The singer-songwriter breaks down the layered rhythms in the Quincy Jones-produced track “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” by Michael Jackson.
Category: Jones, Quincy
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Crystal Waters Shares Her Favorite Song
Crystal Waters praises the subtle orchestration on the track, co-produced by Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones, and the rousing chant at the end.
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2025 Grammys: Best and Worst Moments
Doechii and Chappell Roan brought dramatic performances and heartfelt speeches, new artists stole the spotlight and men took a back seat at the 67th annual awards.
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Grammy Takeaways: Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar Take Top Awards
Beyoncé won album of the year for the first time for “Cowboy Carter,” while Lamar’s “Not Like Us” won both record of the year and song of the year.
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With Fires Burning, the Grammys Made a Choice: On With the Show
Sunday’s event has high-profile contests featuring Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Chappell Roan. But the big question may be whether the show strikes the right tone.
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In Memoriam: the Musicians We Lost in 2024
Hear songs from Quincy Jones, Melanie and Toby Keith.
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Quincy Jones Receives Posthumous Oscar, and Daughter Gives His Speech
At the Governors Awards, Rashida Jones spoke on behalf of her father, who died earlier this month at the age of 91.
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Remembering Quincy Jones, a Bridge Between Genres and Generations
A conversation about his long and unique footprint in music, and how he discussed it later in his career.
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When Quincy Jones Worked With Michael Jackson, ‘We Had No Limitations’
Their work on “Off the Wall,” “Thriller,” and “Bad” set records for commercial success and defined the sound of the 1980s.
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9 Great Songs That Mention Baseball Stars
The playlist to get you through Major League Baseball’s long offseason.
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Quincy Jones, the Maestro of the Recording Studio
For decades, he had many of the pop world’s best players on call — and knew how to coax out their sharpest performances.
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Quincy Jones Orchestrated the Sound of America
Jones, who died at 91, erased boundaries, connected worlds and embraced delight. As a producer, he coaxed ingenuity from his players and singers.