Jesse Powell: 5 Things to Know About the Death of R&B Singer At 51

Jesse Powell, a famous American R&B singer-songwriter, passed away at the age of 51. His most famous song was the 1998 hit song ‘You’ which peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. His death was announced in a family statement given by his younger sister Tamara Powell, also a singer-songwriter, through her Instagram account on September 13.

Jesse Powell’s sister, Tamara Powell, took to Instagram on the evening of Sept. 13 to reveal that her brother had passed away. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother and uncle Jesse Powell,” she wrote, sharing her family’s statement. “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.”

The statement concluded, “Jesse loved music and he especially loved his fans who supported him throughout his career. We want you all to know that you meant the world to him.” The family did not include any further details about Jesse’s condition or what may have caused his death at the age of 51. Learn more about the singer below.

What Songs Did Jesse Powell Sing?

Jesse Powell was an R&B singer, best known for his 1999 song “You.” “You” reached No. 10 on the U.S. Billboard charts, as well as No. 2 on the R&B charts. Throughout his career, Jesse released four albums, with the most recent one released in 2003. Some of his other songs include “I Wasn’t with It,” “If I”, “All I Need” and “Gloria.”

How Was Jesse Powell Discovered?

In the early 1990s, Jesse and his siblings performed at local talent shows and he was eventually discovered by a producer named Carl Roland. Jesse then began collaborating with record executive Louil Silas Jr. Jesse who was signed to Louil’s label, Silas Records and they began working on music. Jesse released his debut album in 1996, three years later.

Between 1996 and 2003, Powell released four albums, with his second record, Bout It, certified Gold in 1999 by the Recording Industry Association of America.

Powell’s biggest song, “You” – from his self-titled debut album – peaked at number 10 on Billboard’s Hot 100 list and currently has nearly 13m lifetime streams on Spotify.

Who Is Jesse Powell’s Sister?

Jesse Powell is the older brother of Trina Powell and Tamara Powell, both R&B singers. Trina & Tamara was formed by the women. They released their debut and only album in 1999 and are best known for their song “What’d You Come Here For?”, which peaked at No. 56 on the Billboard Hot 100. Jacob Powell, the siblings’ brother is also present.

Jesse Powell Was Retired

Jesse retired from the music industry after releasing his fourth studio album, Jesse in 2003.