Maxi

Priest released United State of Mind,

the lead single from his upcoming album of the same name, last week.

The

track was released just days before the nineteenth anniversary of 9/11 on

Friday.

The

single was a collaborative effort that saw Maxi Priest, guitarist Robin Trower

and producer and musician Livingstone Brown work together for the first time to

create the deeply soulful song.

Altogether,

the trio wrote and recorded12 songs for the album which is set for release next

month. A release from the artistes’ team said “Each song showcases Maxi’s

silky, soulful vocal tone and Trower’s soulful and passionate playing, along

with Livingstone’s Midas touch.”

The

project is said to be a fusion of reggae and rock with a “dose of soul”.

“Listening

to United State of Mind for thefirst time, you will hear it’s far more than just an intriguing curio for fansand collectors,” the statement said.

“Maxi,

Livi, and Robin have done an exceptional job at extending the hand of

collaboration successfully, whilst simultaneously stamping their unique

trademarks throughout, with no compromise whatsoever.”