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Jesse Powell was an American R&B/soul songwriter-singer. Discovered by Louil Silas, Jr, Powell was best known for his hit “You” which peaked at No. 2 R&B and No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Powell has released four studio albums to date (Jesse Powell, ‘Bout It, JP, Jesse). He was the older brother of fellow contemporary R&B singers Trina & Tamara. Powell was credited with a four-octave vocal range. He was a Grammy nominee.
Profile
| Name | Jesse Powell |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
| Occupation | Singer, Songwriter |
| Age | 51 years |
| Height | 1.75m |
Jesse Powell was born on September 12, 1971, until his death on September 13, 2022, at age 51 years. Powell was born in Gary, Indiana and raised with his siblings Trina, Tamara and Jacob. 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, Jr signed him to his Silas Records imprint.
Three years later, he completed work on his debut album. His first single “All I Need” was written by Powell, Sam Salter and Laney Stewart and was released in March 1996. It received moderate airplay on BET and Urban stations, peaking at No. 32 on the Billboard R&B chart. His self-titled album was released on March 12, 1996, opening at No. 35 on the Billboard R&B and No. 32 on Heatseekers charts. A second single, a remake of the classic “Gloria” followed later that year and garnered Powell another charting single (No. 51 R&B).
Jesse Powell then began work on his second album, debuting the lead single “I Wasn’t with It” in 1998 which became his first single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 (No. 85 US, No. 25 R&B). Bolstered by the success of the single, his sophomore album ‘Bout It was released on September 8, 1998, opening at No. 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart (for artists who have yet to crack the Top 100 on the Billboard 200).
The album experienced moderate sales at first, until the release of the set’s second single. “You” was originally included on Powell’s self-titled debut. However, it proved to be a favorite and was included on his ‘Bout It album and released as the second single in February 1999. It became his biggest (and signature) hit, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard R&B chart and No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 (marking his first Top 10 hit).
Sales of Jesse Powell’s second album gained steadily, and it was eventually certified gold by the RIAA, peaking at No. 15 on R&B and No. 63 on the Billboard 200 (moving him out of the Heatseekers chart as an artist). A third single “‘Bout It, ‘Bout It” followed later that year, in addition to work on his third album.
After Silas Records merge into MCA Records, Jesse 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 was released on March 27, 2001, opening at No. 18 R&B and No. 71 on Billboard 200. A second single, “Something in the Past” (No. 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.
Jesse Powell’s fourth studio album Jesse was released on October 14, 2003, and was supported by the singles “By the Way” (No. 99 R&B) and “Touching It Tonight,” peaking at No. 85 on the Billboard R&B chart. The album served as his last release before his retirement from the music industry. He currently resides in Los Angeles and continues to collaborate with other artists on their music and in television production. On September 13, 2022, Powell passed away peacefully in his Los Angeles Home, at the age of 51. His cause of death was not immediately released as pending further investigations.
Jesse Powell net worth
What was Jesse Powell’s net worth? The net worth of Jesse Powell was estimated at around $2 million. His primary source of income was from his career as a singer and songwriter. Jesse Powell’s income per month with other career earnings was over $400,000 dollars annually. He was one of the richest and most influential singers in the United States. His remarkable career gained him some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy car trips. Powell stood at an appealing height of 1.75m and had a good body weight which suited his personality.