Maxwell Planes Releases Music Video For Latest Single "Runnin'"

Above: screenshots from the “Runnin’” music video

MAXWELL PLANES
--UNIQUE SOUL/R&B ARTIST--
RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO FOR
LATEST SINGLE
“RUNNIN’”

NASHVILLE, TN (April 30, 2021) -- Chicago-based musician, Maxwell Planes, who describes his music as “a fusion of soul, rap and country with a layer of smooth R&B guitar licks,” has released the music video for his latest single, “Runnin’.” 

Written about the struggles he faces and the emotions that come along with it, mainly anxiety, “Runnin’” showcases Maxwell’s way to curb it. “Like a lot of people, I have been dealing with bad anxiety for a long time and the way I cope is by running,” shares Maxwell. “In a way, anxiety had control of my life and it seemed no matter what I did, or where I went, it would follow me. It still follows me till this day.”

The song’s music video highlights Maxwell jogging through various neighborhoods in his hometown of Chicago. It’s a city that equally inspires him and challenges him. “These are streets that I am walking, running, or driving down on a daily basis,” notes Maxwell. “I don’t really like to fabricate anything. I like every last detail to be genuine.” 

“The city of Chicago has so much beauty within it and so much sorrow as well,” he adds. “The city breathes emotion. If you are a conscious person who lives in Chicago, this has a powerful effect on you. Also, the amount of great musicians in the city that I’ve had to hold my own with forced me to achieve a level of musicianship that is up to par with the ‘Chicago standard.’” 

Maxwell began releasing music during the 2020 pandemic though he’s been writing music since 2013. “I never felt the music was at its full potential, so I never released any of it,” he says.  “I have been blessed to be able to tour with Ric Wilson for the past few years; being able to see and work with the musicians he works with. We recently went on tour with Cory Henry as well as spending time in the studio recording an EP with Terrace Martin. After seeing how they create, and learning from them, I finally felt the confidence to start releasing my new work.” Prior to his work with Ric Wilson, Maxwell was the DJ/Producer for popular Chicago duo, Sicko Mobb under SONY/ATV music publishing.

Maxwell will continue to release new, meaningful music, through 2021.

Above: Maxwell Planes