Max Herre (born 22 April 1973 in Stuttgart) is a German rapper, singer-songwriter and music producer who first made his name as the frontman of Freundeskreis, one of the defining acts of 1990s German hip-hop. His solo debut in 2004 reached the top of the German charts, and over the following two decades he has pushed his sound steadily toward soul, jazz and R&B. Together with his wife, singer Joy Denalane, he co-runs the label Nesola and in 2024 released their first joint studio album, ALLES LIEBE.
Max Herre and Joy Denalane are confirmed for the 30th anniversary 0711 Family Jam festival in Stuttgart.
A three-part ARD documentary series 'Max & Joy - Komm näher', covering the couple's personal and musical journey, became available in the ARD Mediathek.
Herre cancelled all remaining 2025 concert dates on the MAX&JOY 'Alles Liebe Open Air' tour, citing his mental health and doctor's advice to rest.
Max Herre and Joy Denalane received the Fred Jay Preis 2024, a prestigious German award for outstanding songwriting.
Max Herre and Joy Denalane released ALLES LIEBE, their first joint studio album, which peaked at number five on the German charts.
Duet performance by Max Herre and Joy Denalane at the Alles Liebe Open Airs '26 festival. The concert takes place on August 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM at Festung Ehrenbreitstein.
German soul and hip-hop icons Max Herre and Joy Denalane perform together as part of their Alles Liebe Open Airs '26 tour, bringing a warm open-air evening to Leverkusen.
