Jody Watley Special July Message and Update

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In this exclusive Wattage Thoughts YouTube Short, Jody Watley shares a heartfelt reminder: appreciate the people who truly see you, hear you, understand you, and encourage your growth.

Then pay it forward.

Be someone who listens deeply, celebrates others, and empowers the special people in your life. A few sincere words of encouragement can inspire confidence, hope, and positive change.

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Subscribe for more monthly Wattage Thoughts—exclusive inspirational YouTube Shorts from Jody Watley featuring wisdom, creativity, music, and encouragement. Watch it Here:

Illuminate. Elevate. Empower. Welcome to Wattage Thoughts with Jody Watley.

There’s also a new summer merch drop in tandem with the new single “The Dawn” Alex Di Ciò 

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Jody Watley – The Dawn Unisex T-shirt in Yellow. Dress it up or down!

Shop the collection now:

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“The Dawn” Extended Alex Di Ciò Remix will arrive this month for your continued summer and beyond listening pleasure!

Blending sophisticated dance-pop, funk, soul, and contemporary electronic grooves, The Dawn showcases an artist who continues to evolve while staying true to her creative vision, with a breakout #1 UK Soul Chart breakout and the Top 5 streamed Jody Watley single on Spotify in June in the midst of some of her biggest classic hits – quite a feat.

For those just discovering Jody Watley’s current music, this is not a comeback—it’s a continuation of decades in the mix. From groundbreaking solo classics 80s, 90s and GRAMMY-winning success to independent releases, EPs, albums, and charting singles throughout the 2000s into the now.

Jody Watley remains a vibrant force in contemporary music with an ongoing discography to back it up.

July also marks the one year anniversary of the release of “Let’s Dance Vol. 1 – Hit Them Beats” released on July 9, 2025 and vaulted to #1 USA iTunes Top Dance / Electronic and Amazon UK Albums.

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"Let's Dance Vol. 1 - Hit Them Beats" released on July 9, 2025 and vaulted to #1 USA iTunes Top Dance / Electronic and Amazon UK Albums.

As she says: – “Let The Music Inspire.”

Streaming at the digital platforms of your choice.

About The Artist:

Jody Watley is a GRAMMY® Award–winning Best New Artist, 3x nominee, multi-platinum singer, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and style icon. 

Renowned as one of the most defining female artists of the 80s starting with her multi platinum breakthrough debut album. To date she has amassed 6 Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 singles including the iconic “Looking for a New Love,” (#1 R&B and Dance) “Don’t You Want Me,” “Friends” ft. Eric B. & Rakim, and the gold-certified “Real Love,” (#1 R&B and Dance) +more, Jody Watley is also an MTV VMA Awards 6 time nominee, in addition to American Music Awards and NAACP nominee. 

Jody Watley has built a genre-spanning, critically acclaimed catalog across disco Into R&B, Pop, Dance, Electronica — from 80s, 90s, 2000s – Present with her latest releases “The Dawn” (2026) Alex di Ciò. Remix, Let’s Dance Vol. 1 – Hit Them Beats (2025), EVERLASTING (2025). 

An award-winning songwriter (BMI Medal of Honor, Women’s Songwriters Hall of Fame), Watley is ranked by Billboard among the Top 25 Dance Artists of All Time and Top 65 Hot 100 Female Artists of All Time.

Additional achievements include Black Music Honors Crossover Music Icon, the 2022 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and YouTube Silver Creator Award for the Jody Watley YouTube Channel 2025.

Learn More: About Jody Watley

Get ready to groove to Jody Watley’s Hot New Single “The Dawn”

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Jody Watley’s hot new single “The Dawn” (Alex Di Ciò Remix) continues its international momentum as Jamm FM Netherlands names it Record Of The Week, following its rise to #1 Breaker on the UK Soul Chart.

Blending sophisticated dance-pop, funk, soul, and contemporary electronic grooves, The Dawn showcases an artist who continues to evolve while staying true to her creative vision.

For those just discovering Jody Watley’s current music, this is not a comeback—it’s a continuation. From groundbreaking solo classics and GRAMMY-winning success to independent releases, EPs, albums, and charting singles throughout the 2000s and beyond, Jody Watley remains a vibrant force in contemporary music.

As she says:

“Let The Music Inspire.”

Stream • Download • Playlist • Share

Discover | Revisit the Jody Watley Discography

About The Artist:

GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and independent label founder Jody Watley is an iconic force in contemporary dance, electronic, soul, and pop music. A trailblazing solo artist whose influence spans generations, she is recognized by Billboard among the Top Female Artists, Top Dance Artists, and Top Black Solo Artists of All Time.

