Quincy Jones emailed saying, ‘Hey man, I need to have a word’: how Jacob Collier made In My Room
Musician Jacob Collier reflects on his early career and the creation of his album 'In My Room' after being discovered by Quincy Jones via YouTube. He discusses his process of layering vocal parts and instruments, influenced by his childhood analysis of artists like Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson.
Why it matters
Collier's story illustrates the changing landscape of music production and how digital platforms have democratized access to industry mentorship.
‘Quincy and Herbie Hancock swung by the studio’ … Jacob Collier on stage ‘Quincy and Herbie Hancock swung by the studio’ … Jacob Collier on stage How we made Jacob Collier Quincy Jones emailed saying, ‘Hey man, I need to have a word’: how Jacob Collier made In My Room ‘Stevie Wonder and Prince played all the instruments on their albums, but in recording studios. I did it all in a back room at home – and then it won two Grammys’
This is a biographical feature article about a musician's creative process.
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