The story of Crimeanization project started when Entranced.FM, an American internet radio station, took an interest in the song Temporary Visions. The first single with the same name was released on October 1, 2009 and was very well received by New Age music fans. It included three versions of Temporary Visions, My Island in Your Heart (promo version), Butterfly (SL early mix), In a Lifetime (single mix) and The Next Morning after My Dying Day (B-side). Also, a music video for the title song was shot in Cufut Qale, an incredibly beautiful spot in Crimea. The second single, My Island in Your Heart, came out on February 14, 2010, and also received favorable reviews. In September 2010, Maxim Mikhaylov released his debut album, Without Someone, whose digital edition was available on September 1, 2010, and the physical version hit stores on January 25, 2011. The album came out in CD+DVD format. The full title of the album is Without Someone CD+DVD The Limited Edition. The CD contains a newly recorded album, which differs from the digital edition. The DVD has a mini-film consisting of eight video clips released to support the album. In September 2011, Maxim Mikhaylov recorded a single, It’s All Disappeared, which was distributed for free. On March 25, 2013 he released a new single called One More Breath, which is available in all internet stores.
On October 8, 2020 Maxim Mikhaylov released Escape album with The Eighth Day Of November single.