With classics and iconic catalog including “Looking For A New Love,” “Real Love,” “Friends,ft Eric B & Rakim” and “Don’t You Want Me,” alongside acclaimed recent releases through Avitone Recordings, Watley continues to blend innovation, sophistication, and groove into music made for today.

Black Music Month Rewind: Jody Watley Makes Impact 1987

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Jody Watley – JET Magazine 1987 Cover – Photography Isaac Sutton

On June 22, 1987, Jody Watley appeared on the cover of JET Magazine, one of the most influential publications in Black culture and media.

The feature arrived during a landmark year for the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter as her self-titled debut solo album established her as one of the most exciting artists in contemporary music. Released earlier that year on MCA Records, Jody Watley delivered a series of hit singles that showcased her distinctive blend of R&B, pop, dance music, fashion, and innovation.

The album produced multiple Billboard Top 10 hits, including the No. 1 R&B and No. 1 Dance smash “Looking For A New Love,” along with “Still A Thrill,” “Don’t You Want Me,” and “Some Kind Of Lover.” The success of the project demonstrated Watley’s creative vision as an artist, songwriter, and trendsetter, helping to redefine the possibilities for women in popular music.

At a time when a JET Magazine cover represented an important cultural milestone, the feature recognized a rising star whose influence extended beyond music into fashion, style, and contemporary culture.

The cover captured a pivotal moment in a career that would continue to break barriers and set new standards. Nearly four decades later, Jody Watley remains celebrated for her artistry, innovation, and enduring impact on music and culture.

Her newest release is “The Dawn” #1 Record of the Week on UK Soul Radio.

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About The Artist: Jody Watley

Producer • Songwriter • Creative Entrepreneur • Independent Music Pioneer

GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and founder of Avitone Recordings.

For more than four decades, Jody Watley has built a career defined by innovation, creative independence, and cultural influence. As a pioneering solo artist, she helped redefine the intersections of music, fashion, visual storytelling, and popular culture while earning multi-platinum success, chart-topping hits, and industry recognition including induction into the Women’s Songwriters Hall of Fame and inclusion in Billboard’s lists of the Top Female Artists, Top Dance Artists, and Top Black Solo Artists of All Time.

In 1995, Watley founded Avitone Recordings, establishing an independent platform focused on artistic ownership, strategic partnerships, and creative freedom. Through Avitone, she has continued to develop new music, multimedia projects, brand collaborations, and innovative approaches to audience engagement while maintaining a global presence across streaming, digital media, live performance, and content creation.

Today, Jody Watley remains committed to creating forward-thinking music spanning dance, electronic, soul, and pop while championing authenticity, innovation, and long-term artistic sustainability.

Revisit and Discover her Ongoing Discography; https://jodywatley.net/discography/

Jody Watley’s The Dawn: Record Of The Week Recognition

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Jody Watley’s “The Dawn (Alex Di Ciò Remix)” Reaches No. 1 UK Soul Chart Breaker & Earns Record Of The Week Honors (June 15, 2026) . Continuing an iconic legacy rooted in quality music and style.

Additional UK radio support this week:

Record Of The Week — Starpoint Radio (UK)

Record Of The Week — Sunshine Radio (UK)

Written by Jody Watley.and Mark de Clive Lowe

Produced & Mixed by Alex Di Ciò. Another independent release via Avitone Recordings

“The Dawn (Alex Di Ciò Remix)” is available now on all major digital music platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music, Beatport, TIDAL, and YouTube Music.

Thank you to DJs, radio programmers, music lovers, and fans worldwide for the continued support.

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Jody Watley – The Dawn T-shirt

Podcast Episode: Jody Watley New Single ‘The Dawn’ Out Now

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Pip: The Official Jody Watley Website is where a five-decade career keeps moving forward — and right now, it is moving at dance-floor speed.

Mara: Admin has the full story on the new single, the label behind it, and what this release means in the context of a catalog that just keeps building. Let’s start with the music itself.

Jody Watley’s New Single ‘The Dawn’ Is Out Now

Pip: The question here is straightforward: what does a new Jody Watley single in 2026 actually represent — a moment, or a momentum?

Mara: The post frames it as the latter. The setup is that this release follows back-to-back chart successes, and the post puts it plainly: “The Dawn is the latest in the singer songwriting, producer’s ongoing discography of feel good blend of soulful rhythms and dance-floor energy.”

Pip: So this is not a one-off. It is the next step in a streak — a number-one iTunes USA and Amazon Music UK Dance and Electronic album in 2025, a number-two UK Soul Chart single in 2024 — and now a new remix produced by Alex Di Ciò landing on every major platform worldwide.

