Jesse Boykins III - The black Apple profile

I first heard dude on one of the PUTMEONIT mixtapes, and was blown away, he has such a smooth voice...In fact it was called 'No On Else' - Beautiful.

So anyway, bit about the man.

Jesse Boykins III is a Soul artist from Chicago, later relocating to Miami and finally Brooklyn . His first EP, Dopamine: My Life On My Back EP was released February 14, 2008 and his follow up The Beauty Created LP was released November 25, 2008 through NomaDic MuSic, a partnership between him and long time friend and New York Giants wide receiver Sinorice Moss.

Jesse’s career in music began at the age of 9 when he joined his school choir. He soon began auditioning around Miami and found himself recording with various local Miami artists. In High School Jesse was invited to perform in the Grammy Jazz Ensemble and recorded a full length album with them.

After high school Jesse was recruited to The New School University in New York City. At The New School Jesse perfected his skills as a writer, performer, arranger and producer and as a vocalist. He also studied with classical trainer Kamal Scott and Universal recording artistBilal.

Jesse is currently touring with his band The Beauty Created. Members of The Beauty Created Include:

• Marion"Ojay" Ross III- Trumpet & Aux
• Anthony Coleman II- Trumpet & Keys
• Earl "Burniss" Travis- Bass
• Jamire Williams- Drums
• Jeremy Most- Guitar & Bass
• Devory Pugh- Keys
• Steve Wyreman- Guitar
• Van Graham- Background
• Keisha Johnson- Background

Cheers Wikipedia!!!

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