The Quincy Jones estate has sold a major catalog stake as part of a new acquisition agreement with investment firm HarbourView.
The deal covers selected recorded music and publishing rights tied to the legendary producer’s catalog, which spans decades of groundbreaking work across jazz, pop, and R&B.
According to Vibe, the acquisition includes Jones’ stakes in three landmark Michael Jackson albums that he produced: “Off the Wall,” “Thriller,” and “Bad.” The deal also includes Jones’ famous instrumental composition “Soul Bossa Nova,” a track widely recognized by many listeners as the theme from the Austin Powers films.
Jones died in November 2024 at the age of 91 after building one of the most influential careers in modern music. His impact stretched far beyond recording studios because he also helped shape television and media culture. Jones served as an executive producer on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and also co-founded Vibe Magazine.
However, the catalog’s reach extends into other major records that sampled his work. HarbourView will also hold a stake in songs that drew from Jones’ writing, including Ye’s 2007 single “Good Life” and Tupac Shakur’s 1996 hit “How Do U Want It.”
Jones’ daughter, Rashida Jones, reflected on the scale of her father’s influence while discussing the deal.
“Long before anyone talked about ‘multi-platform,’ he was already building bridges and connecting the dots across music, film, television, publishing, technology, and culture, creating iconic juggernauts like ‘Thriller,’ ‘The Color Purple,’ ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,’ and Vibe,” she said.
She also explained that the family remains focused on protecting Jones’ legacy and creative work.
“HarbourView understands that legacy and has the vision and expertise to help ensure that future generations can feel the full scope of his everlasting impact,” she said.
Along with the catalog acquisition, HarbourView will collaborate with the estate on the use of Jones’ name, image, and likeness while his children continue working to protect his legacy from misuse involving artificial intelligence.