On this day November 7 1982, Grace Jones released Living My Life, her sixth studio album and the final entry in her legendary Compass Point trilogy. The record fused new wave, reggae, and funk into a bold and innovative sound that defined Jones as one of the most unique and fearless artists of the 1980s.
Living My Life featured standout songs like My Jamaican Guy, Nipple To The Bottle, and The Apple Stretching, each combining Jones’s commanding voice with striking rhythms and avant garde production. The album captured her confidence, artistry, and ability to challenge musical boundaries.
80s insight: Living My Life reflected the creative experimentation and individuality that made 1980s pop music so groundbreaking, with Grace Jones leading the charge in both sound and style.
Living My Life featured standout songs like My Jamaican Guy, Nipple To The Bottle, and The Apple Stretching, each combining Jones’s commanding voice with striking rhythms and avant garde production. The album captured her confidence, artistry, and ability to challenge musical boundaries.
80s insight: Living My Life reflected the creative experimentation and individuality that made 1980s pop music so groundbreaking, with Grace Jones leading the charge in both sound and style.
