Charmayne Maxena Maxwell (January 11, 1969 – February 28, 2015[1]), professionally known as Maxee, was a Guyana-born American singer and songwriter.

Maxwell found fame in the mid-1990s after she formed the group Brownstone with singers Monica "Mimi" Doby and Nicci Gilbert.

After an a cappella audition, the trio were signed to Michael Jackson's Epic Records-distributed imprint, MJJ Music.

[2] The group released their debut album From the Bottom Up in 1995 which earned a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and received a Grammy Award nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for their top ten hit single "If You Love Me".

[2] Following the disbandment of Brownstone, Maxwell moved to London and signed with Mercury Records in 2000 to pursue a solo career.