Donell Jones - Where I Wanna Be Lyrics

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"Where I Wanna Be" is a song by American R&B singer Donell Jones. It was written and produced by Jones and Kyle West for his same-titled second album (1999). Released as the album's fourth and final single, the song charted at number Twenty nine on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, marking his second top five hit on the latters chart. A sequel to the song titled "Where You Are (Is Where I Wanna Be) (Part 2)" appeared on Jones' next album Life Goes On in 2002. Also in 2017, singer Mariah Carey sampled the song for her single "I Don't", which featured rapper YG in the fifteen studio album. more »

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Donell Jones

Donell Jones (born May 22, 1973) is an American R&B singer, songwriter and record producer. more »

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Genre Classification "Where I Wanna Be" by Donell Jones is classified as an R&B and soul song, exhibiting the traditional rhythmic bluesy characteristics of the genre combined with strong soulful lyrics.

Chart Performance It was one of Donell Jones' most successful songs, reaching the number one position on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.

Album Title-Track "Where I Wanna Be" is also the title of Donell Jones' second studio album, indicating the significance of the song to the overall theme of the album.

Release Date The song was released on November 9, 1999, as part of the album of the same name.

Grammy Nomination The song got Donell Jones a Grammy nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 2001, recognizing his vocal prowess and artistic expression in this song.

Gold Certification The song has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying sales of over half a million units.

Song Composition Donell Jones wrote the song himself, further demonstrating his talents as not just a performer but also a composer.

Song Production The song was produced by Donell Jones and Kyle West, who have both had successful careers in the music industry.

Music Video The music video of "Where I Wanna Be" involves a storyline where Donell Jones is seen choosing between love and career, mirroring the internal struggle depicted in the song lyrics.

Critical Acclaim The song has received praise for its heartfelt lyrics and smooth, soulful delivery, building a significant fan base over the years.

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