Everyone’s journey is different. Don’t waste energy comparing your life or journey to another’s. Take what you need for inspiration and discard what is not useful or motivating you as you move forward. That’s what I do. Be confident in your own shoes!
Photo: John Tyler Curtis
A pop of color!
Video Produced by Ray Easmon.
She’s one of the most prominent visionaries of her era, and one whose influence remains a key touchstone in contemporary pop music.” -Dean Van Nguyen, Wax Poetics Magazine 2014, Issue 57 Cover Story
Janelle Monae and Jody Watley cover girls. Wax Poetics Issue 57.
Jody Watley Wax Poetic sCover Issue 57 2013 – Classic Jody Watley Image.
Jody Watley in Sister2Sister Magazine December 2013
Okayplayer:
Jody Watley “Nightlife” -Single Preview Edit
“..Jody Watley delivers upon arrival..”
http://www.okayplayer.com/news/jody-watley-nightlife-single-preview-edit-mp3.html
CentricTV, Editors Choice:
“…the relevancy of this tune proves that Watley is a master class in how to keep a career in dance and R&B music going..”
http://www.centrictv.com/music/articles/2013/08/07/new-music-jody-watley-nightlife.html
Notable Dance:
http://notabledance.com/2013/08/11/song-day-sunday-funday-jody-watley-nightlife/
The Urban Link, Jody Watley “Nightlife”
http://theurbanlink.net/2013/07/27/newmusic-jody-watley-nightlife-single-preview-edit-jodywatley/
Soulbounce: “Jody Watley Loves The Nightlife”
“..there are some talents who are living and breathing examples of diva-dom such as Jody Watley..”
http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2013/08/jody_watley_loves_the_nightlife.php
Ebony Magazine: Sonic Boom The Weeks Hottest New Music: Jody Watley “Nightlife”
Urbanbridgez: Jody Watley Reunites With Shalamar’s Gerald Brown for New Single:
Poptastic Confessions:
http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/08/nightlife-by-jody-watley-available-for.html
Poptastic Confessions: Nightlife #1 Song of 2013
http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/12/1-song-of-2013.html
The QHBlend: Jody Watley From Soul Train to Nightlife:
“..Watley continues to define her artistic destiny unapologetically; it’s something in the reality television era of ‘R&B Divas’ that should be savored.”
http://theqhblend.wordpress.com/2013/08/20/jody-watley-from-soul-train-to-nightlife/
Bossip: Jody Watley New Single NIGHTLIFE: Here
Soultrain: Jody Watley “Nightlife Single Preview”
http://soultrain.com/2013/08/06/jody-watley-nightlife-single-preview/
Blues and Soul: Jody Watley “Nightlife” Single Preview
http://www.bluesandsoul.com/review/2122/jody_watley_nightlife/
Soul11: Jody Watley Back with New Joint “Nightlife”
http://soul11music.blogspot.com/2013/08/new-joint-nightlife-jody-watley.html
FreshasFrankie: Jody Watley Nightlife Single Preview
http://freshasfrankie.com/jody-watley-nightlife-single-preview-edit/
The Los Angeles Examiner: Jody Watley Releases New Single “Nightlife”
http://www.examiner.com/article/jody-watley-releases-new-single-nightlife
Singersroom: Jody Watley Releases New single “Nightlife”:
http://singersroom.com/content/2013-08-05/Jody-Watley-Nightlife-Single-Preview/#ixzz2bAdvdUSZ
Interviews:
Wax Poetics Issue 57, cover story with Dean Van Nguyen, Music Maverick
http://www.waxpoetics.com/wax-poetics-magazine/issue-57
Yahoo Music: With Billy Johnson Jr. — 3 parts video interview Why Jody Watley’s New Single Is a Call To Get Fabulous
Uptown Magazine, Uptown Unplugged: ICONIC with Isoul Harris, Jody Watley Talks Trendsetting Fashion and Music
Ebony: Jody Watley Is Still A Thrill with Miles Marshall Lewis
JET Magazine: Catching Up With Jody Watley
http://www.jetmag.com/entertainment/music/catching-jody-watley/#.Uo6vYqUdf-k
The Singersroom: Jody Watley is Back Talking About Being An Innovator, The Music Industry, Radio and More
The Amalgamation Interview: Talking Shalamar, Career and New Music
http://www.amalgamationmag.com/website/music/jody-watley-the-amalgamation-interview/
USAToday Sports: Chop-Up with Jason Jordan: Jody Watley
http://socialhub.usatodayhss.com/blogs-main/staffblogs/item/1225-celebrity-chop-up-jody-watley
Eurweb: Jody Watley Wants To Put Dance Back In The Mix
The Life of Riley: Jody Watley Talks to Patrick Riley, A Nightlife To Remember
http://thelifeofriley.squarespace.com/rilys-blog/2013/9/10/a-nightlife-to-remember.html
Essence Magazine: Queen of Nightlife Jody Watley Shares Top 10 Picks (Style/Fashion)
http://photos.essence.com/galleries/nightlife-queen-jody-watleys-top-10-nye-picks
Shulman Says: Jody Watley Talks Nightlife (3 part interview)
http://www.shulmansays.com/archives/BOSVIEW/Talking-NIGHTLIFE-with-Jody-Watley—Part-1/
http://www.shulmansays.com/archives/BOSVIEW/Talking-NIGHTLIFE-with-Jody-Watley—Part-2/
http://www.shulmansays.com/archives/BOSVIEW/Talking-NIGHTLIFE-with-Jody-Watley—Part-3/
Ebony Magazine: Jody Watley Shares Spicy Nightlife Recipe (Food/Entertaining)
http://www.ebony.com/life/recipe-jody-watleys-nightlife-chicken-333#axzz2pZonpUmt
Jody Watley NYE Style Pics:
http://photos.essence.com/galleries/nightlife-queen-jody-watleys-top-10-nye-picks
Vibe.com Nightlife Video Premiere: Dance Legend Jody Watley Revives Disco
http://www.vibe.com/article/premiere-jody-watley-revives-disco-nightlife-video
Eurweb: Jody Revives Legacy of Dance Music with new video:
Ebony: View Jody Watley’s Fierce New Video:
Jody Watley: My GRAMMY Moment Billboard 2014:
Classic “Nightlife”, Studio 54 style with Diana Ross.