Mara: The release comes through Avitone, her independent label established in 1995 with the stated mantra of “Fueling Quality Music.” That label context matters — this is not a major-label rollout. It is a deliberate, multi decades-long independent operation.

Pip: Thirty years of independent operation, and the singles keep charting. That is not luck, that is infrastructure.

Mara: The post also grounds the release in a much longer arc. Watley is listed in Billboard as one of the Top 60 Female Artists of All Time, Top 25 Dance Artists of All Time, and Top 100 Black Solo Artists of All Time — a GRAMMY Award-winning Best New Artist and three-time nominee whose catalog spans R&B, pop, dance, hip-hop, jazz, and electronic music across more than five decades, going back to her Shalamar years beginning in 1978.

Pip: The bio closes with a phrase that earns its place: “Still Thriving. Still Creating. Still Evolving on her own terms independently.” At this point in the discography, that reads less like marketing and more like a statement of fact.

Mara: “The Dawn” is available now on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, and SoundCloud.

Pip: Five decades in, a new single, a thriving independent label — the arc here is genuinely long.

Mara: And it keeps moving. More to come from this catalog, no question.

Jody Watley New Single ‘The Dawn’ Out Now

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NEW MUSIC ALERT:

GRAMMY winning artist and Icon Jody Watley’s new single “The Dawn” Remix Produced by Alex Di Ciò and written by Watley is OUT NOW on digital music platforms worldwide from her longtime independent label Avitone, established in 1995 with a mantra of “Fueling Quality Music.”

Following the success of the #1 iTunes USA and Amazon Music UK Dance/Electronic album “Let’s Dance Vol. 1 – Hit Them Beats” in 2025, 2024’s single “EVERLASTING” #2 UK Soul Chart and #2 iTunes Top Dance / Electronic albums, Jody keeps the groove moving forward.

“The Dawn” is the latest in the singer songwriter, producer’s ongoing discography of feel good blend of soulful rhythms and dance-floor energy. 

Listen Now! iTunes / Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Soundcloud + Check out Jody Watley’s Youtube Channel Message: Here

About The Artist:

Jody Watley is a GRAMMY® Award–winning Best New Artist and 3x nominee, multi-platinum singer, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and style icon. 

Renowned as one of the most defining female artists of the 80s and 90s Watley is listed in Billboard as one of the Top 60 Female Artists of All Time, Top 25 Dance Artists of All Time and Top 100 Black Solo Artists Of All Time. The recipient of Crossover Music Icon from Black Music Honors 2017  with an ongoing diverse music discography spanning R&B / Pop / Dance /Hip Hop / Spoken Word/Electronic / Jazz / Adult Contemporary 80s, 90s, 2000s-Present  with Top 10 hits including the iconic “Looking for a New Love,” “Don’t You Want Me,” “Friends” ft. Eric B. & Rakim, and the gold-certified “Real Love,” she has built a multi-decade career of over 5 decades of genre-spanning, critically acclaimed catalog including disco (from her Shalamar days from 1978 to 1983), and then on to her iconic solo for over 4 decades evolution finds her -Still Thriving. Still Creating. Still Evolving on her own terms independently.

Jody Watley New Music Alert June 2026

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New Music & Merch Alert! 

The new Jody Watley single “The Dawn” arrives JUNE 12 on digital music platforms worldwide.

Following the success of “Let’s Dance Vol. 1 – Hit Them Beats” in 2025 #1 iTunes USA Top Dance Electronic Albums and Amazon Music UK. The acclaimed 2024 single “EVERLASTING” with mixes by Alex Di Ciò & Dam-Funk + dance remixes that reached #2 iTunes Top Dance Electronic Albums Chart, the Jody Watley Discography continues to evolve.

“The Dawn” is the latest preview from the forthcoming EP “Just Groove”—a feel-timeless blend of soulful rhythms.

New Merchandise Available too!

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Watch New Message: Here

About The Artist

Jody Watley is a GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum singer/songwriter/producer and style icon. Named Best New Artist in 1988, she’s one of Billboard’s Top 60 Female Artists of All Time, with 6 Top 10 Hot 100 hits, 13 No. 1 Dance singles, 2  R&B #1s and genre-spanning success across R&B, Pop, Dance, Downtempo Electronica and Jazz-80s, 90s, 2000-Present.

A visionary in music and fashion, Watley helped pave the way for Black women to break boundaries. Honored as a Crossover Music Icon by Black Music Honors, an inductee in Women’s Songwriters Hall of Fame + more; her influence continues and goes back as far as her days as a teenager as one of the show Soul Train’s most popular and trendsetting artists—5 decades strong as an artist, she remains an inspiration to many. 

