Where I Wanna Be (song)

Infobox Single
Name = Where I Wanna Be


Artist = Donell Jones
from Album = "Where I Wanna Be"
Released = June 20, 2000
Format = 12"/CD Single
Recorded = 1999
Genre = R&B/Soul
Length = 4:13
Label = LaFace/Arista
Writer = Donell Jones
Producer = Donell Jones
Chart position = * #29 U.S. Hot 100, #2 U.S. R&B
Last single = "U Know What's Up" (1999)
This single = "Where I Wanna Be" (2000)
Next single = "This Luv" (2000)

"Where I Wanna Be" is the self-titled 3rd Single from the album "Where I Wanna Be" by Donell Jones. It charted at #29 on the Hot 100 chart and #2 on the R&B chart. It was also a huge hit on Urban Radio and Urban AC Radio. The song was self written & produced by Donell Jones. It's considered as his signature ballad. The song was based on Donell's own personal relationship problems he was going through at the time.

Content

The song is acclaimed due to its content, the message, the mellowness, the lyrical content and the Stevie Wonder esque' style in production and vocal arrangements.

Acclaim

According to many R&B and Hip hop lovers the song is widely-considered as one of the best R&B ballads of this decade, due to the smooth vocals and precision by Donell and for the relatable subject matter of the song.

Music video

The video was directed by acclaimed music video director Little X. The video was shot in Toronto, Canada in February 2000. It features an appearance by famous fashion designer Karl Kani.

Track listings

CD Single

# "Where I Wanna Be" (Album Version)
# "Where I Wanna Be" (Instrumental)
# "Where I Wanna Be" (Call Out Hook)

12" Single

# "Where I Wanna Be" (Album Version)
# "This Luv" (Album Version)
# "Where I Wanna Be" (Instrumental)
# "Where I Wanna Be" (Acapella)