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Grace Jones - Slave to the Rhythm (video)

Curiously I never saw this music video in the 80s (probably for the same reason it’s age restricted on YouTube) and I have questions, so many questions. I’d love to read a detailed breakdown of all the references and semiotics and stuff. Per Wikipedia:

The accompanying music video largely consists of previously seen footage, using excerpts from Jones' previously released music videos, “My Jamaican Guy” and “Living My Life”, as well as the live concert performance video A One Man Show. Included are also still pictures of some of the singer’s most iconic looks and the Citroën CX TV advertisement. No new footage of Jones herself was filmed for the video.

But what does it all mean?

(YouTube)