE WEST.

2009 - Established entry into the UK Funky House underground scene when he released club smasher BLACKBERRY HYPE which was distributed by MI records. As a result, this launched a trend of young people buying Blackberry phones.

2011 - Performed at BBC 1XTRA Live from Ayia Napa with MISTAJAM.

2012 – Wrote & performed ‘Soldier’ which was featured in the number 1 box office comedy smash TED starring MARK WAHLBERG and MILA KUNIS. The film went on to generate millions of dollars in the first week and ‘Soldier’ received great reviews from both industry professionals and fans. 

2013 - Joined ORANGE HILL (a UK based sound system and production company) as the head Mic man alongside ex Radio 1 / Capital FM’s radio presenter RAS KWAME and producer JNR TUBBY. Went on a sold-out UK club tour with US superstar FAT MAN SCOOP. Generated a buzz around the underground club scene through his awesome freestyle on JULIO BASHMORE’s house track “Au Seve”. 

2016  - Two of his Tracks were featured on official soundtracks for films SUNDOWN and A FLOCK OF DUDES. Drawing on the success of his 2009 hit ‘Blackberry Hype’, Maxwell launched his own energy drink ‘Taboo Blackberry Hype’ which was sold across many stores in the UK.

2017 – Another alliance with Ruwanga Samath sees 4 songs featured in NETFLIX’s REALITY HIGH soundtrack ‘Drop and Get Low’, ‘Ex-Lover’, ‘New Day’, and ‘I Got The Love’. The film was released on Netflix in September 2017 to over a hundred million subscribers and trended on its first weekday view as the most watched movie on Netflix. Another of his tracks was featured on official soundtrack for film BRING IT ON: WORLDWIDE SHOWDOWN.

2018 – His song ‘Crack the Ground’ was featured in Lionsgate’s ‘BLIND SPOTTING’ with amazing actors such as the likes of DAVEED DIGS,  TISHA CAMPBELL, RAFAEL CASAL and many more. Cameo appearance in THE INTENT 2: THE COME UP which had a wide theatrical release across the UK.

2019 - Sets up his own mentoring company called MUSIC THROUGH THE BARS in which he delivers music workshops across the county in prisons, schools and higher education locations. The course was designed to empower people from all backgrounds to take part in music using their voice or instruments and their creativity. Music through the Bars continues to run events, seminars and workshops and Maxwell has since been praised in the UK’s DAILY MIRROR newspaper for the Music through Bars workshop and how it has been a big help the UK prison system. Became an ambassador for LVN (LONDON VILLAGE NETWORK) and had the opportunity to partake in a panel with the likes of MP David Lammy discussing knife crime in UK.

2020 - Signed his classic debut UKG garage chart-topping song ‘Serious’ to Universal’s Motown label through the directors of the Intent movie NICKY SLIMTING and FEMI OYENIRAN when it was featured on the soundtrack to their AGAINST ALL ODDS short film where the Serious 2020 Remix was produced by legendary RUDE KID featuring grime artists CAPO LEE, TEMPA T, NOVELIST, SO LARGE and BRUZA.

2021 – Invited to attend and perform at the YOUTUBE Legacy Awards. Released his The British Jamaican EP.

2022 - Joined forces with YUNG SABER on Everyting Dere which was produced by ZED BIAS. They performed at NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL on a stage sponsored by +44  from AMAZON MUSIC. Performed at BBC 1XTRA’s 20th Anniversary event. Released new single Timeless featuring MORE FIRE CREW & DOLLAR which saw the catchy lyrics & dance go viral on social media. On the back of this track, they performed up and down the country with the Timeless Showcase Tour.

2023 – Confirmed as part of the UK GARAGE ALLSTARS Arena Tour 2024. Locations confirmed so far- Glasgow, Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester and London with more expected to be announced. Released Compton with long-term collaborator Ruwanga. Took part in the KIYAN PRINCE FOUNDATION Celebrity Charity Football Match. Performed at DJ SPOONY’s A House Full of Garage BUTLINS Big Weekender takeover. Performed at CITY SPLASH FESTIVAL in Brockwell Park, Brixton and at RAMPAGE CARNIVAL CLASSICS at the famous BARBICAN CENTRE with a 36-piece orchestra conducted by GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING JULES BUCKLEY.