![]() “On “My Heart,” I didn’t use live instruments, and that’s what I wanted to capture on this album. “ Stories about situations guys go through, and situations women go through.” “ This album is straight story telling,” Donell said at the time. For Donell it made each song a complete, a personal story. With the success of his earlier songwriting projects, “ Where I Wanna Be” above all really showcased Donell‘s talent as a songwriter. With two identical CDs, one cleverly designated “ for the car,” the other “ for the crib.” The album was uniquely packaged in the days of compact disc. In 1996 Donell Jones released his debut solo effort, “ My Heart.” Which featured his amazing cover of Stevie Wonder’s “ Knocks Me Off My Feet,” The debut album was followed up by the Platinum-selling sophomore release, “ Where I Wanna Be.” “ I just wanted to make a record that sounded great, from the beginning to the end.” Donell recently told UB for this feature. He contributed vital vocal arrangements that highlighted Madonna‘s 1994 platinum release, Bedtime Stories. The two biggest were Usher‘s 1995 hit “ Think Of You” and 702‘s “ Get It Together.” Around that time, Donell also wrote songs for Silk and Brownstone. ![]() Solid songwriting skills earned him credits as a songwriter of several hits before his first album release. ![]() The album is a R&B classic! Where I Wanna Be combines lush musical arrangements with modern, hip-hop inspired beats that create a rich collection of sultry ballads and R&B pop tunes. Today, is the 20th Anniversary of the release of “ Where I Wanna Be” by singer/songwriter/producer/musician Donell Jones.
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