"I’m thrilled to get this out and focus on more release[s] in 25 as an 'independent' artist" Skrillex has paid tribute to the late legendary producer Quincy Jones , and has begun teasing his upcoming project. READ MORE: Quincy Jones, 1933-2024: mega-producer who broke boundaries with a twinkle in his eye Skrillex – real name Sonny Moore – took to social media to pay tribute to Jones, who died on November 3 at the age of 91 . The electronic DJ and producer wrote on X: “I got to meet Quincy jones once.
He came to one of my shows and spent the time to chat after...
I’ll never forget that. He’s my absolute hero and his passing has definitely put some things into perspective.” I got to meet Quincy jones once.
He came to one of my shows and spent the time to chat after...
I’ll never forget that . He’s my absolute hero and his passing has definitely put some things into perspective — Skrillex (@Skrillex) November 18, 2024 Moore elaborated more on the “perspective” he’s received following Jones’ death, alluding to his next album, which will be his last under contract with Atlantic Records. He wrote: “I’ve never felt more inspired and in lockstep with my intentions as an artist.
As I’m nearing completion of my next work and my final project for Atlantic Records, I can’t help but feel very existential about it all.” “I’m thrilled to get this out and focus on more release[s] in [2025] as an ‘independent’ artist,” he continued. “But ‘in.