Maximillian (singer)
Maximillian | |
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| Birth name | Maximillian Viktor Rasmussen |
| Born | November 12, 1998 Copenhagen, Denmark |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Universal Music |
Maximillian Viktor Rasmussen[1] (born November 12, 1998), known mononymously by his first name as Maximillian, is a Danish singer-songwriter. He rose to fame with his 2019 hit single "Beautiful Scars", from his extended play Still Alive (2020),[a][3] which gained international recognition, particularly in Philippines.[4] He began his career by performing cover songs, which he uploaded on platforms such as Facebook and YouTube. By the age of 17, he had started writing his own material, gaining recognition for his work.[5]
Career
[edit]Early works and breakout success (2017–2020)
[edit]Maximillian began his music career with the release of his debut single "Higher" in 2017.[2] In 2018, he released "Hollow Days", later that year, an acoustic version was also released.[6][7] In 2019, he achieved international recognition with the release of his single "Beautiful Scars". The song became a global hit, particularly in Southeast Asia. It achieved multi-platinum status in the Philippines and garnered millions of streams on platforms such as Spotify and YouTube.[8][9] In 2020, he released his EP Still Alive, featuring eight tracks, including the hit single "Beautiful Scars".[10][4]
Collaboration, Too Young (2021)
[edit]On January 1, 2021, Maximillian collaborated with Filipino singer-songwriter Moira Dela Torre to release an acoustic version of "Beautiful Scars".[11][12] In 2021, he released his debut album, Too Young, featuring 11 tracks.[13][14] The album includes singles such as "Turn Around", "Mirror", "With You", "Happier", "Love Like This", "Purple Trees (We Can Just Dance)", "Losing Game", and "Cheater" featuring swedish singer LOVA.[15]
Artistry
[edit]Influences
[edit]Maximillian cited inspiration by artists such as James Blake, Frank Ocean, and Justin Bieber, his music draws heavily from his personal experiences of struggle and heartbreak.[16][17] He attended a Pink Floyd concert with his father, where he realized that he wanted to pursue a career in music. His music career began in 2017 with the release of his debut electro-R&B song, "Higher". He continued to release a series of emotional and raw singles, which eventually led to the release of his extended play Ripples (2019).[a][2]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- Too Young (2021)[15]
EPs
[edit]| Year | Title | Label |
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| 2019 | Ripples[18] | Universal Music |
| 2020 | Still Alive[19] |
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Higher" | 2017 | — |
| "Hollow Days" | 2018 | — |
| "On My Mind" | 2019 | Ripples |
| "Ripples" | ||
| "Beautiful Scars" | Still Alive | |
| "If You Wanna" | — | |
| "Love Like This" | 2021 | Too Young |
| "Cheater" (with LOVA) | ||
| "Letters" | ||
| "When Scars Become Art II" | 2022 | — |
| "I'm Not Me" | — | |
| "Miss Her" (with Nicklas Sahl) |
2023 | — |
| "Best of Me" | — | |
| "Honest Too" | 2024 | — |
| "Day and Night" | — | |
| "Home" | — |
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Neimann, Af Af Henriette Brøndum; Fokus, Ritzau (October 2, 2022). "TV 2-kendis: En oplevelse ændrede alt". ekstrabladet.dk (in Danish). Retrieved January 11, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Introducing The Melodic Maximillian". spindlemagazine.com. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
- ^ a b "Danish Rising Star MAXIMILLIAN On Vulnerability and Self-Acceptance". Retrieved January 10, 2025.
- ^ a b Ng, Scott (July 14, 2022). "Danish singer-songwriter Maximillian announces Manila concerts this month". NME. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
- ^ Gil, Baby A. "Maximillian tops YouTube chart". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
- ^ Staff, Wonderland (July 3, 2018). "Premiere: Maximillian - "Hollow Days" | Wonderland Magazine". Wonderland. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
- ^ Hollow Days (Acoustic) by Maximillian on Apple Music. June 29, 2018. Retrieved January 10, 2025 – via music.apple.com.
- ^ Miguel, Patrick (July 24, 2022). "'PINCH ME' MOMENT | Maximillian still can't believe his success | Patrick Miguel". BusinessMirror. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
- ^ Leight, Elias (November 20, 2020). "Why Some Pop Acts Are Heading East to Break in the West". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
- ^ Still Alive (Deluxe Edition) by Maximillian on Apple Music, October 23, 2020, retrieved January 10, 2025
- ^ Zinampan, Tristan (January 2, 2021). "LISTEN: Maximillian and Moira Dela Torre duet in new version of 'Beautiful Scars'". RAPPLER. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
- ^ Larsen, Mette (January 3, 2021). "Danish singer Maximillian teams up with Filipino Moira for 2021 update of 'Beautiful Scars'". Scandasia. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
- ^ Abanes, Mariel. "EXCLUSIVE: Danish Singer Maximillian Talks About Writing Music That Helps People". ABS-CBN. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
- ^ Heidt, Dustin. "Maximillian shares tender, emotional new track 'Letters'". Variance Magazine. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
- ^ a b Too Young, October 29, 2021, retrieved January 10, 2025
- ^ "MAXIMILIAN — Stellar Music". stellarmusic.dk. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
- ^ Staff, Wonderland (July 3, 2018). "Premiere: Maximillian - "Hollow Days" | Wonderland Magazine". Wonderland. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
- ^ Ripples - EP by Maximillian on Apple Music, October 25, 2019, retrieved January 10, 2025
- ^ Torres, Matt (April 3, 2020). "Stream Maximillian's New EP, "Still Alive"". soundazed. Retrieved January 10, 2025.