Synopsis
Patra brings a dancehall edge to Grace Jones' provocative classic, performing the song with a confident, flirtatious attitude. The main video combines performance shots with intimate encounters and close dancing, matching the track's suggestive double entendres. Patra's commanding presence, expressive delivery, and sensual choreography keep the clip focused on attitude and rhythm rather than a conventional storyline. A separate remix version shifts the action into an urban neighborhood, where local dancers join the party.
Factoids & Trivia
- Patra's version was released in 1995 as the lead single from her second album, "Scent of Attraction." It was a remake of Grace Jones' 1981 song.
- The track became Patra's biggest international hit, reaching No. 60 on the US Billboard Hot 100, No. 21 on the R&B chart, No. 15 on the dance chart, and No. 50 in the UK.
- Two video versions circulated. The main clip uses intimate performance and dance imagery, while the remix places Patra in an urban neighborhood surrounded by people dancing.
- The video was prominently featured on The Box in 1995. The interactive music channel listed it among its "Box Tops," helping expose the song to viewers who ordered clips by telephone.
- The recording was produced by C. "Specialist" Dillon, who recast the original's post-disco and funk framework as a reggae and dancehall crossover.