New video post Jody Watley & SRL “The Mood” Live In Concert. Our final concert of 2019 was in San Antonio, Texas at the Jo Long Theatre. It was a great night and I wanted to share this video. Looking forward to more memorable live concert experiences in 2020 with the guys and all of you.
Wattage!
“The Mood” Alex Di Cio’ Mix Top 2 UK Soul Chart, 2018 – and still in the Top 5 of my contemporary releases streaming at all digital outlets – most coming from Spotify. You can also download it from iTunes, Amazon, etc.
Up next for Jody Watley – 3 California holiday show special guest appearances in December on “The Colors of Christmas Tour” also featuring Peabo Bryson, Oleta Adams and Ben Vereen. Join us as we sing Christmas favorites in a soulful and festive show.
Dec 13 – McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert, CA
Dec 14 – Cerritos Performing Arts Centre, Cerritos, CA
On the music front and as always beyond my early Jody Watley solo career releases, these are the songs and releases being listened to most. Here’s the latest analytics October 18-24. Keep listening, sharing with friends and of course buying the music is always appreciated and preferred.
Spotify remains the top service for Jody Watley fans with Apple Music a close second.
Top Tracks.
Nightlife
The Mood ft SRL
Borderline
Nightlife (Classic Soul Mix ft. Gerald Brown / Shalamar)
Working the skirt and handheld fan was inspired by flamenco dancers as a child and later the delicate use in Japanese culture. My collection is ever-growing from gifts to those I purchase in my travels..as well as custom.
Jody Watley – Ebony Magazine. Trendsetter. Soul Train…I even had a handheld fan brooch for extra detail.
A staple at my live shows. Often imitated over the years.
By always doing my own thing, keeping to myself, and just not being afraid to be different for the most part has always made me feel like a bit of an outcast – I’ve always been comfortable with that for the most part.
I’ve seen the popularity of the hand-held fan grow over the decades, and those who try to emulate or imitate me make use. It’s an art form if used properly.
‘I Want Your Love’ is a CHIC classic – written by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards. It’s always been a favorite of mine and so I put my spin on it for my full length ‘The Makeover.’ With various remixes including the main version by New York’s legendary DJ Spinna. In 2008 the single ended up at Number 1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Charts and Number 1 Club Top 40 and Number 2 Commercial Pop on British Radio. Since then it’s become a staple in my live show as well..and for those that don’t understand the context, this is a reminder blog post about it. It’s definitely a highlight of many in this decade for me..just realizing that we are nearing the end one with 2020 on the horizon.
Music Week, UK (their equivalent of BillBoard Magazine). 12/01/08 – drawing parallel with Rihanna who wasn’t born when I first hit the charts in Shalamar, a teen at the time myself.
Near capacity crowd – lots of love in the house to kick off Jo Long Theatre at The Carver Community Cultural Center new season.
Sound and visuals check. Design by Ray Easmon.
Testing out new opening choreography with SRL Nate Allen Smith and John ‘Havic’ Gregory.
Jody Watley & SRL. The guys join me for a couple of my Shalamar classics our own 2018 UK Soul chart hits “The Mood” & “The Passion” and then return later to show off their dance skills in the Classic Jody Watley hits section.
I had to take off my heels and get in the audience for a twirl during a rousing version ‘Skin Deep’ from “Midnight Lounge” it was my favorite part of the show.
A ‘Real Love’ pose with John ‘Havic’ Gregory and Nate Allen Smith. Fan capture.
Fan capture, during finale.
Looking For A New Love. Fan capture.
Jody Watley & Lupe Ortiz who made the trip from Fort Worth and always shows a lot of love and support on social media too. Wattage!
Always taking the time to smell the roses and the love from my fans and their generosity – beautiful bouquet from Lupe. I also received a beautiful owl scarf (I love owls) from one of my recent Cameo requests – I made sure they had backstage passes!
Top streaming service remains Spotify among outlets for Jody Watley fans, though the music is available at all digital outlets with Apple a close second. Of course my classics are there overall but these top streams are the independent contemporary releases from my Avitone label. “The Mood” Jody Watley ft SRL a big UK Soul chart hit has remained Number 1 for months, this week ‘Nightlife’ takes the top spot in Top Tracks.
If you’ve missed any of these releases – the time is always now..with digital it’s all there for you anytime! BUYING–LEGALLY DOWNLOADING the music is always appreciated and preferred.
Weekly Analytics Oct 11 – Oct 17 – Jody Watley Top 15 Tracks
Nightlife
The Mood – Jody Watley ft SRL. (Alex Di Cio’ Mix)
A Beautiful Life
Nightlife – Soulpersona Classic Soul Mix ft Gerald Brown (Shalamar)
I Want Your Love – DJ Spinna Mix
Slowdance
Sanctuary
Borderline
Saturday Night Experience – Ron Trent Mix
Dancer
I Love To Love
The Passion – Jody Watley ft. SRL (Brian Power Remix)
Whenever
Skin Deep
Waiting in Vain
Weekly Analytics Oct 11 – Oct 17 – Top Releases – Jody Watley
The Makeover
Midnight Lounge
Nightlife (Soulpersona Classic Soul Remix)
The Mood – Jody Watley ft SRL (Alex Di Cio Mix)
Nightlife – Remixed EP
Paradise
Slowdance
The Passion – Jody Watley ft SRL (Brian Power Remixes)
