Maximillian (singer)
Danish singer-songwriter
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Maximillian Viktor Rasmussen[1] (born November 12, 1998), known mononymously as Maximillian, is a Danish singer and songwriter. He rose to fame with his 2019 hit single "Beautiful Scars", from his extended play Still Alive (2020),[a][3] which gained international recognition, particularly in Philippines.[4] He began his career by performing cover songs, which he uploaded on platforms such as Facebook and YouTube. By the time he was 17, he had begun writing his own songs and was starting to gain recognition for his work.[5]
November 12, 1998
- Singer
- songwriter
- producer
- Vocals
- piano
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| Born | Maximillian Viktor Rasmussen November 12, 1998 |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
| Label | Universal Music |
Career
Maximillian began his music career with the release of his debut single "Higher" in 2017.[2] In 2018, he released "Hollow Days", later that year, an acoustic version was also released.[6][7]
In 2019, he gained international attention with his single "Beautiful Scars". The song became a hit across Southeast Asia, earned multi-platinum certification in the Philippines, and accumulated millions of streams on Spotify and YouTube.[8][9][10]
In 2020, he released his EP Still Alive, featuring eight tracks, including the hit single "Beautiful Scars".[11][4]
In 2021, Maximillian collaborated with Filipino singer-songwriter Moira Dela Torre to release an acoustic version of "Beautiful Scars".[12][13] In October, he released his debut album, Too Young, featuring 11 tracks.[14][15] The album includes singles such as "Turn Around", "Mirror", "With You", "Happier", "Love Like This", "Purple Trees (We Can Just Dance)", "Losing Game", and "Cheater" featuring swedish singer LOVA.[16]
Artistry
Maximillian cited inspiration by artists such as James Blake, Frank Ocean, and Justin Bieber, his music draws heavily from his personal experiences of struggle and heartbreak.[17][6] He attended a Pink Floyd concert with his father, where he realized that he wanted to pursue a career in music. His music career began in 2017 with the release of his debut electro-R&B song, "Higher". He continued to release a series of emotional and raw singles, which eventually led to the release of his extended play Ripples (2019).[a][2]
Discography
Studio albums
- Too Young (2021)[16]
EPs
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Higher" | 2017 | — |
| "Hollow Days" | 2018 | — |
| "On My Mind" | 2019 | Ripples |
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| "Beautiful Scars" | Still Alive | |
| "If You Wanna" | — | |
| "Love Like This" | 2021 | Too Young |
| "Cheater" (with LOVA) | ||
| "Letters" | ||
| "When Scars Become Art II" | 2022 | — |
| "I'm Not Me" | — | |
| "Miss Her" (with Nicklas Sahl) |
2023 | — |
| "Best of Me" | — | |
| "Honest Too" | 2024 | — |
| "Day and Night" | — | |
| "Home" | — |