Jesse Boykins III

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Jesse Boykins III
Birth name Jesse Boykins III
Also known as Jesse Boykins
Born February 20, 1985 (1985-02-20) (age 23)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Origin Chicago
Genre(s) Motown, R&B, Reggae, Hip-Hop and Salsa
Occupation(s) Singer, Songwriter
Instrument(s) singing,
Label(s) NomaDic MuSic (independent)
Associated acts The Grammy Jazz Ensemble
Website www.jbiiimusic.com

Jesse Boykins III was born in Chicago, moved to Jamaica at the age of 5 and four years later would spend the rest of his youth growing up in Miami. From moving around he developed a rich musical palate for Motown Classics, R&B, reggae, hip-hop and salsa.

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Jesse Boykins III is a Soul artist from Brooklyn by way of Chicago, Jamaica and Miami. His first EP, Dopamine: My Life On My Back EP was released February 14, 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 artist Bilal.

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

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