Released in , "Close to You" is the signature hit by British reggae vocalist Maxi Priest . Serving as the lead single from his fifth album, Bonafide , it became a landmark crossover success that blended reggae with pop and R&B. Chart Performance and Legacy
: The song peaked at #2 in Australia and #7 in the UK. Maxi Priest - Close to you (HQ)
The track is celebrated for its smooth "reggae fusion" sound. While it retains reggae's rhythmic DNA, it was intentionally produced to appeal to a broader pop audience. Released in , "Close to You" is the
: Maxi Priest is one of only two British reggae acts—along with UB40—to have a #1 hit on the American Billboard charts. The track is celebrated for its smooth "reggae fusion" sound
: Reflecting its heavy R&B influence, it also reached #2 on the US Billboard R&B chart. Musical Style and Production
"Close to You" achieved massive international success, most notably in the United States, where it reached on October 6, 1990.