Quincy Jones Unhappy With New Michael Jackson Release

Superproducer Quincy Jones, while doing publicity for his new album, has been asked a lot of questions about the state of pop music today. While he’s been complimentary towards some artists (and dismissive of others), there’s one subject he is unequivocal about: The new Michael Jackson album should not see the light of day.

“No way it should be coming out,” Jones said of the posthumous album, titled Michael. “It should have all stayed in the vault…It seems like everybody is trying to put everything out that they can with him. I don’t understand it. It’s all to make money. He wouldn’t have wanted it to come out this way.”

Q’s been covering a lot of ground while making the rounds…

On rapper Kanye West, and his title of “producer”: “Did he write for a symphony orchestra? Does he write for a jazz orchestra? Come on, man. He’s just a rapper … There’s no comparison. I’m not putting him down or making a judgment or anything, but we come from two different sides of the planet.”

On pop sensation Lady Gaga: “She’s great. … Gaga is like Madonna Jr. A lot of people follow Madonna.”

Jones also singled out Ludacris, Akon and Usher as artists who have that extra spark.

Jones’ new record, Q: Soul Bossa Nostra, features more of today’s stars covering Q’s hits. But would you rather have that, or originals like this?

[Source: CNN]