Iconic '90s R&B Singer Jesse Powell Has Dead at 51 | Jesse Powell death latest
The R&B world has officially lost another talent. Popular ’90s music star Jesse Powell has died at his home in Los Angeles, this according to his family. He was 51. His sister, Tamara, broke the sad news Tuesday night on Instagram, but did not reveal a cause of death. He born in Gary, Indiana, Jesse got his first break in his early ’20s after a music producer saw him perform at a local talent show. He was signed to a record label and released his first album in 1996. Throughout the mid-to-late ’90s, Jesse enjoyed some moderate success, but he
really hit his stride with the release of his 1998 song, “You,” which rocketed to No. 2 on the Billboard R&B charts. His second album, ‘Bout It,” was certified gold after it shot to No. 15 on the charts. Jesse also won high praise for his four-octave vocal range. He retired after his fourth record release in 2003.
