Album Notes

Jesse O has opened for SEAN PAUL and KELIS. Born Jesse Afriyie, in Ghana, West Africa, and raised in the Bronx, Jesse O is not afraid to sing and write about who he really is. On his debut CD "Exposure", nominated for an OUTMUSIC Award for OUTSTANDING DEBUT RECORDING by a male, Jesse explores his sexuality and shares his thoughts. "Exposure", performed, written, and produced entirely by Jesse, is a refreshing mix of pop, R&B, hip-hop, reggae, and tribal rhythms. It has received airplay on various radio programs including Pink Mafia Radio, Rutgers University Radio, and The Lab Radio. Jesse O has headlined pride events all over the tri-state area and graced the stages of notable NYC venues such as Webster Hall and The Cuttin Room. Jesse is more than an entertainer. He’s a man with a message. His song “My Brotha”, recently adopted as an anthem by the support organization “Friends Offering Respect and Understanding for HIV", is a beautifully crafted ode to safer sex that has touched and inspired listeners. Jesse is sharing his love-affair with music with a growing audience as diverse as the world itself. He wants to continue to provide top-notch entertainment to the masses, while slipping in his messages of love and open-mindedness.