WHEN REGGAE ROYALTY MEETS DANCEHALL KING: ‘FEEL SO ALIVE’
Forty years in, Maxi Priest still knows how to make an entrance. In a sun-soaked studio, surrounded by echoes of reggae past and the pulsating energy of dancehall, he teams up with Sean Paul to record Feel So Alive, the climactic track in Lion Face’s celebrated The Signal riddim series. This song also marks the debut release from Priest’s re-launched label, Level Vibes Music, powered by Intercept Music.
Maxi Priest has long balanced reggae roots with global reach. Hits like Close to You and Wild World showed he could cross borders and charts alike. Now, he reconnects with fans, proving his voice and vision remain timeless.
Sean Paul brings his signature dancehall energy, bridging generations of Caribbean music. Together, the duo delivers a love-infused anthem, vibrant yet reflective, rooted in classic riddim culture. The collaboration is a nod to reggae’s enduring power and Sean Paul’s global dominance, which has made him the most-streamed reggae artist of all time.
HAVING MY BROTHER SEAN PAUL ON THIS TRACK IS SOMETHING BEYOND BEAUTIFUL
Priest reflects on the release with genuine excitement: “Having my brother Sean Paul on this track with me, my official debut label release, is something beyond beautiful… We connect across generations, growing the culture, the music and the vibration.”
Feel So Alive signals a roots and reggae revival for the ages. It is a track to dance to and feel, proving that legends not only endure, they thrive.
ABOUT MAXI PRIEST
Maxi Priest has shaped reggae fusion for over four decades, blending lovers rock, R&B, and pop. Rising from South London’s Saxon Studio International, he broke international charts with hits like Wild World and Close to You.
Collaborating with Roberta Flack, Shabba Ranks and Shaggy, he fused reggae with global sounds. His smooth vocals and genre-crossing vision continue to connect Caribbean roots with mainstream audiences worldwide.
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ABOUT SEAN PAUL
On Kingston streets, Sean Paul’s voice first cut through the crowd, turning local riddims into global anthems. From his breakout single Infiltrate to Dutty Rock’s Get Busy, he fused dancehall with pop, EDM and Latin sounds.
Collaborating with Beyoncé, Dua Lipa and Major Lazer, he reshaped reggae’s reach. With Grammy nods and Jamaica’s Order of Distinction, Paul continues to carry Caribbean music to the world stage.
