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May 11, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: May 11, 1981 - Grace Jones Releases Nightclubbing.

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...

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