Ok I have to say that back in the day Maxwell use to bring it. Well he now wants everyone to know that he’s back. My girl over at Straightfromthea.com check out her site, found an interview where  he tells what he has been up too and why he took such a long leave of absence. I really hope he don’t take his music to stage left like most aritist, I like that laid back chill music… Yall feel me!!! Here is what they said:

Columbia Records held a celebration last night to announce Maxwell’s long-awaited new album “BLACK Summers’night.” The highly anticipated trilogy will consist of three separate discs to be released over the course of three years starting this year. The first disc is scheduled to drop July 7th. After a 7 year hiatus, Maxwell is now 35 years old, he’s seasoned and he’s cut his signature locks, but his silky sexy voice remains the same. Check out a recent interview:

I have to say that I was quite impressed by all of BET’s new programing.  I was given a special invitation to cover the event and got the chance to meet all of BET’s top players.  I believe,  for the last 4 years BET’s show substance and programming took a nose dive.  I just couldn’t relate at times,  to some of the shows but after seeing the new direction and the type of programing that’s on the schedule, the netowrk has won me back.  Although,  I can’t tell yall about all the shows I can tell ya that the stars you see featured here will be participating in a show. 

Monica,  Maxwell,  Mary J Blige,  Chilli,  MC Lyte,  Mario Van Peeples, and Mo’ Nique were just some of the few special guests who were in the building to talk about their new shows.  Monica will have her own reality show on the network, entitled, ‘Monica: Still Standing’ and she says it is set to air sometime in October.

Look at Mo and Chilli doing the “Stanky Leg.”   Mo ‘Nique will be getting her own late night show and a reality show that could be taped in the ATL,  so you know ya boy will be getting all the exclusive pics.  Maxwell is set to make his come back on BET later this year.    BET.com will be giving you all the details really soon.

My Girls Mary J and MC Lyte will be getting their own shows,  which will focus on uplifting young women,  and I have to say that I was really moved by  the preview.  Last, but not least I have to tell yall, that BET will be bringing back,  news programming with the focus on us,  which I’m really happy about,  cause the community really needs it.  You can see all the pictures in the gallery.

Special shoutouts to Debra Lee, Stephen Hill, Connie Orlando and Anita Baker.  Oh and Anita Baker told me tell ya’ll she is still looking for a man!