Max Romeo

Person · Male

Max Romeo

From
Saint James, Jamaica
Active
1947–2025
Releases
73
  • reggae
  • roots reggae

About

Maxwell Smith (22 November 1944 – 11 April 2025), known professionally as Max Romeo, was a Jamaican reggae and roots reggae recording musician who achieved chart success in his home country and in the United Kingdom. He had several hits with the vocal group the Emotions. His song "Wet Dream" (1968) included overtly sexual lyrics and launched a new style of reggae.

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Discography

Albums 39
EPs 9
Singles 12
Compilations 11
Other 2

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Parent

Also known as

Max Romero · Max Smith · Maxie · Maxwell Smith

Identifiers

ISNI
000000011579573X
ISNI
0000000372774024
IPI
00046664562

Data from MusicBrainz, saved 10 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.