R&B ‘You’ Singer Jesse Powell Dead At 51

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA. (THECOUNT) — R&B singer, Jesse Powell, has died at his home in Los Angeles, California. He was 51.

According to family members, the singer, perhaps best known for singing, “You,” which went to number 2 on the Billboard R&B charts, passed away.

His sister, Tamara announced the sad news on Tuesday night:

“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, and uncle Jesse Powell. 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.”

Tamara asked for privacy so her family could grieve and celebrate her brother’s life.

“Aside from being one of the best R&B male vocalists out there, you were the best big brother ever. I loved you so much. I’m thankful that we were so close; a whole mess all the time,” Tamara wrote in another IG post.

A cause of death was not provided.

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, reports TMZ.

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.

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