R&B Legend Donell Jones Previews VERZUZ Battle with Joe: "We Going Into the Deep Cuts"
Grammy-nominated R&B legend Donell Jones joins Complex's Jordan Rose to talk about his upcoming VERZUZ matchup against Joe. With 30 years in the music business, Donell opens up about his secret to longevity, the honesty behind his iconic hits like "Where I Want to Be," and how it feels to see his lyrics interpolated by modern artists like A Boogie wit da Hoodie. He also shares his thoughts on what's missing in today's R&B landscape, names the modern artists who could have hung in the '90s era, and hints at whether new music is on the horizon post-VERZUZ.
Don't miss Donell Jones and Joe going deep into their catalogs for a celebration of Black excellence and classic R&B on Thursday, August 20th at 9 PM EST on the Complex and VERZUZ YouTube pages.
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