See More Your browser does not support the audio element. Forever Donell JonesLyrics:For once in my life,I can say that love has taken over me, yeahYou possess the key That open up my lifeBefore there was you I fel. Apart from the surprisingly brash "Step the F*** Off" and the Michael Jackson tribute "I Miss the King," not much sticks out, but the album is consistently likeable, filled with comfortable, mid-wattage grooves, yearning ballads (including the Teena Marie-sampling "Closer I Get to You"), and a couple diversions into racier content (such as "You Know" and "Ride This"). Forever is even closer to being a one-man show than 2010's Lyrics, with Jones performing every instrument but guitar, and he gets only a little songwriting assistance (and no guest appearances from MCs). More should be made of Jones' versatility. There's no denying that his fan base is devoted and significant in size each one of his albums has peaked within the R&B Top Ten, and he really is more of an album artist than a singles artist, since his releases tend to sustain a steady mood and have never seemed concerned with crossing over. Jones sixth album Forever was released in July 2013. 1 He later met DJ Eddie F of Heavy D and The Boyz and signed with Untouchables/LaFace Records, writing hits for Usher and 702. Jones is a son of a gospel singer and was raised in Chicago, IL.
The sticker on the front of Donell Jones' sixth album - his second release for veteran R&B-artist sanctuary eOne - refers to the singer as an "R&B superstar." For someone who has reached the Billboard R&B Top 20 only four times (the last time was in 2002), that's probably a stretch. Donell Jones, Where I Wanna Be Full Album. 1 and No.15 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. After a few years off, Jones returned in 2006 with Journey of a Gemini, which was a huge success. Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs. 3 on the Billboard 200 and went RIAA Gold.