''JP'' is the third studio album by American singer

Jesse Powell Jesse Powell (September 12, 1971 – September 13, 2022) 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 ...

. It was released by

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and

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on March 27, 2001 in the United States.

Critical reception

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editor Alex Henderson found that Powell continues "to improve and grow. It isn't that ''JP'' is a departure from his two previous albums, ''

'' (1995) and '' 'Bout It'' (1998) – Powell's specialty is still romantic urban contemporary, and even though a few of the tunes are mildly funky, ballads and slow jams are what ultimately define ''JP''. The thing that makes ''JP'' a step forward for the neo-soulster is the quality of the writing .,Powell, however, has genuine talent. The Midwesterner has an impressive range (four octaves, to be exact), and his attractive phrasing sometimes reminds you of former Klique vocalist

Howard Huntsberry Howard Stafford Huntsberry (born March 5, 1952) is an American R&B singer, drummer/percussionist, and actor from Pacoima, California. Biography In the mid-1970s, he served as drummer and male co-lead vocalist of the one-off project, The Ultimat ...

. Again, ''JP'' isn't a masterpiece, but it's an enjoyable step forward for Powell."

Track listing

Notes * denotes co-producer

Charts

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Jp (Album) 2001 albums Jesse Powell albums Albums produced by Tim & Bob