Jesse Powell

This article is about the singer. For his self-titled album, see Jesse Powell (album). For the football player, see Jesse Powell (American football).
Jesse Powell
Born(1970-09-12)September 12, 1970
Gary, Indiana, U.S.
DiedSeptember 13, 2022(2022-09-13) (aged 52)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
OccupationSinger
Years active1988–2003
Labels
  • MCA
  • Riviera/Liquid 8

Jesse Powell (September 12, 1970 – September 13, 2022)[2] was an American R&B and soul singer. Discovered by Louil Silas Jr., Powell was best known for his hit "You", which peaked at No. 2 on the R&B chart and No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Powell released four albums and was the older brother of fellow contemporary R&B singers Trina & Tamara. Powell was credited with a four-octave vocal range.[3] He was a Grammy nominee.[4][5]

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  3. ^ Henderson, Alex. "Review: JP". AMG. Retrieved May 18, 2010.
  4. ^ "Jesse Powell, R&B Singer and Grammy Nominee, Dead at 51: 'The Best Big Brother Ever,' Says Sister". People. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
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