Grace Jones – Nightclubbing | Original Pop Diva & Queer Icon Album Deep Dive

In this episode we dive into Grace Jones’ 1981 album Nightclubbing and talk about why it’s one of the most important art-pop records of all time.We dig into Grace Jones as a performer and as a queer, androgynous icon – how she can seamlessly code-switch between fashion runways, queer clubs, Jamaican roots, downtown NY art scenes and mainstream pop. We talk about the Compass Point sound (Sly & Robbie, minimal dub-inflected grooves, Wally Badarou synths), and the visual world she built with Jean-Paul Goude.We also argue about whether Nightclubbing or Warm Leatherette is her true masterpiece, and what each album represents in her evolution.In this episode:– Track and moment highlights across Nightclubbing– Sly & Robbie, Compass Point Studios and the hybrid of reggae, post-disco, new wave and funk– Grace Jones’ queer identity, persona and ability to shape-shift depending on the room– The case for Nightclubbing vs Warm Leatherette as her definitive albumChapters:00:00:00 - Intro & First Impressions00:20:46 - The Artistry of Grace Jones00:41:48 - Production and Album Cover01:00:32 - Standout Songs01:38:45 - Hot Takes01:43:31 - Final Thoughts🔊 Support & follow:Patreon – https://patreon.com/blackmarketdubBandcamp – https://blackmarketdub.bandcamp.comEscape Hatch Records – https://escapehatchrecords.comInstagram – https://instagram.com/blackmarket_dubYouTube – https://youtube.com/blackmarketdub