On this day May 11, 1981, Grace Jones released her fifth studio album Nightclubbing, a bold fusion of reggae, new wave, funk, and art pop that became a defining statement of her career. Backed by the Compass Point All Stars and produced by Sly and Robbie, the album showcased Jones’ fierce style, deep vocals, and genre bending creativity.
Nightclubbing reached number 32 on the US Billboard charts and included iconic tracks like Pull Up to the Bumper, Walking in the Rain, and her haunting cover of I’ve Seen That Face Before. It marked her full transformation from disco diva to avant garde music icon.
Fun fact: Nightclubbing has since been named one of the greatest albums of all time by Rolling Stone and is widely considered Grace Jones’ masterpiece.
Nightclubbing reached number 32 on the US Billboard charts and included iconic tracks like Pull Up to the Bumper, Walking in the Rain, and her haunting cover of I’ve Seen That Face Before. It marked her full transformation from disco diva to avant garde music icon.
Fun fact: Nightclubbing has since been named one of the greatest albums of all time by Rolling Stone and is widely considered Grace Jones’ masterpiece.
