The world has lost an extraordinary genius whose impact on music is both timeless and unmatched. Quincy Jones was more than a producer; he was a visionary who shaped the soundscape of each era from the 1940s to today. I don’t think words alone can’t capture the depth of his influence. His mastery is woven into the fabric of countless genres, leaving a legacy that spans jazz, pop, funk, and beyond. No other figure in musical history has curated a more celebrated body of work or commanded such universal respect. From iconic arrangements to pioneering productions, each decade bears his indelible mark. His crowning achievement, Michael Jackson's “Thriller,” remains the best-selling album in history, a feat driven by Quincy’s unparalleled craftsmanship. The world has truly lost a genius in the purest sense of the word. Quincy Jones didn’t just create music; he defined it, forever changing the art and its possibilities.
Michael Jackson Forever
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With R. Kelly being dropped by his record label, RCA (Sony Music) after the “Surrounding R. Kelly” documentary, Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton Men’s Fall-Winter 2019 Fashion Show in Paris was a welcome break from all the controversy surrounding black men.
According to Virgil Abloh, “Michael Jackson was the most important person in innovating men’s wear ever,” therefore, the Louis Vuitton show was presented on a set replicating the Alphabet City backdrop of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” video and MJ was again the inspiration for the collection.
The live performance from Dev Hynes aka Blood Orange was amazing and the clothes were a fitting tribute to menswear, even though I have never understood the wearing of sneakers (trainers) and suits, maybe it’s an age thing? Abloh is acutely aware that his young followers can’t afford the clothes he designs for Vuitton, he wants them to aspire to own them. My 13 year old son preferred the Off White show, what do you think?
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