Sexy, smooth and blessed with a silky voice, R&B heartthrob Maxwell makes his return to the music scene with his comeback album BLACKsummers’ night and his first ever GIANT cover. In the issue, the signer speaks candidly about his absence from music, finding love and his tumultuous upbringing.

GIANT’s Sept. ’09 issue is on stands now.

Check back soon for GIANT’s exclusive Maxwell photo gallery and other features from the issue.