What Happened to Jewell Caples? Tributes pour in as Former Death Row Records Singer Dies at 53
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Jewell Caples, better known as Jewell, was an American contemporary R&B singer best known for her early 1990s work with Death Row Records. The “First Lady of Death Row Records” was her moniker. From 1992 through 1997, Jewell contributed vocals to albums by Death Row artists like as Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and 2Pac, as well as film soundtracks produced by the company. Her biggest solo triumph was her 1994 rendition of Shirley Brown’s song “Woman to Woman,” which appeared on the soundtrack to Murder Was the Case. In 1995, it peaked at #16 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart[5] and #26 on Adult R&B Airplay.
What did Jewell Caples manager Timothy Beal say?
Jewell Caples’ manager, Timothy Beal, told ET in a statement, “Jewell was a unique lady with a great heart. She had attended my wedding on February 12th of this year. We had several spiritual discussions. She’d gone from extreme gangster rap to faith-based gospel vocalist and composer.”
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The message went on, “We’ve been working hard for her comeback, and we wish we could have seen her make it. Personally, I shall miss her terribly. Goodbye to a wonderful friend and a wonderful woman… RIP, she is gone but not forgotten. Her soul will live on via her songs for future years. Rest in Power and Peace.”
What was the cause of death?
At this moment, the cause of death remains unknown. Jewell Caples died Friday morning, according to Vibe, who broke the news first. The announcement comes just a few months after Jewell Caples was sent to the hospital for a cardiac problem. Jewell Caples rose to prominence after featuring on albums by Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Tupac titled The Chronic, Doggystyle, and All Eyez on Me, respectively.
Previously, she provided vocals for gangsta rap pioneers N.W.A. After signing with Death Row Records in 1992, Jewell Caples launched her own solo career. She is best known for her rendition of Shirley Brown’s “Woman to Woman,” which reached No. 72 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 16 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hop-Hop Songs chart. Regina King, a rising actress, appeared in her “Woman to Woman” music video. Jewell Caples would later appear on the soundtracks of Deep Cover and Above the Rim.
I'm hearing that Jewell Caples passed away today. She was signed to Death Row Records in the '90s and sang on 'The Chronic' and 'Doggystyle' plus having two songs on both the 'Above The Rim' and 'Murder Was The Case' soundtracks. #RIP
pic.twitter.com/xCF2dOvdtq— Ashford & Sexin' (@markchappelle) May 6, 2022Advertisement
Loved her on all the 2Pac songs she sung on. One of the dopest hook singers during Mid-90s Hip-Hop (Golden Era).
— NIC MAG (@NICMAG213) May 6, 2022
RIP Jewell Caples pic.twitter.com/0v69Il9403
Jewell Caples @deathrowmusic First Lady RIP 🕊️🕯️
— Royalty (@RoyKable) May 6, 2022
Thk you for your contribution 2 the culture with those amazing vocals on them @drdre beats. You are one of those beautiful black soulish pioneer voices that paved the way ❤️
Love 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/r4p4q0QOPA
R.i.p to the first lady of hip-hop most controversial label , Death row records. Jewell Caples, known as Jewell, Ju-L, Jew'ell, Jewell Newton, was an American singer that has performed on multi-platinum R&B/Hip-Hop albums. Jewell was signed to Death Row Records from 1992 to 1996 pic.twitter.com/8MhFp1kCMv
— L E W I S K K O (@Lewiskko) May 7, 2022
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