Quincy Jones
@QuincyDJones
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Musician/Humanitarian - credible inquiries can reach out to @quincyjonesprod
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Exactly ONE week until we bring the house down at
@hollywoodbowl
w/ P.Y.T, Thriller, You Don't Own Me, Soul Bossa Nova, Fly Me To The Moon, you name it! Thank-Q for ALL the love & birthday celebrations…Hope y’awl can make it! Tickets available here
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RIP to my dear brother-in-arms, Harry Belafonte. From our time coming up, struggling to make it in NY in the 50’s with our brother Sidney Poitier, to our work on “We Are The World” & everything in between, you were the standard bearer for what it meant to be an artist/activist.
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There are no words to convey how much my ❤️ aches with the news of the passing of my baby brother, James Ingram. With that soulful, whisky sounding voice, James was simply magical. He was, & always will be, beyond compare. Rest In Peace my baby bro…You’ll be in my ❤️ forever
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From the time that Dinah Washington 1st told me that Aretha was the “next one” when she was 12-years old, until the present day, Aretha Franklin set the bar & she did it with the professionalism, class, grace, & humility that only a true Queen could... 📸: Hassan
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1/6 I couldn’t even begin this morning…Losing my dearest of brothers, Sidney Poitier, is like losing a piece of myself. We were joined at the hip from our times scraping to get by, coming up in New York in the 50’s, to achieving all of our dreams & working together in Hollywood
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Happy 40th Anniversary to Thriller! An absolutely one-of-a-kind album, for an absolutely one-of-a-kind artist. I’ll forever cherish everyone involved in the making of this album & for all-a-y’awl for continuing to rock with the music we made 40 yrs later!
#Thriller40thAnniversary
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RIP to the GREAT
@eddievanhalen
. Even though it took a couple calls to convince U it was actually me on the phone :) U killed it on Thriller, & your classic 🎸solo on Beat It will never be matched. I’ll always smile when I think of our time working together. Eternal ❤️ & props.
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Hugh was truly 1 of a kind. I'll never forget signing him & Miriam Mkeba at Mercury records when I was an A&R there...And my grandson Sunny's father also produced his '68 hit "Grazing in the Grass." Thank U for the music & for ur contributions to society..Bra Hugh. RIP my friend.
Hugh Masekela, South African Jazz Master And International Chart-Topper, Dies At 78
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For those who had no voice & those who seemingly had no hope, you made the world a better place, Harry, & there can be no higher calling than that. God Bless you & please give our other brothers a long-awaited hug from me as well.❤️
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“'Harry's House': Why Quincy Jones is credited on Harry Styles album”
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Thanks for the nod
@Harry_Styles
👊🏽 big-time props on the album!
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We never did anything for the money. We did what gave us goosebumps and that's what we got...Miss you so much already, worms.
@RodTemperton
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Happy Bday to U sweet
@ddlovato
.Having spent 85 years on this planet, I've learned this life is full of hills/valleys but it's the moments after I've been stuck in my deepest valleys that I've been able to conquer my deepest fears/battles.Today we celebrate U, keep shinin bright!
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It’s weird to turn 87 feelin’ like I’m 35! Who knew what no alcohol & treating your body well could do?! Let’s take care of what we have while we have it & spread ❤️ instead of hate, especially during times (like this one!) that test our humanity. Thank-Q all for the bday wishes!
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RIP to my friend & brother, Michel Legrand. You will always be one of the greatest composer/songwriters to ever put pen to paper. I will miss you dearly my friend, but I will cherish every moment we spent together in the studio & in life, forever...❤️
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Our ancestors made sacrifices so we can have the opportunity to vote.It’s irresponsible for us not to exercise this right so do your duty!✍🏾
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My ❤️ breaks for Manchester & everyone affected. Human life is an invaluable gift & nothing/no one should ever be able to take that away 😥
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RIP to my dear brother, John Singleton. Gone far, far too soon…your storytelling & contributions to our culture will endure forever.
