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title: "AltWire Indie Artist Of The Week – Jesse Boykins III"
url: https://altwire.net/altwire-indie-artist-jesse-boykins-iii/
author: "Altwire Staff"
published: 2017-12-13T18:00:03+00:00
updated: 2026-11-11T03:24:07+00:00
categories: ["News"]
tags: ["Artists To Watch"]
source: "AltWire (altwire.net)"
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# AltWire Indie Artist Of The Week – Jesse Boykins III

*By Altwire Staff · December 13, 2017*

![Album cover for Jesse Boykins III's Bartholomew: man in profile in denim jacket, framed by green and gold glow on orange](https://altwire.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/barth-300x300.jpg)

This week I would like to direct your attention to Jamaican soul singer **Jesse Boykins III** who brings world vibes to Brooklyn where he is currently based. Boykin is a musical veteran having studied under classical trainer **Kamal Scott** and **Bilal**. Drawing from influences of **Stevie Wonder**, **D' Angelo**, **Bilal**, and **Maxwell Boykin** is able to craft a classic yet modern take on soul/neo soul bringing in bits of world music as well. For those looking to get acquainted with Boykin's soulful vibes listen to his latest release '*Bartholomew*'. Here is one of the lead singles from the release entitled *'Everybody Shut Up'*

Jesse Boykins III- *Everybody Shut Up*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQGnuEn3hPs

To see the rest of Jesse's visual expressions from the album '***Bartholomew***' visit his YouTube channel and be sure to subscribe and purchase his latest release.

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC101szb_8huiQht2JuVgktQ](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC101szb_8huiQht2JuVgktQ)

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From AltWire: https://altwire.net/altwire-indie-artist-jesse-boykins-iii/