Jessie Louise, known as Jesi Terrell in the Entertainment Industry, is a native of Chicago, IL.The place where all of her Humble beginnings originated. Jesi grew up with a love for all types of Music and has a Gospel background as well as coming from generations of singers, notably her Father, Cleo Mottley who sang with The Soul Stirrers in his earlier years. Her Uncle John Terrell sang with Impressions (Curtis Mayfield) Also in his earlier years.

The rising songstress love of music began with singing in the Church Choir. She’s acontemporary R&B Superstar. One cannot help but notice her voice. She delivers a cutting edge,sultry sound, that's sweetened around the edges.

Jesi is seasoned Chicago music scene veteran who has opened for B.B. King and Eric Clapton and travelled with Little Milton. In 2009, Jesi moved to Washington, DC where she united with herband, which she has affectionately, named “The LMB”. The LMB is a powerful, funky blues,and soulful band. This young lady is surely making a name for herself in the DC, MD, VA, theChicago area. Her passion for Singing and Performing R&B, Soul and Blues Music began over 20 years.

Jesi Terrell won the award for "Best Song Of The Year" and "Artist Of The Year" Award for 2016 By the National Southern Soul Foundation. Jesi has also been nominated for awards in 5 categories, best vocals, new artist in southern soul, best mid - tempo song, best soulful singer and best artist.