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Big-time ❤️ & props to U on your release, Abel!! And thank-Q for asking me to be a part of it 👊🏽 YOLO-SO-KOKO!!
@theweeknd
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It’s hard to know what to say because I’ve been dealing with racism my entire life. That said, it’s rearing its ugly head right now & by God it’s time to deal with it once & for all. My team & I stand for justice. Convos will be had & action will be taken.
#THESHOWMUSTBEPAUSED
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RIP to my dear brother and friend Robin Williams. The world will miss the decades of laughter that you gave all of us.
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6/6 You were there for me during the darkest moments of my life, always in my corner rooting for me. I will miss you forever my dear brother…& when I feel like my soul needs to smile, I will think of you & our decades of memories shared together.
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Beloved
@drdre
…Love you man…Like my own son!!! After going through 2 aneurysms myself, I’m believing & trusting that you will come out stronger than ever before! Here for you—whatever you need. ❤️
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Thank-Q to all-a-y’awl for the immense love you’ve shown me today on my 90th birthday!! …xxoo
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I treasured every moment that we spent together from working in the recording studio, to performing on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, or simply hangin’ in the kitchen, & I will miss her dearly. RIP Ree-Ree...You will reign as the Queen forever.
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He was & always will be like a son to me. Doing Off the Wall, Thriller, & Bad together required nothing but trust, love, & respect. Can’t believe it’s already been 9 yrs, but ur always in my ❤️. Miss you forever, Smelly!
#MichaelJackson
🎥:
@RecordingAcad
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My dear, dear, beautiful Marilyn Bergman, to lose you this morning, so close to our brother Sidney, is just crushing me. You, along with your beloved Alan, were the epitome of Nadia Boulanger’s belief that “an artist can never be more or less than they are as a human being”(1/3)
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There are no words to describe how my heart aches at this news that my baby sister, my Piscean sister, Nancy Wilson has passed away. You were the light of every room you walked in. God bless you Nancy. I will miss you every day, but I will always cherish our times together.
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In honor of the
#GRAMMYs
, this was the night I won my 1st Grammy for my arr. of I Can't Stop Loving You w/ the Count Basie Orchestra in 1963, which was the same year a young singer named
@BarbraStreisand
won her 1st too! Beautiful memories 🙌🏾 Congrats to all the winners/noms!
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Absolutely heartbroken this morning at also hearing the news of the passing of my bro & friend, the great Little Richard. From our connection through our mutual mentor, Bumps Blackwell, to recording “Money Is” & “Do It To It” for the $ soundtrack, to...
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I first crossed paths w/ the great Manu Dibango in Paris back in the 50’s & had the great honor of seeing him 1 last time this past summer when he came backstage after my concert (also in Paris)…His contributions to music as we know it today are unparalleled, &...
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Exactly 1 yr since I made the announcement that my life story was coming to
@Netflix
! Thank-Q to each & every one of U who has watched!! Big-time ❤️ & props.
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Lookin’ forward to shutting. it. DOWN on the closing night of
@MontreuxJazz
on 7/13 w/ these beautiful souls joining the line up. Thank-Q
@LaurenJauregui
@jonahnilsson
@jonbatiste
@ibrahim_maalouf
@SheleaMusic
@M_Chedid
+ more ❤️ Merci!!
Tickets ➡️
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After show hang-thangs 🙌🏽
@JCollierMusic
@HansZimmer
#suziecollier
@tydollasign
@LaurenJauregui
@torikelly
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People will do anything 2 tarnish your name, reputation & success, but they can't touch your soul.
#MondayMotivation
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RIP to my little bro, Andre Harrell…Gone way too soon, but a life lived well & a lasting imprint on our business that can’t be argued.
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Thriller just became the 1st album in
@riaa
history 2 go 30x multi-platinum in the U.S. Glad some of u liked it! ;)
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From the time that we first met, we enjoyed an enduring kinship that lasted more than 6 decades. Whether it was in the recording studio or vacationing in the S. of France, I will forever cherish the time we spent together & memories we shared. RIP dear Charles...
