I get compared to a lot of people - and I agree with NONE of the comparisons.
For the record, I do not look like:
- Kirk Franklin (I'm not that scrawny, am I?)
- Nas (I'm flattered to be compared to one of the greats, but his face is too chubby)
- and especially Chris Rock and his 23,408 teeth.
And I don't think I look like Jesse Powell, either.
Who?
Come on, y'all remember Jesse, R&B heartthrob from the mid 90s. Sort of like Tevin Campbell, but not as creepy.
*He even had a couple of sisters who sang. You get extra credit if you can recall them.
His self-titled debut was released back in 1996. The most notable song from that album was that joint "Gloria," which honestly, I had totally forgotten about until recently.
He really made a name for himself with his second album, 'Bout It. That's when he released "You", which had the ladies swoonin'. All the dudes were singing that at talent shows across the country. Even a hater like myself recognized that it was a hit. What's funny is that the wife pointed out that "You" was also on Jesse's ill-fated debut. Since she was the only person on Earth who bought his first album, no one noticed.
I actually liked the title track "Bout It, Bout It" more than "You." Remember when it was cool to say "bout it?" Ugh.
Jesse's third album, creatively titled JP, featured "Something In the Past." For some reason, no one remembers that song, even though they played it on BET's Midnight Love every single night in late 2001. Poor Midnight Love - things got so bad near the end of their run that they were reduced to playing Kanye's videos. Seriously, they were playing 50 Cent regularly since no one was releasing R&B any more. 21 Questions was a long way from watching a nude D'Angelo wailing at the top of his lungs.
For the record, I do not look like:
- Kirk Franklin (I'm not that scrawny, am I?)
- Nas (I'm flattered to be compared to one of the greats, but his face is too chubby)
- and especially Chris Rock and his 23,408 teeth.
And I don't think I look like Jesse Powell, either.
Who?
Come on, y'all remember Jesse, R&B heartthrob from the mid 90s. Sort of like Tevin Campbell, but not as creepy.
*He even had a couple of sisters who sang. You get extra credit if you can recall them.
His self-titled debut was released back in 1996. The most notable song from that album was that joint "Gloria," which honestly, I had totally forgotten about until recently.
He really made a name for himself with his second album, 'Bout It. That's when he released "You", which had the ladies swoonin'. All the dudes were singing that at talent shows across the country. Even a hater like myself recognized that it was a hit. What's funny is that the wife pointed out that "You" was also on Jesse's ill-fated debut. Since she was the only person on Earth who bought his first album, no one noticed.
I actually liked the title track "Bout It, Bout It" more than "You." Remember when it was cool to say "bout it?" Ugh.
Jesse's third album, creatively titled JP, featured "Something In the Past." For some reason, no one remembers that song, even though they played it on BET's Midnight Love every single night in late 2001. Poor Midnight Love - things got so bad near the end of their run that they were reduced to playing Kanye's videos. Seriously, they were playing 50 Cent regularly since no one was releasing R&B any more. 21 Questions was a long way from watching a nude D'Angelo wailing at the top of his lungs.
And finally, Jesse, marketing genius, released Jesse in '03. At least that's what Wikipedia says - I have no memory of that album. I'm sure you don't either.
Should he come back? Eh, I don't think the world is missing him. I'm not sure he even wants to come back - it takes hours to keep that S-curl nicely moistened, you know.
The dude was talented though, and we certainly need more people talent. I bet I know what his comeback album would be named - My Name Is Jesse Powell
*Those Powell sisters were named Trina & Tamara. They had a silly little club song in '99 called "What'd Come Here For?" You get the gold star if you remembered that.
Jesse Powell was NEVER a heartthrob in my opinion. He seemed to be too wimpy to me like Tevin Campbell. One of those men i would have to slap from time to time for whining too much.
ReplyDeleteFor the record, Jesse Powell got on my nerves! He could definitely sing, but just wasn't my style I guess--when I was all of 12 when he was popular.
ReplyDelete"I bet I know what his comeback album would be named - My Name Is Jesse Powell" ahahahahahahahaaaa...
Jesse Powell could sing I dont know about him being a heartthrob but I loved that song You and that was the only song I ever heard by him. This entire article was extremly funny
ReplyDeletei certainly disagree with those people who say jesse is too wimpy,i just believe that he is one of the most talented musician ever.. and he seems as a nyc guy.
ReplyDeletejesse was bomb point blank period what male singer can sing like him???? nobody . ! aint nobody stuntin on jesse
ReplyDeletelook for a new cd from jesse in 2011 definetely gonna be a top seller!!!!
ReplyDeleteIts sad that today's listeners have no idea of what real music is. That comes from being forced fed all the crap that's out there today. The fact is today's producers cant make real music and today's singers cant sing. Anyone who's not feeling Jesse Powell, one of the greatest singers of all times needs to admit to themselves they have no clue of what real music is all about.
ReplyDeleteJesse Powell had an amazing voice and his songs would not be understood my someone without a GED... Invisible man, Is it Over, I Will be Loving You (the song I got married too) and the list goes on and on... Amazing talent and had he released something right now I would purchase it!
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Jessie could sing his ass off. The song, "You" was written and delivered beautifully. I think the timing was off for him to be put in a certain "market" I would like to see a comeback for those of us who are still interested in real R&B....
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! I'm still waiting on NEW music from this artist. Jesse needs to get new label and get out there. We miss him! Today with all this junk I know it's rough on a playa. Not too many artists can sing like this man. Get pitch and voice. Great songs!
ReplyDeleteAs far as those that said he came off whining and wimpy. Bull!
Jesse came across as mature and a first class gentleman. As he said in one of his song..."I'm only one of a few good men that's left to go around"
Any of you see him and S-curl, whining, and wimpy hot-ass buns tell him, I'm looking for love.
:P
His voice was amazing! There hasn't been a artist like him since. Too bad nobody wants to admit he's dead! RIP JESSE
ReplyDeleteHe is a firefighter? Got arrested for choking a teen.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.abc24.com/news/local/story/Memphis-Firefighter-Accused-of-Choking-Teen/ovscXB8ZWkmbRLW7tJ0gRw.cspx
Either life has been REALLY hard since "You" or that's the wrong Jesse. Or maybe that's his grandfather.
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