Where I Wanna Be is one such release: Donell's only record to ever go platinum, and a fascinating look into the ambivalence of a player in an over-saturated mythos at the turn of the century. Certain albums showcase this balance with such grace that it's tragic when they don't make their way through the cultural game of Telephone we all play. But, when done well, these same elements elevate r&b to some of the highest heights music can reach. Combine that with heavy use of melisma, same-y production, and lyrics that are often forgettable (at times, even trite!) and you've got yourself a recipe for some valid criticism. This can make it feel exhausting to sift through, even for music digging enthusiasts. The genre has suffered from commercial over-saturation since it started gaining traction in the 1990s, resulting in a near omnipresent body of music that heavily favors the single over the LP format. It's not difficult to sympathize with detractors of contemporary r&b. Oh, yeah, yeah.Review Summary: Many consider the arena of modern r&b and soul to be a cliche, but Donell Jones challenges that notion on Where I Wanna Be, serving up underrated neo-soul just a couple of months before y2k yielded a new wave of the amalgam genre. I would give anything just to be with you Sacrifice my life to make your dreams come true You gave my heart a brand new start we'll never part I wanna be where you are (Chorus*) (Bridge) I can promise you, baby To save this real love you're giving me I could never ever do you wrong Oh, no, oh, no, no. I would give anything just to be with you Sacrificed my life to make your dreams com true You gave my heart a brand new start we'll never part I wann be where you are (Chorus) I want you to know That I could give you love I want you to know That I am promising you the world I want you to know That I love you so No one can take your love away from me (Verse 2) I want you to see I can be all the man you'll ever need I think of you only Your future with me It's a love that grows too far beyond a dream I don't wanna be lonely Baby, you know, yeah. (Verse 1) I want you to know You're the best thing that came into my life You make me feel so right You've opened my eyes A new world for me to see what we could be I don't wanna be lonely Baby, you know, yeah.
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