Jody Watley – New Single ‘The Dawn’ Coming June 12

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 Kicking off Summer and Black Music Month!

Arriving June 12, 2026: “The Dawn” (Alex Di Ciò Remix) — the groove-heavy new single from GRAMMY® Award-winning music icon Jody Watley.

Experience a fresh evolution of rhythm, soul, and dance-floor energy as Jody Watley and acclaimed producer/remixer Alex Di Ciò deliver the perfect soundtrack for the season. The song is another Jody Watley composition. “It’s a tough time for a lot of people, and also quite a bit of negativity in the world. I think it’s always important to have songs that keep people motivated and in a positive mindset – to let go of worries and stress, My music is always a vessel for that.”

Dawn definition: Dawn is the period of the day when the first light appears in the sky, marking the transition from night to morning before the sun breaks the horizon at sunrise.Metaphorically, it refers to the beginning, emergence, or advent of something new (e.g., “the dawn of a new era”) “the dawn of a new day”

About The Artist:

Jody Watley is a GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum singer/songwriter/producer and style icon. Named Best New Artist in 1988, she’s one of Billboard’s Top 60 Female Artists of All Time, with 6 Top 10 Hot 100 hits, 13 No. 1 Dance singles, 2  R&B #1s and genre-spanning success across R&B, Pop, Dance, Downtempo Electronica and Jazz. Her career longevity spans 5 decades in the music industry.

A visionary in music and fashion, Watley helped pave the way for Black women to break boundaries. Honored as a Crossover Music Icon by Black Music Honors, an inductee in Women’s Songwriters Hall of Fame + more; her influence continues—decades strong and she remains an inspiration to many. Her most recent album “Let’s Dance Vol. 1 – Hit Them Beats” released July 9, 2025 vaulted to #1 on the iTunes Top Dance Electronic Albums and Amazon Music UK on July 11, 2025.

“The Dawn” Cover Art by Shawn West and Jody Watley. Logo Design: Ray Easmon.

SUPREME SIRENS Iconic Women In Music -Jody Watley Spotlight

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Grammy Award-winning music icon Jody Watley is among the many esteemed trailblazing female artists featured in SUPREME SIRENS: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Music, the celebrated 2024 release by acclaimed author and style expert Marcellus Reynolds.

Released on January 23, 2024 through  Abrams Books, SUPREME SIRENS is the first-ever photography book dedicated to honoring Black female singers and musicians whose artistry, innovation, resilience, rebellion, and cultural impact transformed music history and popular culture.

The stunning collection celebrates generations of influential Black women in music through powerful imagery and storytelling — making it an essential addition for music historians, photography enthusiasts, style aficionados, and coffee table book collectors alike.

From groundbreaking artistry to enduring influence in music and fashion, Jody Watley continues to be recognized as a visionary creative force whose impact spans decades across music, style, culture, and entertainment.

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Book Details:

SUPREME SIRENS: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Music

By Marcellus Reynolds

Published by  Abrams Books

Release Date: January 23, 2024

ISBN-10: 1419769014

ISBN-13: 978-1419769016

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Join Jody Watley on the Ultimate Disco Cruise 2027

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GRAMMY-winning music icon Jody Watley will make a rare live concert appearance at sea aboard The Ultimate Disco Cruise and BEYOND 2027.

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It’s the ultimate party experience for fans of Disco, Dance, R&B/Soul and Funk music – all on one unforgettable cruise experience sailing from Ft. Lauderdale aboard the Celebrity Silhouette sailing to Grand Turk, Puerto Plata Dominican Republic, concerts, celebrity hosted activities and more.

Catch Her Outside! Join Jody Watley at Sea – It’s Paradise!

Jody Watley fans – Use Promo code JODYFAN for special cabin savings.

Let’s Do This! Let’s Dance! Get your groove and disco glam on!

More Info: https://UltimateDiscoCruise.com

Promotional graphic for the Ultimate Disco Cruise featuring singer Jody Watley, along with artists like Kool & The Gang, Gloria Gaynor, and more. Event dates are February 21-26, 2027, in various locations including Fort Lauderdale, Grand Turk, and Puerto Plata.

Have you heard Jody Watley’s covers of the CHIC classic “I Want Your Love” a #1 single for Watley in 2008 and Diana Ross’ “Love Hangover” from her #1 2025 iTunes Top Dance Album “Let’s Dance Vol. 1- Hit Them Beats”? If not head to your favorite digital music platform.