Soul Talk with Wes Berwise: Interview with Donell Jones

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    Donell Jones has the reputation of bringing ‘true’ RnB to the table, with his classic, timeless, smooth tracks. Best known for no. 1 hit  ‘U Know What’s Up’ and ‘Where I Wanna Be,’ of the same titled 1999 platinum selling album, he has consistently produced albums loved by critics and listeners alike since he arrived on the soul scene. Hailing from Chicago’s southside, he has lived and breathed music since he was 8 years old, his professional career took off in 1993.

    As well as his renowned vocal gift, Donell is also a talented songwriter and producer for other artists including Madonna, Brownstone, Silk, 702, writing one of Usher’s first hits.

    His 7th album, Forever, was released in July 2013, bringing us a selection of sophisticated and passionate tracks about current events in his life.

    When he was in the UK recently, he took the tie to reveal on Wes Berwise’s ‘SoulTalk’ interviews, his outlook and drive which has brought him to this point in his musical career, his life and loves.

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    Award winning presenter Wes Berwise maintains his mission to promote authentic soul and R&B music in the UK with his latest video interview project: Soul Talk. Using his position of being one of the UK’s most popular Authentic Soul and R&B music radio Presenters, and broadcasting nationwide on Colourful Radio (www.colourfulradio.com) with shows that enjoy sponsorship from the country’s largest independent soul & R&B retailer, Wes made the decision to establish WBSS Media with the plan to help showcase artists and their work.

    The Soul Talk with Wes Berwise Interviews challenges the routine and customary style of interview with its intension of providing viewers and fans with a much more multi-dimensional view of the artists’ life and interests, whilst also allowing time to discuss the artist latest project/ tours in an entertaining and laid back style.

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