Slave to the Rhythm is well-remembered not only for its musical content, but also for its artwork. Designed by Jean-Paul Goude, Jones’ partner at that time, the cover picture is a montage of several copies of a single photograph of Jones, that makes her hair look “extended” and her mouth “stretched”. The process of its creation is illustrated in the title song’s music video. Continue reading
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12/21/15 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Grace Jone- Little Drummer Boy

Grace Jones gets into the Christmas cheer with Pee-wee Herman. The club diva performs uncharacteristically ebullient Little Drummer Boy to Pee-wee, Chairy, Terry and the rest of the “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” gang. Continue reading
8/26/15 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Grace Jones- Pull Up to the Bumper

Pull Up to the Bumper was co-written by Grace Jones, Kookoo Baya and Dana Mano. The uptempo pop-dance song incorporating funk and R&B elements and sparked some controversy for its suggestive lyrics. Due to the figuratively describe sexual intercourse, it prompted some radio stations in the United States to refuse to broadcast it. Continue reading
4/24/15 O&A Hollywood Monday: Grace Jones in Vamp


Vamp is a 1986 comedy horror film directed by Richard Wenk, co-written by Wenk and Donald P. Borchers, and starring Grace Jones and Chris Makepeace. Continue reading
8/16/17 (REPOST) O&A WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Grace Jones in Boomerang
Who else but Grace Jones could have played the over the top model/fashion icon Helen Strangé in the 1992 romantic comedy Boomerang. The model turned song stylist and actress used her exotic and erotic persona to create Strangé. Jones dominates these two scenes with outragous, broad humor. Continue reading









