Jesse Powell was Known as American R&B and soul singer-songwriter

For the First time Jesse Powell Discovered by Louil Silas Jr.

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His first single "All I Need" was written by Powell, Sam Salter and Laney Stewart and was released in March 1996

His self-titled album was released on March 12, 1996, opening at #35 on the Billboard R&B

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Powell was best known for his hit "You" which peaked at No. 2 R&B and No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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his second album 'Bout It was released on September 8, 1998, topping the Heatseekers chart.

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Powell was born in Gary, Indiana and raised with his siblings Trina, Tamara and Jacob

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Powell died at age 51 from cardiac arrest in his Los Angeles home on September 13, 2022

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