📸:
@candyTman
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You must get to the point where you stop thinking about what you're doing & start doing what you're thinking! Keep on keepin' on y'awl! 💯
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My brothers! ❤️
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We simply did what gave us the goosebumps, & that’s what we got!...Thank U for listening!
\(^o^)/
The "Thriller" music video was released 35 years ago today.
Thank you
@QuincyDJones
for seeing the vision ❤️
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RIP to my dear friend (& killer guitar player) Paul Allen. Your genius & generosity has & will forever be felt by mankind.
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Honored 2 have exec produced
@billclinton
's 1st Inauguration in'93 on steps of the Lincoln Memorial-a true family affair w/legendary artists
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Thinking back to when I told u I'd like to take a shot at prod ur new record, I never would’ve imagined that Off the Wall/Thriller/Bad/& some of my greatest memories would've been the outcome.U may not be here to celebrate w/ us, but we’re celebratin’ U! Miss u Smelly.Happy bday!
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There's something so special about our youth, because w/o them...we'd have no future! My little bro
@thegreatkhalid
, it was a pleasure having U & don't forget...”You can't get an A if you're afraid of getting an F!” Keep on keepin’ on & good luck at the
@RecordingAcad
#Grammys
!
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I saw u conducting that audience like it was a 50 piece orchestra! Keep kicking' IT! Beautiful to see u & meet ur fam
@Zedd
📸:
@thomasduport
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3/6 Sidney had an aura of royalty & regalness about him unlike any that I had ever seen before or after. And I’ve known Counts & Dukes & Heads of State. It was a royal stature that sucked the air out of the room when he walked into it, & left the ladies swooning in his wake.
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Such a pleasure to do the hang-thang with u at the
@MontreuxJazz
my bro
@samsmithworld
! Looking forward to tonight! 🎉
📸:
@surgos
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My nephew & slender homey,
@SnoopDogg
, it was an honor to be there with you this morning (even though U know I don’t do mornings) as you were presented with your star on the
#HollywoodWalkOfFame
. Proud of U & you best believe I got your back ’til the end of time!!!
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Unbelievable. Thank-Q. ❤️
#28
🏆
@iamrashidajones
#alhicks
@pauladupre
@fellzy
@quincyjonesprod
.
#grammys
📸: Adam Hart
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Excellence isn't an act, it's a habit that you create. My father used to tell me..."Do it well, or not at all."
#MondayMotivation
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2/6 to standing up to use our voices in support of the things that truly mattered. And through it all, it will be the countless hours we spent traveling the world, eating, laughing, & talking into the wee hours, that I will treasure the most.
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5/6 From those dues-paying days in New York to having you present the Best Picture category when I produced the Academy Awards in 1996, you were always there for me Sidney. Through thick & thin we shared the highest peaks & the lowest valleys of life together.
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Happy Grammy weekend yawl! Congrats to all the nominees and good luck tomorrow...((:0))
@RecordingAcad
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Mistakes don't stop u from getting where u want to be they just teach u a diffrnt way 2 get there
#MotivationMonday
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4/6 It was a regalness that no mere actor could ever conjure, so you knew it was bestowed unto him by a higher power & could never be replicated. And it won’t be.
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My 💔 knowing we’ve lost another beautiful soul today. Lill-Babs always multiplied my joy, subtracted my pain, divided my sorrow, & added to my tomorrow. You’ll forever be in our hearts Babs.
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Tonight's concert is for you, Stank. You'll leave an eternal hole in my soul.
#TootsThielemans
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It’s been an absolute honor to support & stand by you since the beginning my dear
@Oprah
...From “The Color Purple” to now. Congratulations & all my love to you...Well deserved. 👏🏾
#goldenglobes
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RIP to my musical brother George Martin. We were friends since 1964, & I am so thankful 4 that gift. Bless u & your precious posse 4ever.❤️Q
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I had the honor of meeting MLK Jr. at Jackie Robinson's in ‘55 & from then on my life was never the same. Dr. King carried a light that has yet to be matched & it’s evident it’s still burning bright today. ❤️ & condolences to the King family & prayers for a 🌎 he once dreamed of.
