Jesse Powell was an American R&B and soul singer. Discovered by Louil Silas Jr., Powell was best known for his hit "You", which peaked at No. 2 on the R&B chart and No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Powell released four albums and was the older brother of fellow contemporary R&B singers Trina & Tamara. Powell was credited with a four-octave vocal range. He was a Grammy nominee.
Jesse Powell is the eponymous debut studio album by American R&B singer Jesse Powell. It was released by Silas Records on March 12, 1996 in the United States.
"Halfcrazy" is a song performed by Musiq Soulchild, issued as the lead single from his second studio album Juslisen. The single was released only on vinyl; and it contains a sample of "Vivre Pour Vivre" by Francis Lai. The song is Musiq's biggest hit to date on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 16 in 2002.
"Vapors" is a song co-written and performed by American hip hop musician Biz Markie, issued as the fifth single from his debut studio album Goin' Off. The song peaked at #80 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1988.
"Citysong" is a song performed by American alternative rock group Luscious Jackson, issued as the lead single from their debut studio album Natural Ingredients. It was commissioned as a double single with "Deep Shag" in some markets; and it contains a sample of "On and On" by Gladys Knight & the Pips. Co-written and co-produced by group members Jill Cunniff and Gabby Glaser, the song peaked at #39 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in 1994.
"Ditty" is a song by American rapper Paperboy from his debut studio album The Nine Yards. It is the opening track on the album and was issued as the album's lead single. The song is primarily based around a sample of Zapp's "Doo Wa Ditty ", but it also contains a sample of James Brown's "Funky President ".
"My Favorite Girl" is a song co-written and performed by American contemporary R&B singer Dave Hollister, issued as the lead single from his debut studio album Ghetto Hymns. The song peaked at number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1999.
"Blackberry Molasses" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B group Mista. It is the opening track on their eponymous debut album and serves as the album's first single. The song was the group's highest chart appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #53 in 1996. This was a favorite song of Tupac Shakur right before his death.
"Strawberry" is a song co-written, produced and performed by American singer-songwriter Nicole Renée, issued as the lead single from her eponymous debut album. The song contains a sample of "Paradise" by Grover Washington Jr., and it was Renée's only song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #83 in 1998.
"I Wasn't with It" is a song performed by Jesse Powell. The song is the opening track from his second album 'Bout It and was issued as the album's first single. The song was his debut on the Billboard Hot 100, and it peaked at #85 in 1998.
"Serenade" is a song co-written and performed by Shades, issued as the second single from their eponymous debut album. The song contains a sample of "True" by Spandau Ballet; and it was the group's final song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #88 in 1997.
"Better Than Me" is a song co-written and performed by Terry Dexter. The song appears as the opening track on her eponymous debut album and was issued as the album's second single. It is Dexter's only song to date to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #99 in 1999.
"So Alone" is a song recorded by American contemporary R&B group Men at Large and issued as the fourth single from the group's eponymous debut album. Released in 1992, the song peaked at No. 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1993 and was the group's only song to appear on the chart; as well as the group's only pop hit.
"When Will I See You Smile Again?" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B group Bell Biv DeVoe, issued as the fourth single from the group's debut studio album Poison. The song peaked at #63 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1991, while reaching number three on the American R&B charts.
"Stone Cold Gentleman" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B singer Ralph Tresvant, issued as the second single from his eponymous debut album. It originally appeared on the album under the title "Stone Cold Gentleman (Rizz's Interlude)", but the title was shortened for commercial release. The song features a rap from fellow New Edition member Bobby Brown. It peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1991.
"Gloria" is a song performed by American R&B group Enchantment, issued as the second single from the group's eponymous debut album. It was written by lead singer Emanuel Johnson with frequent collaborator Michael Stokes; and was produced by Stokes. The song was the group's biggest hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #25 in 1977.
"What If" is a song written, co-produced and performed by American contemporary R&B musician Babyface, issued as the second official single from his sixth studio album Face2Face. The song peaked at #80 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2001.
"Are U Still Down" is a song co-written and performed by American contemporary R&B singer Jon B, issued as a single from his second studio album Cool Relax. It was commissioned as a double single with "They Don't Know" in some markets, including the United States. The song features a rap by American hip hop musician 2Pac; and it was the final rap verse that 2Pac recorded before his death.
"House Keeper" is the debut single by American R&B group Men of Vizion, released in 1996 from their debut studio album Personal. Co-written by group member George Spencer III, the song was their only appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 67 in 1996.
"Love Calls" is a song written, produced and performed by American neo soul singer Kem, issued as the only official single from his debut studio album Kemistry. The remix of the song features vocals from British neo soul group Floetry. The single peaked at #25 on the Billboard R&B chart in 2004.
