# Jesse Powell
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{{Short description|American singer (1970–2022)}}
{{About|the singer|his self-titled album|Jesse Powell (album)|the football player|Jesse Powell (American football)}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Jesse Powell
| image =
| caption =
| background = solo_singer
| birth_date = {{birth date|1970|09|12}}
| birth_place = [Gary, Indiana](/source/Gary%2C_Indiana), U.S.
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2022|09|13|1970|09|12}}
| death_place = [Los Angeles, California](/source/Los_Angeles%2C_California), U.S.
| genre = {{hlist|[R&B](/source/Contemporary_R%26B)|[soul](/source/Soul_music)}}
| occupation = Singer
| years_active = 1988–2003
| label = {{hlist|[MCA](/source/MCA_Records)|Riviera/Liquid 8}}
| associated_acts = {{hlist|[Trina & Tamara](/source/Trina_%26_Tamara)[{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/trina-tamara-mn0000749089/biography|title=Trina & Tamara {{!}} Biography {{!}} AllMusic|website=[AllMusic](/source/AllMusic)|last=Ankeny|first=Jason|access-date=September 8, 2015}}]|[Tevin Campbell](/source/Tevin_Campbell)|[Tony Terry](/source/Tony_Terry)}}
}}
'''Jesse Powell''' (September 12, 1970 – September 13, 2022)[{{cite web|url= https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2022-09745|title=LA Medical Examiner determines R&B singer Jesse Powell cause of death|date=November 14, 2022|access-date=June 16, 2024}}] was an American R&B and soul singer. Discovered by [Louil Silas Jr.](/source/Louil_Silas), Powell was best known for his hit "[You](/source/You_(Jesse_Powell_song))", which peaked at No. 2 on the R&B chart and No. 10 on the [''Billboard'' Hot 100](/source/Billboard_Hot_100). Powell released four albums and was the older brother of fellow contemporary R&B singers [Trina & Tamara](/source/Trina_%26_Tamara). Powell was credited with a four-octave vocal range.[{{cite web|url={{AllMusic|class=album|id=r525235/review|pure_url=yes}}|title=Review: ''JP'' |last=Henderson |first=Alex |publisher=[AMG](/source/All_Media_Guide)|access-date=May 18, 2010}}] He was a [Grammy](/source/Grammy_Award) nominee.[{{Cite news |title=Jesse Powell, R&B Singer and Grammy Nominee, Dead at 51: 'The Best Big Brother Ever,' Says Sister |url=https://people.com/music/jesse-powell-dead-at-51-r-and-b-singer-grammy-nominee/ |access-date=November 26, 2022 |newspaper=People |language=en}}][{{Cite web |date=September 14, 2022 |title=Grammy-nominated R&B singer Jesse Powell dies aged 51 |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/jesse-powell-death-grammy-nominated-r-and-b-singer-b2167257.html |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=The Independent |language=en}}]
==Life and career==
Powell was born in [Gary, Indiana](/source/Gary%2C_Indiana), and raised with his siblings [Trina, Tamara](/source/Trina_%26_Tamara) and Jacob.[{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/jesse-powell-mn0000283015/biography|title=Jesse Powell {{!}} Biography {{!}} AllMusic|website=[AllMusic](/source/AllMusic)|last=Lytle|first=Craig|access-date=July 28, 2014}}] The family performed in local talent shows; and, in 1993, he attracted the attention of producer Carl Roland in Kansas City. Following an artist showcase, [Louil Silas](/source/Louil_Silas) signed him to his [Silas Records](/source/Silas_Records) imprint.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/jesse-powell-mn0000283015/biography|title=Jesse Powell Biography, Songs, & Albums|website=[AllMusic](/source/AllMusic)|access-date=October 4, 2021}}]
Three years later, he completed work on his debut album. His first single, "[All I Need](/source/All_I_Need_(Jesse_Powell_song))", was written by Powell, [Sam Salter](/source/Sam_Salter) and [Laney Stewart](/source/Laney_Stewart) and was released in March 1996, peaking at #20 on the ''Billboard'' R&B chart. His [self-titled album](/source/Jesse_Powell_(album)) was released on March 12, 1996, opening at #35 on the ''Billboard'' R&B and #32 on the ''Billboard'' [Heatseekers](/source/Top_Heatseekers) chart. The follow-up single, a remake of the 1976 [Enchantment](/source/Enchantment_(band)) song "[Gloria](/source/Gloria_(Enchantment_song))", reached #51 R&B.{{cn|date=September 2022}}
Powell then began work on his second album, debuting the lead single "[I Wasn't with It](/source/I_Wasn't_with_It)" in 1998, which became his first single to chart on the [''Billboard'' Hot 100](/source/Billboard_Hot_100) (#85 US, #25 R&B). Bolstered by the success of the single, his second album ''['Bout It](/source/'Bout_It)'' was released on September 8, 1998, topping the Heatseekers chart. The album's second single, "[You](/source/You_(Jesse_Powell_song))", was released in February 1999 and became his biggest hit, peaking at #2 on the ''Billboard'' [Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs](/source/Hot_R%26B%2FHip_Hop_Songs) chart and #10 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The record was certified gold by the [RIAA](/source/RIAA),{{cn|date=September 2022}} peaking at #15 on R&B and #63 on the [''Billboard'' 200](/source/Billboard_200).
