Powell released four albums and was the older brother of fellow contemporary R&B singers Trina & Tamara.
[5] The family performed in local talent shows; and, in 1993, he attracted the attention of producer Carl Roland in Kansas City.
His first single, "All I Need", was written by Powell, Sam Salter and Laney Stewart and was released in March 1996, peaking at #20 on the Billboard R&B chart.
His fourth studio album, Jesse, was released on October 14, 2003, and was supported by the singles "By the Way" (#99 R&B) and "Touching It Tonight" (#85 R&B).
[citation needed] Powell died in his Los Angeles home on September 13, 2022, a day after his 52nd birthday from a heart attack.