Maxwell performed songs off his first album in seven years, BLACKsummers’night, at P.C. Richard & Son Theater in New York City on Wednesday. The R&B crooner’s album is pulling in big numbers with first-week estimates between 275-300,000.

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Maxwell is one lucky singer. Not many artists can take an eight-year hiatus and reemerge to fans’ open arms. The key to his success: his records, just like his voice, are timeless. The crooner’s fourth studio album, BLACKsummers’night, the first installment of a trilogy, is a testament to that enduring quality. Set for release tomorrow, the nine-track effort celebrates desire (“Stop the World”), advocates selflessness (“Help Somebody”), and walks through nostalgia (“Pretty Wings”). Delve into more of what this R&B singer has in store on his welcomed return.

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Maxwell will share his new music live with fans when he hits the road in support of his fourth studio album, BLACKsummers’night. The first leg of his North American tour kicks off June 17 in Grand Rapids, Mich., and wraps July 31 in Miami, Fla. Full itinerary below.

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Maxwell uncovers the artwork for his first album in eight years. The first installment in a trilogy, BLACKsummers’night, is due July 7. Watch the video for “Pretty Wings” here.

Fergie, Taboo, and apl.de.ap came out to support their fellow Black Eyed Peas member will.i.am at the Hollywood premiere of X-Men Origins: Wolverine on Tuesday. The Peas’ frontman plays John Wraith in the comic-book movie, in theaters Friday.

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Maxwell sings a sweet lullaby in the clip for “Pretty Wings,” the lead single off his first album in eight years, BLACKsummers’night. Watch the video take flight below.

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Maxwell returns with his first album in eight years. Lead by the single “Pretty Wings,” of which only a snippet had previously been released, the soul crooner’s fourth studio album BLACKsummers’night is the first installment in a trilogy. The project is due July 7, while the video will premiere today.

“It’s about the last relationship I had,” Maxwell says of the delicate song. “How you meet the person of your dreams but at the wrong time. She was a serious muse and the song is a testament to what I wanted to say and say, to her.”

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