Loren LaRosa sits down with R&B legend Donnell Jones for a rare, revealing conversation about the story behind some of his biggest records and the experiences that shaped his career. Donnell opens up about writing “Where I Wanna Be” while still in his relationship, the real-life emotions behind the song, and why fans still debate its meaning decades later.

He also takes Loren through his journey from Chicago to LaFace Records, writing for Usher, working with Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes and Big Pun, navigating the pressures of being a young father and superstar, and what it was really like coming up during the golden era of R&B.

Donnell gets candid about the drinking and partying that came with fame, the opportunities he feels he left on the table, and the one thing he wishes he could tell his younger self.

Loren LaRosa sits down with R&amp;B legend Donnell Jones for a rare, revealing conversation about the story behind some of his biggest records and the experiences that shaped his career. Donnell opens up about writing &ldquo;Where I Wanna Be&rdquo; while still in his relationship, the real-life emotions behind the song, and why fans still debate its meaning decades later.
He also takes Loren through his journey from Chicago to LaFace Records, writing for Usher, working with Lisa &ldquo;Left Eye&rdquo; Lopes and Big Pun, navigating the pressures of being a young father and superstar, and what it was really like coming up during the golden era of R&amp;B.
Donnell gets candid about the drinking and partying that came with fame, the opportunities he feels he left on the table, and the one thing he wishes he could tell his younger self.

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Donnell Jones Finally Tells the Story Behind “Where I Wanna Be”

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