With seven decades at the forefront of the music industry, Quincy Jones has worked with the best. From Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra and Count Basie through to Michael Jackson, George Benson, Chaka Khan and Donna Summer. Quincy Jones, the producer to the stars and co-founder of Dubai Music Week who was in Dubai for a few days and just left, picked out his favourite contemp. artists as listed by a magazine.
You'd be amazed by his choices, Mr Jones sure knows what's up!!!
Check out his tweet & fun pics below:
So long #Dubai it's been real yet again. @BurjAlArab pic.twitter.com/AOCZRuVgWr
— Quincy Jones (@QuincyDJones) April 8, 2014
What is his take on the contemporary music scene? Read on:
Nicki Minaj
The ‘Moment 4 Life’ star was discovered by Lil Wayne. An influential rapper and singer, there’s much more to Nicki Minaj than the trademark colourful costumes and wigs. Single ‘Super Bass’ sold by the millions and she also showed real credibility as a judge on the American Idol TV series.
John Legend
A singer songwriter and keyboard player with nine Grammys to his name, the ‘All of Me’ singer has collaborated with Kanye West, The Roots, Rick Ross and Jay-Z. John Legend is a master of his craft.
Drake
The Canadian rapper and man of the moment, Drake has enjoyed high-profile collaborations with Rihanna, Eminem and Jay-Z. He’s also written songs for Alicia Keys and Trey Songz.
Ludacris
A well-connected rapper from Atlanta, Ludacris has worked with Usher, David Guetta, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown and T-Pain among others. The ‘Rest of My Life’ star has released eight studio albums and five mixtapes.
Xriss Jore
A Lebanese signer who took part in the Arabic version of ‘The Voice’, Xriss Jore impressed Quincy at the inaugural Dubai Music Week last year. He said: “Oh boy, she can sing, man. They can either do it or not. You can count on it, she can do it.”
Mr Jones having fun in Dubai.
Mr Quicy Jones & Mr Buzz Aldrin ( Buzz Aldrin is an engineer, a former American astronaut, and the second person to walk on the Moon. He was also the lunar module pilot on Apollo 11!!!)
Nicki Minaj
The ‘Moment 4 Life’ star was discovered by Lil Wayne. An influential rapper and singer, there’s much more to Nicki Minaj than the trademark colourful costumes and wigs. Single ‘Super Bass’ sold by the millions and she also showed real credibility as a judge on the American Idol TV series.
A singer songwriter and keyboard player with nine Grammys to his name, the ‘All of Me’ singer has collaborated with Kanye West, The Roots, Rick Ross and Jay-Z. John Legend is a master of his craft.
The Canadian rapper and man of the moment, Drake has enjoyed high-profile collaborations with Rihanna, Eminem and Jay-Z. He’s also written songs for Alicia Keys and Trey Songz.
A well-connected rapper from Atlanta, Ludacris has worked with Usher, David Guetta, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown and T-Pain among others. The ‘Rest of My Life’ star has released eight studio albums and five mixtapes.
A Lebanese signer who took part in the Arabic version of ‘The Voice’, Xriss Jore impressed Quincy at the inaugural Dubai Music Week last year. He said: “Oh boy, she can sing, man. They can either do it or not. You can count on it, she can do it.”
Mr Jones having fun in Dubai.
Mr Quicy Jones & Mr Buzz Aldrin ( Buzz Aldrin is an engineer, a former American astronaut, and the second person to walk on the Moon. He was also the lunar module pilot on Apollo 11!!!)
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