He gained inspiration from his ten-years-older MC brother, Hitman, who introduced him into the Peterborough Reggae Soundsystem Scene.

After recording some tracks together without attracting much attention, Maxim left and went on a three-month travel throughout Europe and North Africa.

[4] His prior stage name, "Maxim Reality", was a reference to his interest in lyrics based on real issues.

[10] In 2000, Maxim collaborated with Skin from Skunk Anansie on the song "Carmen Queasy", which remains his biggest solo success, peaking at number 33 on the UK singles chart in June that year.

Maxim's second solo album, Fallen Angel, was released in 2005[12] and spawned one single, "I Don't Care", which failed to chart.

[17] Using the pseudonym MM (Double M)[18] for his mixed media artworks made with materials that include items like pills, blades, needles and bullets,[19] Maxim's first exhibition was named "Lepidop Terror" and held in September 2011 at INC Space in London's Covent Garden.

[22] Maxim has donated pieces of his artwork to fundraising causes including in 2020 the "heART & Soul Auction"[23] for "Arms Around the Child"[24] and the online anti-racism exhibition "United for Change" hosted by Artnet to raise funds for the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust in the UK and "Underground Museum" and "For Freedoms" in the US.