The track was produced and co-written by German DJ Mousse T., who blended house/funky house with Jones’ classic vocal style.
The video embodies a "brassy, sweaty ear-worm" vibe, with Jones appearing as an irresistible, charismatic force, often looking directly into the camera with intense energy.
The video captures the late 90s/early 2000s aesthetic with a mix of vibrant, urban settings and, in some versions, black and white performance scenes. Production Context Album: The track was released on the 1999 album Reload . tom_jones_mousse_t_sexbomb_official_music_video
Bystanders in the video often react with wry smiles, indicating that this "Sex Bomb" transmission is an ongoing, almost inevitable occurrence.
The official music video for "Sex Bomb" by Tom Jones and Mousse T. (1999) is a stylish, high-energy pop-funk promo that revitalized Jones' career and became a global party anthem. Director: Barry Maguire. The track was produced and co-written by German DJ Mousse T
The video solidified Tom Jones’ image as a timeless, playful entertainer, appealing to a new, younger audience. Documenting All of Tom Jones' Ad Libs in Sex Bomb
"Sex Bomb" reached #1 in France and Switzerland, and top-three in the UK, Germany, Austria, and Spain, cementing a successful collaboration between a legendary vocalist and modern dance producers. Production Context Album: The track was released on
Vocals were recorded at Bunk, Junk and Genius Studios in London by engineer Alex Clarke, utilizing a Brauner VM1 microphone for a "spotless," high-gain sound.