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There are few people who have managed to make an impact as significant as Taylor Swift. Earning her success through her bare hands and talent, her following did not sprout out of nowhere. Although her fans are questioned for their taste constantly, she has proven time and time again that she has built a legacy that no one can undo.
Despite this, there have been more than a few celebrities who have come out to question her abilities and success. While many have been ripped apart by the Swifties, one cannot help but be perplexed when a music industry legend does the same.
Quincy Jones Was Definitely Not a Swiftie
Quincy Jonesis a legend when it comes to the world of music. Being a producer for the greats like Michael Jackson, he had enough Grammys and Oscar nominations to change lives in the millions. With the impact he had on the world, it is not surprising that it has gone silent after his very recent passing. Needless to say, his years in the industry have given him great insight and knowledge of the dos and don’ts of music.
In 2018, the icon gave an interview withGQ, where he was questioned about the beloved pop figure,Taylor Swift.Considering her fandom and their wrath, many celebrities have been cautious about talking about her. However, Jones did not censor himself.
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When he was first asked about her, he made a face of “disapproval and disdain.” Upon further explanation, it was clear that Jones was not a Swiftie. He mentioned that he dislikes the kind of music she makes, calling them more “hooks” than songs.
The interviewer then pointed out that she had been called the greatest songwriter of our generation.
Whatever crumbles your cookie.
To this, Jones simply implied that people are allowed to form their own opinions.
Quincy Jones Thinks That Taylor Swift Needs To Do More Work
Further in the interview, Quincy Jones was asked what specifically he thought Taylor Swift to be lacking. Being candid, he mentioned a lesson he learned very early in his life. He believed that for people to be truly successful, they needed to work more.
Knowing what you’re doing. You know what I mean? Since I was a little kid, I’ve always heard the people that don’t wanna do the work. It takes work, man. The only place you find success before work is the dictionary, and that’s alphabetical.
Implying that Swift does not work hard enough, he mentioned that putting in hard work was a very important part of becoming a legendary artist, perhaps going back to his opinion that the icon only releases “hooks” and not songs.
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The interviewer also pointed out that many people think that she has great songs.
But they don’t know, man. They don’t know. I’ve come and gone through seven decades of this sh—. Seen all that. Seen how that works. Ignorance is no thing.
Jones mentioned that he had seen many people who didn’t know what they were talking about when it came to talent. He pointed out that he had a lot of experience in the field and that he had seen many people like her come and go over the years.
Ananya Godboley
Senior Writer
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Ananya Godboley is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows, with over 2,000 articles published. She has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years. Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in psychology from K.R. Mangalam University, Ananya also likes to fangirl as a full-time job. She covers news and analyses on anything from Rick and Morty to Hannibal and even Arcane. In between these lines, she also enjoys superheroes and Taylor Swift.A philosophy enthusiast, Ananya enjoys digging deeper into the media she consumes, trying to understand the root of her favorite characters' behavior.
