Vibe is a music and entertainment magazine founded by producer Quincy Jones that predominantly features R&B and hip-hop artists. After shutting down in 2009, it was purchased by a private equity firm and now publishes every other month with a larger online presence. Its target audience is young, urban followers of hip-hop culture. Vibe Media also represents over 25 websites and other media platforms reaching over 19 million consumers per month focused on urban entertainment.