Max Romeo

Max Romeo (born Maxwell Livingston Smith) was a Jamaican roots reggae singer and songwriter known for his politically conscious and spiritually driven music. Emerging in the 1960s, he first gained attention with the vocal group The Emotions before launching a solo career that produced major hits like “Wet Dream,” “One Step Forward,” and “Chase the Devil.” His 1976 album War Ina Babylon, produced with Lee “Scratch” Perry, is widely regarded as a reggae classic. Romeo’s music often blended social commentary, Rastafarian themes, and cultural critique. Over a career spanning five decades, he became a respected figure in global reggae history.