The song peaked at #29 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached #2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart [1.2.14, 1.2.17 ].
"Where I Wanna Be" is a landmark R&B track by American singer-songwriter , released in 2000 as the title track and fourth single from his platinum-selling second studio album [ 1.2.1 , 1.2.14 ]. It is widely regarded as a classic of the late '90s and early 2000s R&B era for its smooth production and brutally honest lyrical content [ 1.2.4 , 1.3.12 ]. Song Profile & Commercial Success Where I Wanna Be Donell Jones Mp3
Jones has stated the song was inspired by his actual relationship with his long-time girlfriend and high school sweetheart [ 1.3.5 , 1.3.10 ]. The song peaked at #29 on the US
The parent album, Where I Wanna Be , was released on October 12, 1999, and has been certified platinum by the RIAA, selling over 1.1 million copies [1.2.1, 1.2.21 ]. Meaning and Inspiration Song Profile & Commercial Success Jones has stated
In 2017, the song was notably sampled by Mariah Carey for her single "I Don't" [1.2.14].