R&B singer Jesse Powell dies at 51

Popular R&B music of the 90s Jesse Powell He died at his home in Los Angeles, according to his family.

his sister, Tamarabroke the sad news Tuesday night on IG, but did not reveal the cause of death.

She… Tamara asked for privacy so that her family could mourn and celebrate her brother’s life.

Born in Gary, Indiana, Jesse got his first break in his early twenties after a music producer saw him at a local talent show. He was signed with a record company and released his debut album in 1996.

Throughout the mid-to-late 1990s Jesse enjoyed some moderate success, but really made headway with the release of his 1998 song, “You,” which climbed to number two on the Billboard R&B charts. His second album, Bout It, earned him a medal. Gold having placed 15th on the charts, Jesse also won great acclaim for his four-octave vocal range, retiring after his record fourth release in 2003.

Jesse was 51 years old.