![]() ![]() In an interview with Pete Lewis of Blues & Soul, Maxwell stated "The inspiration was real life itself. Maxwell's lyrics concern his falling in and out of love during his sabbatical period prior to the album's release. The music of BLACKsummers'night is rooted in general soul music, and it features a more straightforward musical structure than Maxwell's previous work such as Embrya (1998). BLACKsummers'night is Maxwell's first album since his hiatus after his third album, Now (2001), and serves as the first part of his scheduled trilogy of albums. The album was produced entirely by Maxwell and musician Hod David. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2007 to 2009 at Chung King Studios, Bowery Digital, and Platinum Sound Recording Studios in New York City. The sequel blackSUMMERS'night was released on July 1, 2016. It has sold over one million copies in the United States. Upon its release, the album received acclaim from most music critics and earned Maxwell two Grammy Awards at the 52nd Grammy Awards. It became Maxwell's fourth consecutive US Platinum album and produced four singles that achieved Billboard chart success. ![]() ![]() The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 316,000 copies in its first week. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2003 to 2009 and production was handled entirely by Maxwell and Hod David. It is the follow-up to his third album Now (2001). BLACKsummers'night is the fourth studio album by American recording artist Maxwell, released Jon Columbia Records. ![]()
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