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35 years ago today, we released Thriller! I miss smelly & worms every day but I’m thankful to have had them in my life. A special congrats to all of the 2018
@RecordingAcad
#Grammy
noms & don't forget...ALWAYS have humility with ur creativity & grace with ur success! 📸samemerson
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Another year younger & I’m just getting started!
#83
Beautiful time celebrating w/ my family last night. ❤️ you guys
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Can't believe it's been exactly 30 yrs since we released "Bad!"
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Be humble with your creativity & gracious with your success....& always remember...An ego is just an overdressed insecurity!!
#tbt
to when I had hair
📸: Mark Hanauer
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Racism is learned & I refuse to believe our ancestors gave up their lives to bring us to a place like yesterday ➡️
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U can either let the pain of life stop u from moving forward or let it be the very thing that makes u stronger. Ur choice
#MondayMotivation
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1 of the most profound honors I’ve had was to be able to call Mandela my friend/brother. On what would’ve been his 100th bday I hope we're reminded of not only his legacy, but how we can further the mission that he set to accomplish. ❤️ compassion & hope for all. Miss U always
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That was the goal when I composed it over 50 years ago! Glad it still works 😎
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It’s not about perfection...love what you do and the rewards will follow.
#MotivationMonday
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Happy Bday to the top of the TOP, my bro, Stevie WONDER! It’s no wonder why U are so loved & I’m grateful to have had the gift of your friendship for all of these years, & many more to come! Happy Happy 70th…Almost as young as me!
((:0))
📸:
@candytman
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We couldn’t have been happier to have the Obama’s with us for this & hope you enjoy the last telecast with
@POTUS
&
@FLOTUS
!
#TakingTheStage
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Life isn’t going to wait around for u to come around…So get goin’ & go on gettin!
#MondayMotivation
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In 2020, may we master the art of balancing “making it happen” with “letting it happen”! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
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You can never be a better musician than you are a person...Get. It. Right!!
#WednesdayWisdom
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This world desperately needs what u alone can offer..bcuz no matter how ya look at it, there's only 1 you. So, make it count!
#happynewyear
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HONORED to have been nominated for my 80TH Grammy this year, in the category of Best Music Film for "QUINCY". Certainly wouldn't have been possible without ur ❤️ & support! Don't forget to vote for the wonderful noms this year...Voting ends on 1/9/19 - just 2 days away!
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Thoughts & prayers with the family of our dear brother Maurice White. Your contributions to music will be kept in our hearts & souls 4ever.
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You ain’t wrong
@iamjamiefoxx
😂 spoken like a true 🐐
Jamie Foxx's
@QuincyDJones
impression is sending mee.
Listen to
@iamjamiefoxx
&
@SnoopDogg
chop it up with
@ElliottWilson
&
@bdotTM
on the latest episode of
@Rapradar
here:
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To my not so little “doonkie” Rashida Leah. Happy birthday!!...You make me so proud & continue to amaze me with all that you do. I LOVE you eternally & am so thankful to have you as a daud (& all my other rugrats!)...Xo...poppa
❤️ U
@iamrashidajones
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Horrified to hear the news about Christina Grimmie. Too young & too much talent to leave us this soon. Sending ❤️ 2 her loved ones & fans.
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My dear brother Rod Temperton & I went through 800 songs to get 9!! Glad we did ((:0))
#OTD
in 1982, Michael Jackson's sixth studio album "Thriller" was released. "Thriller" sold over 100 million copies, cementing Jackson as "The King of Pop."
Take a look back at the album:
#APeoplesGroove
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The moment you see your challenges as a puzzle & not a problem...you've found your way out.
#ThursdayThoughts
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