The estate of legendary producer Quincy Jones has sold select music and non-music rights to HarbourView Equity Partners.
The deal includes the acquisition right to acquire Quincy Jones’ participation in some of the most commercially successful albums in music history, including Michael Jackson’s Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad, all of which he produced.
The deal also covers Jones’ stake in the iconic television series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, where he served as an executive producer, alongside other creative assets tied to his decades-long career.
This led to the promises that his “music and likeness” will be “thoughtfully stewarded” and safeguarded “from unauthorized or exploitative uses, such as AI,” HarbourView noted.
Quincy Jones III (QD3), son of the late producer, highlighted his father’s legacy as one that extended beyond hit-making into shaping platforms across music, film, media, and technology. He noted that Jones was an early advocate of innovation, having embraced technology as a creative tool throughout his career, including his involvement with institutions such as MIT.
According to QD3, HarbourView’s alignment with the family’s vision for cultural preservation and ethical innovation made it a natural partner for managing the estate’s assets. He added that the collaboration would ensure that Quincy Jones’ legacy is not only protected but also advanced in a way that empowers future generations of creators.
The acquisition marks another milestone for HarbourView Equity Partners, the investment firm founded by Sherrese Clark, a former CEO of Tempo Music.
To date, HarbourView’s portfolio spans over 70 music catalogs and more than 35,000 songs, including master recordings and publishing rights. Its holdings feature works from globally recognised artists such as Wiz Khalifa, Nelly, and T-Pain, reflecting a strategy centred on culturally relevant and revenue-generating content.