The Weeknd has paid tribute to his late “idol” Quincy Jones – see what The Weeknd wrote on social media beneath.
Yesterday (November 4), information broke of legendary producer Quincy Jones’ loss of life on the age of 91. His loss of life was accompanied by an outpouring of tributes to the late icon. One such tribute now comes from The Weeknd, who shared the foreword he wrote for Jones’ 2022 autobiography 12 Notes on Life and Creativity.
The Weeknd – actual title Abel Tesfaye – wrote on X (previously Twitter) briefly about his fondness of Jones: “My followers know the way essential Quincy was to the material of my music. I used to be given the chance to jot down a foreword to his e book and tried to seize what he meant to me as a human. Let’s have a good time his life at this time”.
My followers know the way essential Quincy was to the material of my music. I used to be given the chance to jot down a foreword to his e book and tried to seize what he meant to me as a human. Let’s have a good time his life at this time❤️ pic.twitter.com/aUhMabzf8x
— Abel Tesfaye (@theweeknd) November 4, 2024
Within the foreword shared by the Canadian musician, Tesfaye hailed Quincy Jones as his “idol” and “the rationale why I even do music within the first place”. He wrote in 2022, referring to Jones as “Q”: “Q was my idol in each sense of the phrase and I attempted to take in any clues to greatness he could have left behind. I felt as if I knew him, as a result of I virtually did know everybody about him and his work, however we hadn’t but met in individual.
“Quick ahead to 2015, when Victor Drai shocked me by bringing Q to my present at Drai’s Nightclub in Las Vegas. I almost misplaced my thoughts after I heard that my idol was sitting on the facet of the stage, about to look at me carry out. As quickly as I completed my final track, I couldn’t make it over to him quick sufficient. I used to be so laser-focused on assembly him (the rationale why I even do music within the first place) that i barely even seen there have been followers on the opposite facet of the stage, screaming my title, attempting to seize my consideration.
He continued: “The very first thing Q instructed me as I approached him was, ‘Go to your followers. Take photos and signal autographs with them. I’ll nonetheless be right here ready for you afterward. They’re extra essential.’ Out of all the teachings I realized from watching his public interviews or listening to his productions for hours on finish, that one piece of instruction proved to be extra significant. At that second, he was instructing me one thing that I’ll always remember. Nothing is extra beneficial than the individuals round me, and giving again is at all times higher than receiving.”
In the direction of the tip of the foreword, The Weeknd wrote: “So Q, thanks. Thanks for the whole lot you’ve taught me publicly, and the whole lot you’ve taught me via your phrases and actions.”
Through the years, Jones labored with numerous artists together with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and Michael Jackson who he famously produced the enduring albums ‘Off The Wall’, ‘Thriller’ and ‘Unhealthy’ with. ‘Thriller’ remains to be the most important promoting album of all time.
He additionally oversaw the all-star recording of 1985 charity report ‘We Are The World’ which was helmed by himself Jackson, Lionel Richie and producer Michael Omartian and raised funds for famine aid in Ethiopia in 1985.
Paul McCartney has since honoured Jones, penning a prolonged tribute put up on social media the place he recalled being launched to Jones through The Beatles‘ producer George Martin and his “very optimistic, loving spirit”.
Among the many quite a few individuals who have paid tribute to Jones for the reason that information of his loss of life embody Nile Rodgers, Michael Cane, Will Smith and extra.