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BLP refimprove|date=April 2012Infobox musical artist|image=|caption= Donell Jones at BET Awards 2006|name = Donell Jones|background = solo_singer|birth_date = Birth date and age|1973|5|22|death_date =|origin = Chicago , Illinois , United States |genre = Rhythm and blues|R& B |occupation = Singer-songwriter , Music producer|producer |years_active = 1995–present|label = Untouchables/ LaFace / Zomba Records|Zomba / BMG (1995–2007) E1 Music|E1 (2010-)| associated_acts = Lisa Lopes |website = Donell Jones (born May 22, 1973, Chicago , Illinois ) is an United States|American Rhythm and blues|R& B singer , songwriter and record producer .
He is most notable for the hit record|hits " U Know What's Up ," " Where I Wanna Be (Donell Jones song)|Where I Wanna Be ," and his cover version|cover of Stevie Wonder 's "Knocks Me Off My Feet". Jones broke to the music scene in the late 1990s with the release of his second album, Where I Wanna Be (Donell Jones album)|Where I Wanna Be .
Biography
Contrary to persistent Internet rumours, Donell Jones is not the son of gospel music legend Bobby Jones (singer)|Bobby Jones . However, his father, Roy Jones (not the Roy Jones, Jr.|famous boxer ) is a minister --- just not the Reverend Bobby Jones. http://hiphopwired.com/2010/11/09/donell-jones-talks-about-new-album-lyrics-his-relationship-with-his-father-gospel-singer-bobby-jones-video/ Donell Jones Talks About New Album "Lyrics" & His Relationship With His "Father" Gospel Singer Bobby Jones Video. Hip-Hop Wired (2010-11-09). Retrieved on 2012-04-09. Jones' upbringing was rough. He struggled between wanting to be a musician and a member of the Gangster Disciples , a street gang Citation needed|date=July 2008. After a brush with death, Jones left the gang and focused on a music career forming the group Porscha Citation needed|date=September 2009. However, Jones was gaining notice as a writer penning songs for established R& B acts such as Usher (entertainer)|Usher (he produced the singer's 1995 hit " Think of You ")cite web|url= http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll? p=amg& sql=11:jjfuxq8gldde~T1|title=Biography: Donell Jones|last=Birchmeier|first=Jason|publisher= All Media Guide|AMG |accessdate=8 May 2010 and 702 (band) 's "Get It Together". Jones also wrote for groups such as Brownstone and Silk .
He has five daughters and one son Citation needed|date=April 2011.
Music career
In 1996, Donell Jones was signed with Untouchables/ LaFace Records by DJ Eddie F of Heavy D and The Boyz and released his debut album, My Heart (Donell Jones album)|My Heart , which included the 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 true R& B hit maker with his second album, Where I Wanna Be (Donell Jones album)|Where I Wanna Be . The album yielded number-one hits such as " U Know What's Up ", produced by Eddie F and Darren Lighty which featured TLC (band)|TLC member Lisa "Left-Eye" Lopes and the title track. Other hits included "Shorty Got Her Eyes on Me" and "This Luv". The album went on to sell over one million copies and garnered Jones an American Music Award.
In 2000, Jones recorded the song "I'll Go" for the Love & Basketball (soundtrack)|Love and Basketball soundtrack .
Jones released his third album in 2002, the gold-selling Life Goes On (Donell Jones album)|Life Goes On album. It featured the hits, "You Know That I Love You" (#16 R& b), "Don't Leave" featuring G-Wise and "Put Me Down" featuring Styles P. .
Four years later in 2006 Jones released his fourth album, Journey of a Gemini which included the Tim & Bob produced song "I'm Gonna Be". It had moderate success reaching #40 on Urban AC . "Spend The Night" also received notable airplay.
Donell Jones' new album, Lyrics (album)|Lyrics , was released on September 28, 2010 under E1 Music . http://blog.thenext2shine.com/2009/interview-with-rnb-veteran-donell-jones EXCLUSIVE Interview: with R& B Veteran, Donell Jones - TheNext2Shine.com. Blog.thenext2shine.com. Retrieved on 2012-04-09.
Voice
Voice
Spinto Tenor
Highest note
E#5 in "Special Girl"
Highest Full Voice Note
C5 in "Wish You Were Here"
Lowest note
B2 in "Comeback"
Discography
Studio albums
Year
Title
Chart positions
RIAA Certifications
U.S.
U.S. R& B
1996
My Heart
Released: June 4, 1996
180
30
1999
Where I Wanna Be
Released: May 29, 1999
35
6
Platinum
2002
Life Goes On
Released: June 4, 2002
3
2
Gold
2006
Journey of a Gemini
Release: June 20, 2006
15
1
2009
The Lost Files
Release: November 24, 2009
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2010
Lyrics
Release: September 28, 2010Hanna, Mitchell. (2010-08-03) http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11846/title.tuesday-rap-release-dates-kanye-west-big-l-gucci-mane-black-milk/ Tuesday Rap Release Dates: Kanye West, Big L, Gucci Mane, Black Milk | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales. HipHop DX. Retrieved on 2012-04-09.
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