Maximillian Viktor Rasmussen[1] (born November 12, 1998), known mononymously by his first name as Maximillian, is a Danish singer-songwriter. He rose to fame with his 2019 hit single "Beautiful Scars", from his extended playStill 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 age of 17, he had started writing his own material, gaining recognition for his work.[5]
Career
Early works and breakout success (2017–2020)
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 achieved international recognition with the release of his single "Beautiful Scars". The song became a global hit, particularly in Southeast Asia. It achieved multi-platinum status in the Philippines and garnered millions of streams on platforms such as 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]
Collaboration, Too Young (2021)
On January 1, 2021, Maximillian collaborated with Filipino singer-songwriter Moira Dela Torre to release an acoustic version of "Beautiful Scars".[12][13] In 2021, 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
Influences
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][18] 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]
List of singles, with year released and album name shown
Title
Year
Album
"Higher"
2017
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"Hollow Days"
2018
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"On My Mind"
2019
Ripples
"Ripples"
"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
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"Best of Me"
—
"Honest Too"
2024
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"Day and Night"
—
"Home"
—
Notes
^ abThere is some confusion regarding Maximillian's debut EP. One source states that he released Ripples (2019) and considers it his debut EP.[2] Another source claims that Still Alive (2020), is regarded as his debut EP.[3]
References
^Neimann, Af Af Henriette Brøndum; Fokus, Ritzau (October 2, 2022). "TV 2-kendis: En oplevelse ændrede alt". ekstrabladet.dk (in Danish). Retrieved January 11, 2025.
