Quincy Jones' love letter to hip-hop

Vibe Magazine saw hip-hop through the lens of luxury and aspiration

Quincy Jones, the icon of music, film and TV, died today at the age of 91. With a career spanning some 70 years, there’s too many accomplishments to name: Grammy Award-winning artist, Thriller producer, the mastermind behind The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. But for hip-hop fans and music journalists, we have to remember his love letter Vibe magazine.

I delve…