His loss of life was introduced on Tuesday by his sister, singer-songwriter Tamara Powell.
R&B singer Jesse Powell, greatest identified for his sensual 1998 hit “You,” has died at age 51. The singer’s loss of life was introduced on Tuesday (Sept. 13) by his sister, singer/songwriter Tamara Powell, who paid homage to her brother in an Instagram put up.
“It's with a heavy coronary heart that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother and uncle Jesse Powell,” she wrote in a press release attributed to the singer’s household wherein she stated that Powell “handed away peacefully” at his Los Angeles house. “The household asks for privateness presently as we mourn this great loss and have a good time his legacy,” it continued. “Jesse liked music and he particularly liked his followers who supported him all through his profession. We would like you all to know that you just meant the world to him.”
In one other put up, Tamara Powell wrote, “Apart from being among the finest R&B male vocalists on the market, you had been the perfect huge brother ever. I liked you a lot. I’m grateful that we had been so shut; a complete mess on a regular basis.” At press time a reason behind loss of life had not been introduced and Billboard had not independently confirmed Powell’s passing.
Powell was born in Gary, Indiana on Sept. 12, 1971 right into a musical household — each of his sisters, Trina and Tamara are additionally vocalists — and along with his 1996 self-titled debut he additionally launched ‘Bout It in 1998, JP in 2001 and Jesse in 2003.
“You,” which appeared on Powell’s 1996 debut — and was additionally included on 1998’s ‘Bout It — hit No. 10 on the Billboard Sizzling 100, has been streamed almost 13 million instances on Spotify so far.
Hearken to a reside efficiency of “You” on the Apollo Theater from 1999 and see Tamara Powell’s posts beneath.
This story first appeared on billboard.com