Grace Jones

Grace Jones, (born on the 19th May 1948) is a Jamaican American singer, actress and model.

She is known for her androgynous look, with square cut hair and angular padded clothing. Her look was created in association with French graphic designer Jean Paul Goude, with whom she also had a relationship with. 

Grace Jones exemplified the classic flat top hairstyle which became popular amongst black men in the 80s. Her first album to feature this hairstyle was 'Warm Leatherette'.

Jones was also highlighted for her outlandish costumes and various personas which she would show at her concerts. A key example of this was her performance at paradise garage, in 1985. For this particular performance she collaborated with visual artist Keith Haring for her costume. Haring painted her body in tribal patterns and fitted her with wire armour.

In 1997 Jones secured a record deal with Island Records, this lead to a string of dance club hits. She had adapted her music to the emerging electronic style. 

Her music was was popular in American clubs however she found mainstream success in Europe, particularly in the UK.

In 1981 her single 'Pull Up To Bumper' spent several weeks at number 2 on the US Hot Dance Club Play chart and became a Top 5 single on the US R&B chart. Other big hits from Grace Jones include 'I've seen that before', 'Private Eye', 'Slave To Rhythm' and 'I'm not that perfect'.

Her most notable albums were 'Warm Leatherette', 'Night Clubbing' and 'Slave to Rhythm'.

Grace Jones acting overshadowed her musical career in America. She started out by appearing in low budget films in the 1970s and early 80s. Her mainstream acting began in 1984 with the film 'Conan the Destroyer', alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger. Other successful films for Jones include 'James Bond: A View to Kill'(1985) and 'Wolf Girl' (2001), with Tim Curry.