Jesse Powell

The iconic R&B artist, who shot to fame with the release of his '90s hit "You," died "peacefully" at his home in Los Angeles, according to the family.

Born in Gary, Indiana, in 1971, Jesse Powell rose to prominence in the early '90s and released his self-titled debut album in 1996. The single peaked at number 10 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart and also appeared on Powell's sophomore album, "'Bout It." "Aside from being one of the best R&B male vocalists out there, you were the best big brother ever. [second post](https://www.instagram.com/p/CieU3O6swn4/) about an hour later, which confirmed her brother's age at the time of his death. We want you all to know that you meant the world to him." "Jesse loved music and he especially loved his fans who supported him throughout his career.

R&B singer Jesse Powell, best known for the 1996 hit “You,” died Tuesday at the age of 51, according his family members.

The hit, released on his eponymous debut album in 1996 and again on his 1998 album "Bout It," rose to No. “That voice!” she wrote. I loved you so much." The artist died “peacefully” in his Los Angeles home, according to his sisters, recording artists Trina and Tamara Powell. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother and uncle Jesse Powell,” Tamara said in a R&B singer Jesse Powell, best known for the 1996 hit “You,” died Tuesday at the age of 51, according to his family members.

R&B singer Jesse Powell, whose hit 1996 ballad "You" rose to the upper reaches of the music charts upon its re-release in 1999, has died at age 51.

He had dented the singles chart with “I Wasn’t With It” the year before. A native of Gary, Indiana, Powell was the brother of singing duo Trina & Tamara, and at age 23 had his own hit song in “You,” which reached No. His death was announced last night by his sister, Grammy winner Tamara Powell, who said her brother passed away peacefully at his home in Hollywood.

'You' crooner Jesse Powell died 'peacefully in his Los Angeles home,' according to a statement posted on Instagram by his sister, Tamara Powell.

“That voice!” wrote the “My Love Is the Shhh!” singer. His signature song “You” was originally released on his self-titled debut album in 1996 and it peaked at No. With a four-octave vocal range, the Indiana-born vocalist was signed to Silas Records, an imprint of MCA Records, in his 20s. We want you all to know that you meant the world to him.” That album sold [half a million copies and was certified gold](https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?share=8641&t=t) by the Recording Industry Assn. “Jesse loved music and he especially loved his fans who supported him throughout his career.