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Donell Jones was born on 22 May, 1973 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. Discover Donell Jones's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 50 years old?

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Occupation Singer · songwriter · record producer
Age 50 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 22 May, 1973
Birthday 22 May
Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
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1973

Donell Jones (born May 22, 1973) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer from Chicago, Illinois.

1976

Its first two singles, "In the Hood" and a cover of Stevie Wonder's 1976 ballad "Knocks Me Off My Feet", became top thirty hits on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart as well as the New Zealand Singles Chart.

1990

He met record producer Eddie F in the mid-1990s and signed with his record label Untouchables Entertainment, beginning his career as a songwriter for its parent label, LaFace Records.

1996

Through the labels, he released his debut studio album, My Heart (1996) to poor commercial reception, although it spawned his first Billboard Hot 100 entries with the singles "In the Hood" and his cover of Stevie Wonder's "Knocks Me Off My Feet."

In June 1996, Jones released his debut album, My Heart, on LaFace Records.

While most of the album was produced by Jones himself, it also featured help from Eddie Ferrell's Untouchables Entertainment production team, involving Mookie, Marks Sparks, Kenny Tonge, and Darin Whittington.

A moderate commercial success, it peaked at number 30 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, but failed to reach the upper half of the US Billboard 200.

1999

Jones became best known for his second studio album Where I Wanna Be (1999) and its lead single, "U Know What's Up" (featuring Lisa Lopes).

The album received platinum certification by the Recording Industry of America (RIAA), and the song peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100; its follow-up single, "Where I Wanna Be" peaked within the top 40 on the chart.

In 1999, Jones enjoyed major success with the release of his second album, Where I Wanna Be.

Boosted by its hit single "U Know What's Up", which peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100.

"U Know What's Up" was a global hit, peaking within the top ten of the charts in Belgium (Flanders), the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom.

In the latter country, "U Know What's Up" entered and peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart, where it remained for two consecutive weeks behind "The Masses Against the Classes" by Manic Street Preachers and "Born to Make You Happy" by Britney Spears.

"Where I Wanna Be" peaked at number six on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States.

The album produced three further singles, including "Shorty (Got Her Eyes On Me)" and "Where I Wanna Be," the latter of which reached number two on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and was eventually certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales in excess of 1.0 million copies.

2000

In 2000, Jones recorded the song "I'll Go" for the soundtrack of the romantic drama film Love & Basketball, which earned him a Black Reel Award nomination for Best Original or Adapted Song.

The same year, he was also awarded an American Music Award in the Favorite Soul/R&B New Artist category.

Jones reteamed with his regular team of contributors, including Eddie F, Sheldon Goode, Jamie Hawkins, G-Wise, Kyle West, and Darren Lighty to work on his third album Life Goes On.

2002

His third album, Life Goes On (2002) reached number three on the Billboard 200 while his fourth album, Journey of a Gemini (2006) reached number 15.

Released in June 2002, it debuted number 3 on the Billboard 200 and at number three on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, becoming his highest-charting effort yet.

A steady seller it earned gold status from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Its three singles were less successful however, though lead single "You Know That I Love You" became a top twenty hit on the R&B charts.

2006

Jones' fourth album, Journey of a Gemini was released in 2006 and marked his first album to include a diverse roster of collaborators including production credits from Tim & Bob, Sean Garrett, Ryan Leslie, Tank, Mike City, and The Underdogs.

It became Jones' highest-charting album on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, where it topped at number one, while entering the top 20 on the Billboard 200.

2007

His compilation album, The Best of Donell Jones (2007) served as his final release with LaFace.

Jones is the son of Renee Byrd and gospel singer Roy Jones.

He was raised in Chicago, Illinois.

He later met DJ Eddie F of Heavy D & the Boyz and signed with Untouchables and LaFace Records, writing hits for Usher and 702.

2009

In 2009, Jones released The Lost Files, a collection of unreleased songs that were recorded between 1996 and 2004, through his own label Candyman Music Inc and TuneCore.

Serving as prelude to his next studio album, The Lost Files failed to chart.

2010

Lyrics, Jones' fifth regular album, was released in September 2010 via Candyman and eOne Music.

Chiefly produced by Jones' himself, it debuted and peaked at number 28 on the US Billboard 200 and at number nine on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, becoming his fourth entry on the latter chart.

Lyrics produced two singles, including "Love Like This" which reached the top five of Billboard's Adult R&B Songs chart.

2013

Jones' sixth album Forever was released in July 2013.

Another project conceived under Candyman and eOne Music, it debuted and peaked at number 20 on the Billboard 200 and reached number eight on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

The album spawned two singles.

Its title track which peaked at number 14 on Billboard's Adult R&B Songs chart.

2016

In 2016, Jones premiered the single "Never Let Her Go", a collaboration with rapper David Banner.

2017

In support of the single, he went on a promo tour during spring 2017.

2018

In 2018, Jones provided vocals, produced, and co-wrote on "23" by Jacquees off the album 4275 (2018).