She should have won the Oscar for her role as Billie Holiday in Lady Sings The Blues – in my opinion!
Still The Boss Miss Diana Ross.
It’s no secret that Diana Ross from her days as a Supreme, and a stellar solo career was and remains an inspiration. Dian Ross represents a master class of style, class, elegance, glamour, iconic images like no other and longevity. The camera has always loved her and she’s always known how to strike the best pose. Radiant smile, silky voice, a natural and terrific actress – yes! Ms. Ross will always be the boss and reign supreme as the diva of all diva’s in the greatest most positive way for me. As well, she represents how to raise children while maintaining a career under the glare of the spotlight and being ‘present’ for them. One can feel there bond and appreciate that they all seem well adjusted human beings who happen to have one of the most legendary singers of all time as their mother. Being a great Mom first has also been number one to me, and she served as a role model to a degree on that end as well. She’s 70 today and still fabulous!
Check out this review of the video and single for “Nightlife” on music blog Dance Buzz. The single became the 19th Jody Watley Top 20 Billboard Hot Dance Play Single, and achieved Top 10 chart status in the UK on Music Week’s Commercial Pop (#6) and Urban Charts (#5). Here
Jody Watley. Photography: Albert Sanchez
“She’s one of the most prominent visionaries of her era, and one whose influence remains a key touchstone in contemporary pop music.” -Dean Van Nguyen, Wax Poetics Magazine 2014, Issue 57 Cover Story
Jody Watley set to be a part of a posthumous “Duets” album in the works for one of the legendary voices of soul music, the late great Teddy Pendergrass.
“Paradise” is scheduled for a summer 2014 release, with another single “Dancer” scheduled for May. Check out what Watley has to say about her inspiration for the project: Here. “Dancer”written and produced by Jody Watley and Italy’s Luminodisco will follow the UK Commercial Pop and Soul Top 10 and Billboard Hot Dance Play Top 20 “Nightlife.” View Jody Watley Discography
#itsinthemusic #jodywatley
So I’ve had a song named after me “Jody” by Jermaine Stewart and now as a style inspiration for my friend Christos Garkinos who named a fabulous off the shoulder sweater after me, the “Jody” for his first HSN collection titled “Eureka.” Catch Christos, who some of you may have seen on Bravo TV’s “Dukes of Melrose” last season with his business partner of Decades Inc. Cameron Silver, live on HSN March 20, 2014 at 7 PST.
Take care of YOU – mind, body and spirit no matter how young or old you are.
View and Shop “Eureka” : Here
Jody Watley in cream “Jody” top Eureka by Christos Garkinos – Photography: John Tyler Curtis
Scenes from my weekend.
Supporting my friend Christos Garkinos at the Los Angeles Trunk Show for his “Eureka by Christos Garkinos” line for HSN along with actress Garcelle Beauvais. We both have tops named after us and both wearing them! Photo Courtesy of © 2014 Christos Garkinos
With Christos Garkinos for Eureka Los Angeles launch. Photo Courtesy of Christos Garkinos – I paired my navy “Jody” top with Diesel jeans, Miu Miu pumps and Vivienne Westwood limited edition ‘Squiggle’ bag.
Fun Selfie – Eureka by Christos Garkinos Trunk Show Party © 2014 Jody Watley
Jody Watley, Garcelle Beauvais attend “Eureka by Christos Garkinos” Los Angeles
Bryan Rabin, Jody Watley, Kathy Jeung turn out for ‘Eureka by Christos Garkinos” in Los Angeles © 2014 Jody Watley
Later that night – time for Giorgio’s!
In the back of our town car on the way to Giorgio’s – glammed up! Photo: © 2014 Jody Watley
It’s all about the black tie theme birthday for John Eshaya pictured. Photo: Jody Watley
The journey of life is never long with the company of friends – willing to wear black tie and get done up for you! Pictured with birthday boy John Eshaya, Christos and friends of John’s. © 2014 Jody Watley
Christos Garkinos, John Eshaya, Jody Watley © 2014 Jody Watley
I love Giorgio’s and a great hat! #selfie © 2014 Jody Watley
John Eshaya always brings a sense of fun, intrigue and surprises with what he wears to Giorgio’s – I adore him! John Eshaya of JET and Jody Watley. I loved his black tie request – I love a well groomed man and there were tons of them in the house in their tux’s. © 2014 Jody Watley
Of course, I also filmed the video for “Nightlife” at my favorite place to get dressed up, hang with friends, dance and remember to have fun and enjoy life at Bryan Rabin and Adam XII Presents: Giorgio’s on The Sunset Strip a couple of months ago. It’s In The Music!