First Spin
Maxwell's 'Bad Habits'
The BLACKsummers'night era officially descends upon us July 7th, but in the meantime Maxwell has released a second single from the highly-anticipated album. "Bad Habits" is classic Maxwell; a smooth orchestral groove that begins with that signature tender falsetto and builds into a funky, velvety bassline, boastful horns, and Maxwell's full confident alto. "I feel you from the floor to the ceiling"...goodness me.
Additionally, pre-ordering BLACKsummers'night on iTunes will get you the "Pretty Wings" video, a making-of featurette entitled "5 Days of BLACK," and a bonus track, "Pretty Wings (Remix)." I can clap to that.
Maxwell: "Bad Habits"
Comments
ur sexy i fuckin love bad habbits!!! and the music video......... o boy!! keep it upp yooh da fuckin best!!!
jessie!! | October 13, 2009 11:37 AM | PermalinkYour new album is awesome!!
Patricia Thompson | July 22, 2009 10:56 AM | PermalinkTrisha from VA
I saw this song on youtube with a couple of live performances. I realllly like those better than this radio-version. Darn it. It is still a good song I just wish I can get a hold of the live versions.
Mercedes | June 21, 2009 9:34 AM | PermalinkI can't wait til his concert in Chi Town this Friday!!!
oldskool3385 | June 16, 2009 12:58 AM | PermalinkHmmmmm never was into this guy, only knew the singles. His mid voice always reminded me of Eric B, (the guy who lost Ms. Berry).
Mutada al sader the king | June 12, 2009 4:15 PM | PermalinkThis is a nice song though, sounds like something he took a lot of time on. So i'm happy for his fans
Will I forgive you? Oh, Maxwell I would do more than that for you for days! This song is incredible. I don't get the hate on Pretty Wings either but whatev I'll be camped out July 7th too!
rica | June 11, 2009 4:35 PM | PermalinkI will be camped outside the store on July 7th to buy this Album! I am obsessed with this song!
Kimberly | June 11, 2009 4:29 PM | PermalinkNow I like this! Wasn't feeling Pretty Wings at all. There is hope.
Tafari | June 11, 2009 1:47 PM | PermalinkHey! I found this really great contest—the prize is a flyaway trip to New York to see a live intimate performance of Maxwell in July!!! The winner gets 2 tickets to the show, 2 passes to meet Maxwell, and free airfare & hotel accommodations. How awesome is that?! I’m so excited Maxwell is back—R&B just wasn’t the same without him. This is the perfect way to start his comeback! You guys can enter the contest here: http://tinyurl.com/maxwellflyaway
Jessica | June 11, 2009 1:22 PM | PermalinkHe can sing the entire alphabets and I'll buy the record, with his fine a$$ :)
Jennifer | June 11, 2009 12:13 PM | PermalinkI'm surprised at how many people don't like pretty wings. I love that song. yall crazy.
and I agree, A & faith, bad habits was incredible live. he changed the arrangement around a lot since then.
huny | June 10, 2009 10:59 PM | PermalinkHe done changed it. It's not like it was live in Vegas. It was more uptempo I think. I liked it better live. Dammit Max.
Faith | June 10, 2009 9:20 PM | PermalinkWhy is this song so addictive? Heavens knows this could follow Marvin's I want you ANYTIME! FIYAH! July 7th is going to be on point. This is a great song. Something for the hot black summers' night! Ok Maxwell you got me groovin unashamed!
Songstress | June 10, 2009 6:44 PM | PermalinkI'm not surprised he decided to release this track. This song received a lot of love from the audience during his last tour. It sounds even better live!
A. | June 10, 2009 6:00 PM | PermalinkAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaa!
hadiyah | June 10, 2009 5:54 PM | PermalinkI'm so excited I feel like I might explode...in every way.
I'll admit "Pretty Wings" had me second guessing this new album, but I've never been extremely fond of the songs he releases as singles. This one has me SOLD! Let the countdown begin...
cjayconrod | June 10, 2009 5:30 PM | PermalinkThis man does it to me every.single.time.
It is dripping with sensuality. Just scorching.
Pre-order already done girl.
Tha Connoisseur | June 10, 2009 5:12 PM | PermalinkThis song should have been Maxwell's first release. It has all of the passion and heat of Maxwell 1 but with the cultivated taste of a refined, cultivated man.
jj | June 10, 2009 4:37 PM | Permalink(Do not like Pretty Wings!)
"...make me crazy...don't speak no sound....i want you to prove it to me in the nude...addicted to the way u move..." (have MERCY!!!) Maxwell is 2 for 2...can't wait for the cd to drop! And the instrumentation is pure FIYAH!
stainedglass | June 10, 2009 3:50 PM | PermalinkHad this song on a loop since last night.
Soulrific | June 10, 2009 3:47 PM | PermalinkI'm loving every bit of this song, I can't say the same thing for 'Pretty Wings'. This is some classic Maxwell ‹em›sh*T‹/em›
khalid | June 10, 2009 3:40 PM | PermalinkLove. this. song!! So smooth, so sexy; it's classic Max.
Bree | June 10, 2009 3:08 PM | PermalinkAnd that single cover? Hotness. *swoon*
27 days until 7/7/09...
This is panty remover music right here......................this some of that take off from work afternoon sex sh** I tease the brother a lot but I am definately copping this joint when it drops!!!!
stoneyisland | June 10, 2009 2:52 PM | PermalinkLOVE THIS SONG! I CANT WAIT TIL HIS ALBUM DROPS!!!
AsiaThor | June 10, 2009 2:06 PM | Permalink