Max Romeo

Max Romeo
Romeo in 2022
Background information
Also known as
  • Adulfus Dulfile
  • Maxie Smith
  • The Son of Selassie
Born
Maxwell Smith

(1944-11-22)22 November 1944
OriginSaint James Parish, Jamaica
Died11 April 2025(2025-04-11) (aged 80)
Genres
Years active1965–2025
LabelsCharmax, Capo

Maxwell Smith (22 November 1944 – 11 April 2025), known professionally as Max Romeo, was a Jamaican reggae and roots reggae recording musician who achieved chart success in his home country and in the United Kingdom. He had several hits with the vocal group the Emotions. His song "Wet Dream" (1968) included overtly sexual lyrics and launched a new style of reggae.