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4 unusual facts about Grace Jones


Carmita Jiménez

During the 1970s, Carmita became a part of the Disco Music movement in her country, and had the number one hit La Generacion De Hoy (Today's Generation), produced by Alfred D. Herger, which was followed by La Vida En Rosa (Life In Pink), a song which was later a hit in English too, Grace Jones performing the English version.

Corporate Cannibal

"Corporate Cannibal", written by Grace Jones, Ivor Guest, Adam Green and Marc van Eyck, is a trip hop song incorporating rock and electronic elements, and lyrically exploiting the issue of corporate capitalism.

Disco Heaven

The video featured cameo appearances by Boy George as (the ghost of) Leigh Bowery, Jasper Conran as the late American designer Halston, Angie Brown (the song's backing vocalist) as herself, Jibby Bean as herself, Win Austin as Grace Jones, Trademark as Andy Warhol, Pinkietessa, Nicola Bowery Roy as Sylvester and Golden Boy.

The Brides of Funkenstein

Silva and Mabry had a brief reunion in 1981 as the New Wave Brides, opening for Grace Jones, and a lengthy tour with Was (Not Was).


22 St Peter's Square

The 'non reggae' Island artists include Cat Stevens, Robert Palmer and Steve Winwood (working with the Spencer Davis Group and Traffic, and as a solo artist), Grace Jones, Tom Waits, Melissa Etheridge, Amy Winehouse and P J Harvey and their most successful signing, the Irish band U2.

Camille Barbone

As head of Gotham, she oversaw the record releases of numerous artists including Grace Jones, The Bee Gees, and Gladys Knight,and has continued to manage and develop new acts such as Clark Brown -- the lead singer of G/Z/R (Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath) -- and Birdbrain (all on TVT Records).

Compass Point Studios

Other well-known artists who recorded there include: Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Serge Gainsbourg, The Rolling Stones, Grace Jones, Shakira, Celine Dion, U2, Robert Palmer, Thompson Twins, Tom Tom Club, Talking Heads, Dire Straits, Electric Light Orchestra, Bob Marley, Eric Clapton, James Brown, Iron Maiden, Roxy Music, Bonnie Tyler, The B-52's and David Bowie.

Dean Edwards

He developed several impressions, including Michael Jackson, Wayne Brady, Chris Tucker (Edwards' first impression; coincidentally, also an impression done by Jay Pharoah on his first SNL episode on September 25, 2010), Don Cheadle, Colin Powell, Serena Williams, Nipsey Russell, Grace Jones, Randy Jackson, Redman, Denzel Washington, and Billy Ocean.

Hanna Bakuła

Hanna Bakuła is author of the many portraits, including Grace Jones, Liv Ullmann, Yehudi Menuhin.

Johan Nissen

With his employer, a Photographer and master-student of Joseph Beuys, at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, he traveled Europe and during this time he became friends with Florian Schneider, Kraftwerk, Grace Jones.

John Schoonraad

The music world came calling after Robbie Williams requested his help for "Rock DJ", while Grace Jones asked for her head to be cast in chocolate, courtesy of Thornton’s chocolate factory, for her tenth studio album, Hurricane.

Lester Mendez

Mendez's programming, arranging, and remixing credits include artists such as: Jimmy Page, David Byrne, Ricky Martin, Spice Girls, Chris de Burgh, Johnny Mathis, Will Smith, Kerli, Collective Soul, Tarkan, Jennifer Lopez, Jewel, Grace Jones, PM Dawn, Bee Gees, Pet Shop Boys, and Angélique Kidjo.

Love Da Records

Among its most famous artists under the company’s representing labels are the Radiohead, The Prodigy, Nouvelle Vague, Tiësto, Vampire Weekend, Brett Anderson, Carla Bruni, Bloc Party, Grace Jones, Crystal Castles, Travis and Phoenix.

Love You to Life

The song, written by Grace Jones, Bruce Woolley and Mark van Eyck, showcases strong reggae influences and includes spoken verses (the only sung part of the track is the chorus).

Paul Blanca

Mapplethorpe mentored Blanca, introducing him to New York high society,including artists such as Grace Jones, Jasper Johns, Willem de Kooning and Keith Haring.

Rick Squillante

Designed by Philippe Starck and financed by Dallas businessman Blake Woodall, the club's investors included music star Stevie Nicks, who performed on opening night along with Grace Jones on Memorial Day weekend of 1984.

Stryx

The show featured acting as well as musical performances from such artists as Amanda Lear, Grace Jones or Patty Pravo.


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