MUSIC NEWS - The man responsible for producing numerous pop and soul albums, including Michael Jackson's famous "Thriller" and "Bad" albums says that he's currently busy working on a tribute cd set for release next spring (2009). He's working with several hip and R&B stars for the new compilation. Now, British singers, Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson are in the studio recording a song set ...
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Quincy Jones is determined to save VIBE...but just the online version. Details here.
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From Yahoo.comLOS ANGELES (Billboard) - Ever since Shawn Fanning launched the original Napster -- and even more so now that legitimate downloading has taken off via iTunes -- I've been hearing lots of talk about the death of the album. It's getting louder and louder, and it has our industry running scared. As you all know, single tracks -- whether they're purchased legitimately or downloaded il...
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Although they crafted one of the most successful albums of all time together, Quincy Jones isn't exactly jumping at the opportunity to get back in the studio with troubled star Michael Jackson again. In an interview with NME, Jones says although he's been in contact with Jackson, a reunion isn't likely at this point, "Man please, I've got enough to do. We already did that. I have talked to him ...
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While people premiere to attend the home going ceremonies for Michael Jackson.Close friend and musical producer who helped launch Michael Jackson's solo career, Quincy Jones says he won't be attending the funeral."I won't go to any more funerals as long as I live ... I can't handle it," he says.I ...
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At 5pm ET / 2pm PT (Tues. Sept 15) at www.BMF09.com QUINCY WILL TALK WITH FESTIVAL PRODUCER ROCK NEWMAN ABOUT HIS WEEKEND-LONG COLLABORATION WITH SOME OF THE MUSIC WORLD'S BIGGEST STARS AT THE BERMUDA MUSIC FESTIVAL, OCTOBER 29-31, 2009 LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- In an exclusive LIVE webcast this afternoon, Quincy Jones will speak about...
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First off, I want to thank TwentyFourBit readers for sticking with us, as we have only been posting stories not covered elsewhere of late. I’ve been sick for a month now, but seem to be recovering (no, I didn’t catch the “swine flu” from Jens...
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Vibe Magazine's CEO Steve Aaron has confirmed his publication's end and informed readers how the magazine came to an end after 16 years of publishing.
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Quincy Jone s set the record straight on working with Michael Jackson on new material when he talked to BET. "I didn't state that I didn't want to work with Michael Jackson. I stated that I have too many projects to work with Michael. Big difference."B.J. Thomas is in the studio finishing up a new album of Brazilian music with producers Bob Mann and Allan Schwartzberg. Thomas just signed a ne...
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The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) presented their 26th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards this past Wednesday night at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel.ASCAP Founders Award - Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart "whose passionate songwriting and indomitable spirit continue to inspire generations."ASCAP Creative Voice Award - Wyclef Jean "whose conscience fuels his music and w...
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