Track Listing

1. U Know What's Up
2. Shorty (Got Her Eyes On Me)
3. Where I Wanna Be
4. Have You Seen Her
5. This Luv
6. All Her Love
7. It's Alright
8. Think About It (Don't Call My Crib)
9. He Won't Hurt You
10. Pushin'
11. I Wanna Luv You
12. U Know What's Up (1) - Jones, Donell & Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #9517 in Music
• Released on: 1999-10-01
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .21 pounds

Amazon.co.uk Review
There's a whole slew of R&B fans who fiend for D'Angelo, because he doesn't sound like your run-of-the-mill soul smoothie, and flashes of uniqueness are what keeps many of the slew from slitting their throats in frustration over the everyday ho-hum state of affairs. Enter singer-songwriter Donell Jones, whose second effort asks the question "What makes a hit?" The answer is his single "U Know What's Up": hooks upon hooks, a catchy melody and a sexy but low-key vibe, put together in a way that's more than just retro-trendy. The rest of the Where I Wanna Be is classy and idiosyncratic without being too artsy--a perfect buy if you need a break from all the preening and smoke blowing that's all too common. --Amy Linden

CD Description
The man most known for penning the Usher hit single "Think of You", Donell Jones returns to the R&B music scene with his second effort WHERE I WANNA BE. His blend of smooth harmonies and mid-tempo grooves places him among an elite class ofR&B artists. With his first album, Donell Jones maintained a low profile with songs made strictly for the clubs. But on"U Know What's Up", Jones keeps that underground feel, while managing to put a commercial spin on his music. Other songs like "Think About It (Don't Call My Crib)" and "Shorty (Got Her Eyes on Me)" showcase Donell's unique songwriting talent. With a sound reminiscent of the '80s R&B group Loose Ends, WHERE I WANNA BE is neo-soul meets bump-n-grind music.

Customer Reviews

a must have
when i first heard Donell it was in 1999 when he released the smash hit "U know what up" which broke into every night club standing. Since then i have bought all three CD's and i can proudly say that this is the best rnb album i have amongst many. This album is full of one great song after another and whatever situation your in, its sure to lift your head high. What im really trying to say is that if your an rnb fan then this is the choice for you.

Fantastic
Quite simply, this album is a piece of art. It is feel good, has serious undertones, and fantastic lyrics. Particularly addictive are Shorty (Got Her Eyes On Me), All her Love, This Luv, Have You Seen Her, ok so all of them are great!

Musically speaking, the interplay between the lyrics and instrumentals are sublime. The tracks have been constructed such that you can hear something different every time. Trust me, you will never get bored of this timeless album. Definitely not a disappointment

Where u wanna be
Brilliant! similar to a lot of satisfied owners of this album, i own it because of 'u know what's up'. having said that, it's r'n'b at its absolute best! it is a reaffirmation of donell jones' musical style - see his first album 'my heart' - soulful, yet upbeat. an absolute masterpiece. BONUS: you know those times when you 'think it' but just can't 'say it', well, put this on - skip one and thirteen, save for when things are happy again - and relax. oh! i'm dancing to one of the songs at my wedding, get the album and guess which... absolute masterpiece!