Free Download: Grace Jones - My Jamaican Guy (Doc Adam Bootleg Remix)

The Grace Jones self-penned patois hit My Jamaican Guy is iconic for several reasons. Released in January 1983, as the lead single to Living My Life, it marked the final chapter of her now legendary Compass Point sessions for starters. Her mother Marjorie sings the backing vocals, but is uncredited, as not to upset her church as she was a pastor's wife. The artwork is created by Grace's then longterm partner, Jean-Paul Goude, who was instrumental in her image, stage choreography, videos and album/single artwork. Originally the image here was supposed the album cover but was replaced by this familiar piece of art. Both are absolutely stunning in their own right, with the single owning a truly hypnotizing gaze that definitely pierces your soul. The video incorporates footage from her stunning A One Man Show plus some of her most iconic imagery. The song is one of our all time favourite Jones tracks and those steel drums gets us everytime. So perfect! Portland based DJ Adam Arola a.k.a Doc Adam lifts them plus several vocal loops and transform them into a summery house party with a deep bassline that will shake that money maker of yours for sure. Download below and enjoy responsibly, we know you wanna go nuts with this one!      

Premiere: Grace Jones - Me! I Disconnect From You (Radio Edit)

The 1981 album Nightclubbing by Grace Jones has become iconic for its Jean-Paul Goude artwork and perfect blend of fire and ice musically. It's also her best seller. It was the second of her legendary Compass Point trilogy and truly cemented her then new look and sound. Up until 1980 Grace was known as a disco artist, but with the harder image came her new wave inspired era propelling her into the stratosphere of true badassness. The whole album is being released on April 28th as a deluxe set in various formats containing 12", b-sides and two until now unreleased tracks from the Bahamas recording sessions. Her Gary Numan and Tubeway Army cover Me! I Disconnect From You has until today been hidden away for over 30 years. Wow! Her version replaces the icy production of the original with a flowing reggae beat and a tweeting bird. If this flawless track was stored away, imagine what else is lurking in the Island Records vaults! The mind races to say the least. This is the radio and the album version will add two more minutes of goodness. If You Wanna Be My Lover is the second previously unreleased track we're gonna get to hear and we cannot wait! Listen below! Thoughts? Until then, listen to the whole '81 released album here.      

Prada - Candy by Jean-Paul Goude

Prada launches its latest fragrance Candy with a print and film campaign starring French actress Léa Seydoux. The film, directed by iconic Jean-Paul Goude, features the Apache dance performed by street gangs in Paris during the 1900's. Trés cute!

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