Jesse who was born in Chicago on February 20, 1985 spent most of his childhood in Jamaica and Miami before spreading roots as a teenager in New York City. In his youth Jesse spent most of his time outside of school learning valuable life lessons from his family. His aunts and uncles taught him the value of setting goals for himself; his grandmother a respect for spirituality; his mother a sense of passion and the importance of staying dedicated and focused in order to reach his goals and from all of them was grown an adoration and reverence for music.
Jesse’s own musical creations began in the 4th grade. He developed a talent for hearing sounds in his environment and using them as a guide to create melodies that he would record on his karaoke machine. It was around this time that he began to seek out music outside of what he had been exposed to growing up. He sought out soul artists such as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Donny Hathaway; enigmatic artists such as Bjork, Sade and Pink Floyd and realizing from them the impact of words in their songs he began to delve into the writings of Shakespeare and Langston Hughes. From them he learned how to create depth in his lyrics. He studied their use of metaphors and imagery, and examined how they used these techniques to create stories and worked these methods into his own personal style.
At 16 Jesse was selected out of the nation to be 1 of 13 singers in the Grammy Jazz Ensemble, where he was discovered and later recruited by The New School University for Jazz and Contemporary Music. While studying at The New School University, Jesse worked on refining his skills as a writer, performer, arranger, producer and vocalist. He studied with classical trainer Kenneth Kamal Scott and soul artist Bilal. He also created bonds with other talented creative people who became integral parts of his team and dedicated musicians forming his supporting band, The Beauty Created.
In early 2008 Jesse entered into the mainstream music scene with his first release Dopamine: My Life On My Back. His first single from that album, Tabloids peaked at #2 on the Billboard Video Monitor. His ambitious follow-up release later that year, The Beauty Created affirmed critics’ acclaim for Dopamine while solidifying Jesse’s defining place in the history of soul music. With the success of both albums, music videos and many collaborations with contemporaries such as The Foreign Exchange, Theophilus London, MeLo-X, Machine Drum, and Phantom Lover he has gained international recognition and built a loyal worldwide following.
Jesse’s talent and hard work was also recognized by BET in 2010 when they tapped him to be a major component in their BET Music Matters™ campaign granting him the distinction of being one of the first Independent Artists to premiere a video on their popular show 106 & Park. Jesse was further rewarded by earning a nomination for a 2010 Soul Train Award, which can be largely credited to his release of the video, Amorous (dir. Jarrett Woo) and his worldwide Romantic Movement Tour that year.
Currently Jesse is completing his third album Love Apparatus with producer Machine Drum. With the lead single B4 the Night is Thru, released on Robert “Bobbito” García’s vinyl label Alala Records, they delighted fans and critics alike with the evolution of his sound. Jesse considers himself a musical explorer. While recording Love Apparatus Jesse traveled worldwide marking new experiences and exploring new sounds and incorporating that into the project. In his own words he says, “I create World Soul that marks moments in time. Each time I introduce new music to my fans I want it to become a defining part of their lives as much as it is a part of mine.”
Create Beauty
Jesse Boykins III Lyrics
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Follow thru with a hello
Around you Im feeling psychic
And I can tell you really like this
And I got more where that came from
Follow me to my home
Its raining storming oh
So so cold
I got somethings we could do too
Come on Darling
The world so ugly
Gotta help me
Create Beauty
Come on baby
Create Beauty with me
Lead me in the right direction
I wanna go where its dripping
Baby I'll be your protection
So lets do what we gotta do
Your body sweet like some maple, I know Im more than able
And I really wanna savor
Every-part of you
Come on Darling
The world so ugly
Gotta help me
Create Beauty
Come on baby
Create Beauty with me
In the first verse of Jesse Boykins III's song "Create Beauty," the singer expresses his determination to persistently pursue the person he's interested in. He's feeling intuitive around them and seems to sense that they're enjoying the conversation. He invites them to come back to his house and says that he has more to offer. This invitation is accompanied by a description of the inclement weather and some potential indoor activities.
The chorus urges the object of the singer's affection to collaborate with him in creating something beautiful. They both acknowledge the ugliness present in the world and the importance of working together to counteract it. The second verse is more sensual and boasts of the singer's ability to savor every part of the person's body. He frames this in terms of protection and suggests that together, they'll go to a place where sensuality can thrive.
Overall, "Create Beauty" is a song about intimacy, vulnerability, and mutual respect. The singer is not just interested in physical gratification but is invested in creating something meaningful with their partner. He recognizes their shared responsibility to foster beauty in a world that can often be harsh and unforgiving. The lyrical imagery reinforces this message, using weather to reflect the emotional state of the characters and the importance of a cozy indoor space where they can be vulnerable with each other.
Line by Line Meaning
So I'll stay persistent
I am determined to see this through
Follow thru with a hello
I will continue to pursue you and initiate communication
Around you I'm feeling psychic
I have a strong intuitive sense about you and our connection
And I can tell you really like this
I sense that you are enjoying our interaction
And I got more where that came from
I have a lot to offer and share with you, beyond what we've experienced so far
Follow me to my home
Come with me and explore the possibilities of our relationship
Its raining storming oh
The weather is bleak and unpleasant
Ugly outside
The world is dreary and uninviting
So so cold
The atmosphere is chilly and unwelcoming
I got somethings we could do too
I have activities and experiences to share that can brighten up the day
Come on Darling
Addressing the person in a loving and affectionate way
The world so ugly
Expressing a negative sentiment about the state of the world
Gotta help me
Requesting assistance and collaboration
Create Beauty
Invoke creativity and inspiration to make something beautiful
Come on baby
Addressing the person in an endearing way
Lead me in the right direction
Seeking guidance in how to proceed in our relationship
I wanna go where its dripping
Expressing interest in exploring sensual and intimate experiences
Baby I'll be your protection
Offering to provide safety and care for the person in question
So lets do what we gotta do
Agreeing to work together to achieve mutual goals and desires
Your body sweet like some maple
Complimenting the person's physical qualities in a creative and unique way
I know I'm more than able
Confident in one's ability to meet the other person's needs and wants
And I really wanna savor
Expressing a desire to enjoy and appreciate each moment with the person
Every-part of you
Appreciating and acknowledging all aspects of the person's being
Writer(s): Boykins Jesse Dee
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