Donell Jones Quotes, born May 22, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer whose soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics defined late 1990s and early 2000s R&B. Rising to fame with his sophomore album Where I Wanna Be (1999), featuring the Billboard Hot 100 number-two hit “U Know What’s Up,” Jones has released seven albums, including 100% Free (2020). Known for his introspective style, he’s navigated personal challenges like alcoholism and family responsibilities, channeling them into his music. These 15 quotes—sourced from his songs, interviews, and posts on X—reflect his insights on love, personal growth, resilience, and authenticity, capturing his emotional depth and enduring influence in R&B.
15 Donell Jones Quotes
- “Romance is about love. It’s about two people sharing intimate moments expressing that love.” (quotefancy.com, n.d.)
- “I’m digging you, I’m feeling you, and you know what’s up, said I’m big on you and I’m wanting you, so tell me what’s up.” (Song, “U Know What’s Up,” Where I Wanna Be, 1999)
- “I’ve stayed true to my music and I sing heartfelt songs with a message.” (azquotes.com, n.d.)
- “The greatest gift in life is finding out who you really are and knowing that you never really lose, you just grow!!! Experience is everything.” (Post on X, @donelljones96, 2017-09-02)
- “Where I wanna be is with you, girl, my heart’s callin’ out for you.” (Song, “Where I Wanna Be,” Where I Wanna Be, 1999)
- “Often times we look for others to bring us happiness but you the only one that provide yourself everlasting happiness… #lovethyself.” (Post on X, @donelljones96, 2016-08-10)
- “Meditation changed my life—it helped me find peace and break free from things holding me back.” (Interview, BET, 2021)
- “Shorty got her eyes on me, I’m feelin’ that vibe, let’s see where this love can be.” (Song, “Shorty (Got Her Eyes on Me),” Where I Wanna Be, 1999)
- “I wanted to be a better person for my son and my family—that’s what drove me to change.” (Interview, BET, 2021)
- “This love is forever, girl, I’m never lettin’ go, you’re my everything.” (Song, “This Luv,” Where I Wanna Be, 1999)
- “I feel like an antenna sometimes, picking up signals and letting the music flow through me.” (Interview, BET, 2021)
- “You just don’t treat them bad, oh, how I feel so sad, now that I wanna leave, she’s crying her heart to me.” (Song, “Where I Wanna Be,” Where I Wanna Be, 1999, quoted in post on X, @LandonisLaForge, 2025-05-20)
- “Creating 100% Free was about giving back—freedom from pain, from struggle, from masks.” (Interview, BET, 2021)
- “I’ve been caught doing wrong things, but I grew up, made amends, and became a different person.” (Interview, BET, 2021)
- “Love’s a journey, and every song I write is a step toward understanding it.” (Interview, SoulTracks, 2019)
Donell Jones’s quotes are a soulful blend of romantic yearning, personal transformation, and musical authenticity, inspiring fans to embrace self-discovery and resilience. Which one’s got you vibin’ with his Chicago R&B groove? Drop it in the comments and keep his legacy shinin’!
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