“My heart is full today” is more than a feeling—it’s the foundation behind JOTOWN, the second album by Johnathan Jones Jr, released in loving honor of his late uncle, Bobby Jones.

As Johnathan’s family recently gathered to celebrate Uncle Bobby’s life, the love in the room echoed the very spirit that inspired JOTOWN. Uncle Bobby was the kind of man who believed music was meant to be felt, not just heard. He loved the Motown era deeply—so deeply that its melodies became the soundtrack of everyday life. Whether at home or riding in the car, Motown classics were always playing, filling the air with warmth, rhythm, and meaning.

Those car rides became sacred moments. Sitting beside his uncle, Johnathan absorbed the timeless sounds of Smokey Robinson and other legendary artists from the golden age of soul. Long before he understood the technicalities of music, he understood how it made him feel. That exposure shaped him into an “old soul” at a young age—someone who valued storytelling, emotion, and authenticity over trends.

JOTOWN is the musical embodiment of those memories. It’s a bridge between generations, crafted to honor the era that shaped Johnathan’s heart while remaining relevant for today’s listener. The album carries the smoothness, vulnerability, and emotional honesty that defined Motown, infused with a modern sensibility that speaks to love, loss, and healing.

More than an album, JOTOWN is a love letter—to Uncle Bobby, to family, and to the music that binds generations together. It reminds us that while people may leave us physically, their influence lives on through memory, melody, and legacy.