Music Matters: Jesse Boykins III

Meet Music Matters Artist Jesse Boykins III.

Early Start - Jesse’s musical ambitions began when he joined his school choir at 9 years old.

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Early Start - Jesse’s musical ambitions began when he joined his school choir at 9 years old.

Jazz Thing - Boykins recorded an entire album with the Grammy Jazz Ensemble while in high school.

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Jazz Thing - Boykins recorded an entire album with the Grammy Jazz Ensemble while in high school.

Hard at Work - Boykins hit the ground running with two releases in 2008. First, he dropped his "Dopamine: Life On My Back" EP in February and released "The Beauty Created" LP nine months later.

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Hard at Work - Boykins hit the ground running with two releases in 2008. First, he dropped his "Dopamine: Life On My Back" EP in February and released "The Beauty Created" LP nine months later.

The Band - Jesse’s band is also called The Beauty Created.

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The Band - Jesse’s band is also called The Beauty Created.

Independent - Boykins released “Dopamine” and “The Beauty Created” on NomaDic MuSic, an imprint he runs with friend Sinorice Moss of the New York Giants.

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Independent - Boykins released “Dopamine” and “The Beauty Created” on NomaDic MuSic, an imprint he runs with friend Sinorice Moss of the New York Giants.

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Higher Learning - Boykins studied at NYC’s The New School University with R&B singer Bilal.

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Higher Learning - Boykins studied at NYC’s The New School University with R&B singer Bilal.

Influences - Boykins lists artists as diverse as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley and Andre 3000 as his influences.

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Influences - Boykins lists artists as diverse as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley and Andre 3000 as his influences.

Travelling Man - Having lived in Chicago, Miami, Jamaica and New York has helped broaden his musical scope.

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Travelling Man - Having lived in Chicago, Miami, Jamaica and New York has helped broaden his musical scope.

Hybrid. - Not confined to one specific genre, Jesse’s music fuses R&B, reggae, Salsa and hip-hop.

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Hybrid. - Not confined to one specific genre, Jesse’s music fuses R&B, reggae, Salsa and hip-hop.

106 and Park - Jesse dropped by 106 and kicked it with Terrence and Rocsi - Photo by Andrecia Spence

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106 and Park - Jesse dropped by 106 and kicked it with Terrence and Rocsi - Photo by Andrecia Spence

Terrence and Rocsi - Jesse poses with the hosts of the livest show on television - Photo by Andrecia Spence

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Terrence and Rocsi - Jesse poses with the hosts of the livest show on television - Photo by Andrecia Spence