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Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome 90s R&B legend Donell Jones! He shares his early beginnings and influences growing up in Chicago, and his journey through the golden age of R&B music on the LaFace label. Donell opens up about the challenges of being on a label with major talents like Usher, Pink, Toni Braxton, and OutKast, and the patience required as he waited for his moment to shine.
He reflects on his iconic debut album, Where I Wanna Be, discussing the extensive work that went into its creation and his hopes for its success. Donell also shares his excitement about new artists sampling his music and the joy it brings him when his work gains renewed popularity plus more. You don't want to miss it!
0:00 - 2:59 Intro
2:59 - 3:20 What made you fall in love with R&B?
3:20 - 3:55 Did you sing in Church?
3:55 - 4:30 How did you get to singing
4:30 - 5:21 What made you want to get into songwriting?
5:31 - 6:37 Being apart of a singing group
6:37 - 7:45 Being signed from singing outside
7:45 - 8:20 Being apart of the untouchables album
8:20 - 9:20 Tell me about being signed with Eddie F
9:20 - 9:55 Being signed solo
9:55 - 11:00 In the hood and knock me off my feet
11:00 - 12:02 Being around the right people
12:02 - 13:10 Did you look at male 90s r&b as competition?
13:10 - 15:20 Where I wanna be
15:20 - 16:02 The first single
16:02 - 16:25 You know wassup
16:25 - 21:47 Deep Dive: Where I Wanna Be
21:47 - 22:26 Do you have a favorite song from that album?
22:26 - 23:21 Do you have any regrets creatively?
23:21 - 24:20 What are your thoughts on where the music business is now?
24:20 - 25:08 Independent artists marketing their music
25:08 - 26:40 How does it feel to have independent but still have a legendary catalog?
26:40 - 27:51 The new generation flipping your music
27:51 - 28:50 Do you have stories of being screwed from publishing?
28:50 - 29:41 Have you ever gotten your heart broken in this business?
29:41 - 30:44 Do you have a team or are you self managed?
30:44 - 31:12 Are your hats apart of your signature style?
31:12 - 31:26 The new style of R&B artists
31:26 - 31:53 Are you mentoring any of the new artist?
31:53 - 32:58 Are you listening to new artists?
32:58 - 34:25 Spotlight being on Male R&B vs Women
34:25 - 35:36 Vulnerability in the R&B Space
35:36 - 36:42 Top 5 R&B Songs
36:42 - 37:60 What’s the last song that inspired you?
37:60 - 40:13 Top R&B Group
40:13 - 40:56 What’s up next for you?
40:56 - 41:35 Karma
41:35 - 43:12 What’s your writing process?
43:12 - 44:30 30 years in the game
44:30 - 44:46 Closing
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🎙️ Hosted & Created by: Ian Von
🚀 Produced by: Launch Pod Studio
🎧 Shot by: Chris Foster Media
🎥 Edited by: Lazy Pickle Studios
📲 Presented by: Revolt Podcast Network
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He reflects on his iconic debut album, Where I Wanna Be, discussing the extensive work that went into its creation and his hopes for its success. Donell also shares his excitement about new artists sampling his music and the joy it brings him when his work gains renewed popularity plus more. You don't want to miss it!
0:00 - 2:59 Intro
2:59 - 3:20 What made you fall in love with R&B?
3:20 - 3:55 Did you sing in Church?
3:55 - 4:30 How did you get to singing
4:30 - 5:21 What made you want to get into songwriting?
5:31 - 6:37 Being apart of a singing group
6:37 - 7:45 Being signed from singing outside
7:45 - 8:20 Being apart of the untouchables album
8:20 - 9:20 Tell me about being signed with Eddie F
9:20 - 9:55 Being signed solo
9:55 - 11:00 In the hood and knock me off my feet
11:00 - 12:02 Being around the right people
12:02 - 13:10 Did you look at male 90s r&b as competition?
13:10 - 15:20 Where I wanna be
15:20 - 16:02 The first single
16:02 - 16:25 You know wassup
16:25 - 21:47 Deep Dive: Where I Wanna Be
21:47 - 22:26 Do you have a favorite song from that album?
22:26 - 23:21 Do you have any regrets creatively?
23:21 - 24:20 What are your thoughts on where the music business is now?
24:20 - 25:08 Independent artists marketing their music
25:08 - 26:40 How does it feel to have independent but still have a legendary catalog?
26:40 - 27:51 The new generation flipping your music
27:51 - 28:50 Do you have stories of being screwed from publishing?
28:50 - 29:41 Have you ever gotten your heart broken in this business?
29:41 - 30:44 Do you have a team or are you self managed?
30:44 - 31:12 Are your hats apart of your signature style?
31:12 - 31:26 The new style of R&B artists
31:26 - 31:53 Are you mentoring any of the new artist?
31:53 - 32:58 Are you listening to new artists?
32:58 - 34:25 Spotlight being on Male R&B vs Women
34:25 - 35:36 Vulnerability in the R&B Space
35:36 - 36:42 Top 5 R&B Songs
36:42 - 37:60 What’s the last song that inspired you?
37:60 - 40:13 Top R&B Group
40:13 - 40:56 What’s up next for you?
40:56 - 41:35 Karma
41:35 - 43:12 What’s your writing process?
43:12 - 44:30 30 years in the game
44:30 - 44:46 Closing
✅ LISTEN, FOLLOW, AND RATE
🎙️ Hosted & Created by: Ian Von
🚀 Produced by: Launch Pod Studio
🎧 Shot by: Chris Foster Media
🎥 Edited by: Lazy Pickle Studios
📲 Presented by: Revolt Podcast Network
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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