Independence Is An Advantage [Jesse Boykins III Interview - BlackSheepMag]

Late 2008 saw the release of an impeccably-produced R&B/soul album which could quite possibly be classed as the sexiest soul album unleashed in recent years – The Beauty Created. You may well not have heard of it, or the artist behind it – Jesse Boykins III – due to its very independent release. Yet somehow (i.e. a lot of consistent groundwork on zero budget), the New York-based singer found his [I repeat: independent] videos premiering on BET, spreading across the internet and has performed on stages alongside the likes of Eric Roberson, Dwele and Chrisette Michele across America.

Although described by some as “a mixture of Raheem Devaughn and John Legend” and occasionally compared to Dwele and Vikter Duplaix, I’m not convinced that any of these comparisons convey the unique and youthful sensuality Jesse’s vocals exude. “R&B and soul music is missing passion, like a lot of genres…” he says, “because with passion comes creativity, and you don’t see too much of it [these days].” By all concert reports, a verse from the 24-year-old turns grown women into lust-struck teens – definite competition for the aforementioned.

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