Name: Island Life
Brand: Grace Jones

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

IMCD16

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2008-06-30

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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Total Cap

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Grace Jones

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

Label GB

Grace Jones is a Jamaican singer, actress, and supermodel born on May 19, 1948 in Spanish Town, Jamaica. She began her career as a model in New York before transitioning into music. Known for her disco diva persona and striking visuals, Grace worked with renowned artists such as Tom Moulton and collaborated with reggae/new wave sound creators at Compass Point Studios. In addition to her artistic endeavors, she published an autobiography in 2015 that delves into her early childhood in Jamaica and addresses various rumors surrounding her life.
Grace Jones started off as a successful model in Paris during the 1970s. Her modeling career included working with influential designers and photographers of the time.
In addition to her modeling success, Grace ventured into the music industry while in Paris. Collaborating with notable musicians and producers, she developed a unique sound that blended reggae and new wave elements.

back in stock and budget price - 'island life 'is a collection of grace jones' biggest hits on the island records label. it draws from albums like 'portfolio' (1977), 'fame' (1978), 'muse' (1979), 'warm leatherette' (1980), 'nightclubbing' (1981), 'living my life' (1982) and 'slave to the rhythm' (1985). the tracks are arranged chronologically so it maps out her musical development from the robotic disco sounds of 'la vie en rose' through her new wave experiments with 'private life', her torch song phase in 'libertango' up to the funky r&amp;b of 'my jamaican guy'.

Island Life

Music GB

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