Following [Silas Records](/source/Silas_Records)' merge into [MCA Records](/source/MCA_Records), Powell's first release on the label was the single "If I" in 2000, which peaked at No. 58 on the R&B chart. His third studio album, ''[JP](/source/JP_(album))'', was released on March 27, 2001, opening at #18 on the R&B chart and #71 on the ''Billboard'' 200. A second single, "Something in the Past" (#67 R&B), followed, in addition to Powell doing some promotion for the release. In 2002, he left the label and signed with Riviera Records. His fourth studio album, ''[Jesse](/source/Jesse_(album))'', was released on October 14, 2003, and was supported by the singles "By the Way" (#99 R&B) and "Touching It Tonight" (#85 R&B).{{cn|date=September 2022}}
== Death ==
Powell died in his Los Angeles home on September 13, 2022, a day after his 52nd birthday from a methamphetamine overdose.[{{cite web|url=https://hip-hopvibe.com/news/jesse-powell-singer-passed-away-according-to-his-sister/|title=R&B singer, Jesse Powell, has passed away, according to his sister|date=September 14, 2022 |publisher=Hip-Hop Vibe|access-date=September 14, 2022}}][{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/rb-singer-jesse-powell-dies-51-rcna47692|title=R&B singer Jesse Powell dies at 51|date=September 14, 2022 |publisher=[NBC News](/source/NBC_News)|access-date=September 14, 2022}}]
200](/source/Billboard_200)
[{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/jesse-powell-mn0000283015/awards|title=Jesse Powell - Awards - AllMusic|website=[AllMusic](/source/AllMusic)|access-date=June 24, 2014}}]
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [US
R&B](/source/Top_R%26B%2FHip-Hop_Albums)
Heat](/source/Top_Heatseekers)
[{{cite web|url=https://riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?content_selector=gold-platinum-searchable-database|title=RIAA - Gold & Platinum Searchable Database - July 28, 2014|work=[RIAA](/source/Recording_Industry_Association_of_America)|access-date=July 28, 2014}}]
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! scope="row"| ''[JP](/source/JP_(album))''
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* Released: March 27, 2001
* Label: Silas, MCA
* Formats: CD, digital download
| 71 || 18 || —
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! scope="row"| ''[Jesse](/source/Jesse_(album))''
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* Released: October 14, 2003
* Label: D3, Monopoly, Riviera
* Formats: CD, digital download
| — || 85 || —
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===Compilation albums===
{|class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:16em;"| Album details
! scope="col" colspan="3"| Peak positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Certifications
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [US
200](/source/Billboard_200)
[{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/jesse-powell-mn0000283015/awards|title=Jesse Powell - Awards - AllMusic|website=[AllMusic](/source/AllMusic)|access-date=June 24, 2014}}]
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [US
R&B](/source/Top_R%26B%2FHip-Hop_Albums)
Heat](/source/Top_Heatseekers)
[{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/182333-Jesse-Powell|title=Jesse Powell Discography at Discogs|website=[Discogs](/source/Discogs)|access-date=July 28, 2014}}]
! align="center" rowspan="2" width="120"| Album
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [US](/source/Billboard_Hot_100)
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [US
R&B](/source/Hot_R%26B%2FHip-Hop_Songs)
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [US
CHR](/source/Rhythmic_(chart))
|-
|align=left valign=center rowspan=3|1996
! scope="row"| "[All I Need](/source/All_I_Need_(Jesse_Powell_song))"
|align=center valign=center|—
|align=center valign=center|32
|align=center valign=center|—
|align=left valign=center rowspan=3|''Jesse Powell''
|-
! scope="row"| "[Gloria](/source/Gloria_(Enchantment_song))"
|align=center valign=center|—
|align=center valign=center|51
|align=center valign=center|—
|-
! scope="row"| "I Like It"
|align=center valign=center|—
|align=center valign=center|—
|align=center valign=center|—
|-
|align=left valign=center|1998
! scope="row"| "[I Wasn't with It](/source/I_Wasn't_with_It)"
|align=center valign=center|85
|align=center valign=center|25
|align=center valign=center|—
|align=left valign=center rowspan=3|''{{'}}Bout It''
|-
|align=left valign=center rowspan=2|1999
! scope="row"| "[You](/source/You_(Jesse_Powell_song))"
|align=center valign=center|10
|align=center valign=center|2
|align=center valign=center|27
|-
! scope="row"| "'Bout It, 'Bout It"
|align=center valign=center|—
|align=center valign=center|—
|align=center valign=center|—
|-
|align=left valign=center|2000
! scope="row"| "If I"
|align=center valign=center|—
|align=center valign=center|58
|align=center valign=center|—
|align=left valign=center rowspan=3|''JP''
|-
|align=left valign=center rowspan=2|2001
! scope="row"| "Something in the Past"
|align=center valign=center|—
|align=center valign=center|67
|align=center valign=center|—
|-
! scope="row"| "I'm Leaving"
|align=center valign=center|—
|align=center valign=center|—
|align=center valign=center|—
|-
|align=left valign=center rowspan=2|2003
! scope="row"| "By the Way"
|align=center valign=center|—
|align=center valign=center|99
|align=center valign=center|—
|align=left valign=center rowspan=2|''Jesse''
|-
! scope="row"| "Touching It Tonight"
|align=center valign=center|—
|align=center valign=center|—
|align=center valign=center|—
|}
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
==External links==
* {{discogs artist|Jesse Powell}}
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Category:Accidental deaths in California
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Category:Drug-related deaths in California
Category:MCA Records artists
Category:Musicians from Gary, Indiana
Category:Singers with a four-octave vocal range
Category:Writers from Gary, Indiana
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