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Donell Jones (born May 22, 1973) is an American R&B singer, songwriter and producer, most notable for the hits “U Know What’s Up”, “Where I Wanna Be” and his cover of Stevie Wonder’s “Knocks Me Off My Feet”.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Jones’ upbringing was rough. He struggled between wanting to be a musician and to be a member of a street gang. After a brush with death, Jones left the gang and focused on a music career forming the group Porscha. However, Jones was gaining notice as a writer penning songs for established R&B acts such as Usher, producing the singer’s 1995 hit, “Think Of You”, 702’s “Get It Together” and also wrote for groups such as Brownstone and Silk.
In 1996, he signed with LaFace Records and released his debut album, My Heart, which included his hit cover of Stevie Wonder’s 1976 ballad “Knocks Me Off My Feet”. It wasn’t until 1999 however that Jones began to establish himself as a R&B hit maker with the album, Where I Wanna Be. The album yielded the number-one hits such as “U Know What’s Up”, which featured TLC member Lisa “Left-Eye” Lopes and the title track. Other hits included “Shorty (Got Her Eyes On Me)” and “This Luv”.
In 2002, Jones released the gold-selling Life Goes On album, which featured the hits, “You Know That I Love You” and “Put Me Down” featuring Styles P..
Where I Wanna Be” and his cover of Stevie Wonder’s “Knocks Me Off My Feet”.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Jones’ upbringing was rough. He struggled between wanting to be a musician and to be a member of a street gang. After a brush with death, Jones left the gang and focused on a music career forming the group Porscha. However, Jones was gaining notice as a writer penning songs for established R&B acts such as Usher, producing the singer’s 1995 hit, “
Think Of You”, 702’s “Get It Together” and also wrote for groups such as Brownstone and Silk.In 1996, he signed with LaFace Records and released his debut album, My Heart, which included his hit cover of Stevie Wonder’s 1976 ballad “
Knocks Me Off My Feet”. It wasn’t until 1999 however that Jones began to establish himself as a R&B hit maker with the album, Where I Wanna Be. The album yielded the number-one hits such as “U Know What’s Up”, which featured TLC member Lisa “Left-Eye” Lopes and the title track. Other hits included “Shorty (Got Her Eyes On Me)” and “This Luv”.In 2002, Jones released the gold-selling Life Goes On album, which featured the hits, “
You Know That I Love You” and “Put Me Down” featuring Styles P..
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estardeepbrown wrote:
<3
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msblp862 wrote:
He is the BEST!!!
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Rascott03 wrote:
When he does a slow jam right, it's amazing.
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SimonaMC wrote:
Life Goes On <3
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LoWri66 wrote:
Mm mmm <3
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blustarent wrote:
<3
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AALIYAHangel25 wrote:
U KNOW WHAT'S UP<3
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showdeez wrote:
he never disappoints me, djones since '95 providing those bedroom bangers. stop hatin', make babies...
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Kaye_Love wrote:
am i the only one that likes his new album?
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G-one123 wrote:
Do U Wanna, is a crazy tune...Love this slow jams classic. New album is really a bit disappointing.
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Dana_UK wrote:
Stick to the original Donell Jones style music we love it !
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GOTNOTIME4BS wrote:
Im so disappointed in the new album..."All About The Sex" is a standout track though...
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Graphysiquez wrote:
I think the new album is 100% sex pressed on a cd, fools!!
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iRoqk wrote:
Since I'm hearing that the new album sucks...I'll stick to Where I Wanna Be and Life Goes On.
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SoulJazzsterInc wrote:
The New Album Sucks So Bad!!! [2] So sad to say, it's like it wasn't Donell Jones anymore
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tunde4ever wrote:
The New Album Sucks So Bad!!!
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SoulJazzsterInc wrote:
New album is disappointing :( What happened with Donell Jones?
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lucashaughton wrote:
Girl you know what's up ♪
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Patekon wrote:
i looooooooooooooove you
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Stacy84 wrote:
Donell is just so smooth. One of the best male R&B singers(vocally & musically) in my opinion. I love all his music. <3
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