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Jesse Powell, an R&B singer who found fame in the 1990s, has reportedly died. Powell was signed to the label of the late Louis Silas Jr., and his biggest hit single “You” remains a favorite for many.
The family of Jesse Powell issued a statement on Tuesday (September 13) via Instagram sharing the news of the loss.
From Instagram:
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother and uncle Jesse Powell.
He passed away peacefully in his Los Angeles home. The family asks for privacy at this time as we mourn this tremendous loss and celebrate his everlasting legacy.
Powell released his self-titled debut album on the Silas/MCA label in 1996. The project featured charting tracks “All I Need” and “Gloria” among them and featured production from The Trackmasters. The album also featured the song “You,” which would later appear on Powell’s sophomore ‘Bout It released in 1998. ‘Bout It’s biggest single was “You” and became a staple at weddings since its release. The album also features production from Pete Rock.
In 2001, Powell released JP, his final under the Silas/MCA banner. The album featured production from Randy Jackson, who most know from American Idol, and the writing talents of Nicole Wray and Montell Jordan.
Talent ran deep in the Powell household as Powell’s sisters were also fixtures in R&B as the group Trina & Tamara, best known for their appearance on the Something For The People Single, “My Love Is the Shhh!”
Jesse Powell was 51.
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We extend our condolences to the family and loved ones of R&B singer, Jesse Powell, best known for his timeless classic “You” originally releasing in 1996 and re-releasing in 1998. The hit charted #2 on Billboard R&B and #10 on US Billboard in 1999. May your soul rest in power. pic.twitter.com/GqoaH0j7cZ
— SoulFaces (@soulfacesmedia) September 14, 2022
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Remembering those days when
When Jesse Powell 'You' would come on
Then Playa 'Cheers 2 U'
And Faith Evans 'Soon as I Get Home'
And Jodeci 'Love U 4 Life'
And Toni Braxton 'Unbreak my Heart'When we would miss the bus trying to catch the videos before school
— j. (@JadeAndwele) September 14, 2022
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Rest in peace king. pic.twitter.com/KN8ys8IIfZ
— Cult of Personality (@Phranchize23) September 14, 2022
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Mic was always on.
The 90’s >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>RIP JESSE POWELL
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— k a r y. (@itsKARY_) September 14, 2022
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Trina and Tamara are Jesse Powell’s sisters. Talents runs all through that family. pic.twitter.com/LpUc3mWWyy
— ev (@zoranealehurtin) September 14, 2022
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RIP Jesse Powell, that man had a VOICE.
‘Bout It, ‘Bout It is still it fa me.
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— Evie Evez (@evie_evez) September 14, 2022
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Jesse Powell is another one of those artist that I don’t know ever received his flowers while he was here. He had such an unforgettable recognizable voice and created some of the most beautiful music that will forever be played in my house. pic.twitter.com/a1qGKPyvsu
— 𝕾𝖕𝖆𝖈𝖊𝖔𝖉𝖉𝖎𝖙𝖞𝖐𝖊𝖑𝖑𝖞 ° (@Spaceodditykel) September 14, 2022
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Jesse Powell sang You with every impressive octave he had. That song was THE song of 99. If you was in love you felt that track.
— MonsterKing (@CerromeRussell) September 14, 2022
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Rest In Power #JessePowell
Thank You for sharing your gifts
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— Melody Denise (@OneMelodyMaker) September 14, 2022
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Since we’re all finding out the news
The two girls that sing lead on “My Love Is The Shhh!” are Jesse Powell’s sisters. pic.twitter.com/B8XrSiTQtO
— Boochie Minaj (@stawpfeenin) September 14, 2022
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