Thankful.

Thankful for another year and return around the sun. I remain a work in progress.

Photography: by Tyler Miles

Hair, Makeup and Styling : Jody Watley

Dress: Norma Kamali

Wattage!

Happy Birthday Rakim.

Jody Watley & Rakim – On location “Off The Hook” Collaboration

Jody Watley & Rakim 1989 Groundbreaking Friends Collaboration

Happy Birthday Rakim. The God MC and fellow Aquarian.

Monday Wattage Thoughts. New Moon Self Care.

Passing this along..always good tips for living.

Remembering Kobe Bryant

Anyone who really knows me is aware of my love of the NBA and sports in general one of the many special things I share with my son Arie.

Post from January 26, 2020

I’m at a loss for words Rest In Peace international basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna at only 13 rest with angels .. I just can’t believe it – one of my favorite NBA players and my sons as well always leaving it out of the court, my son attended many of his camps, Kobe was great with the kids and so personable, having opportunity to meet him, going to games, my son being so excited about his first pair of Kobe sneakers .. the list goes on – so many fond memories, was excited to see what he’d do with his Mamba academy, teaching the Mamba mentality of excellence, championing women’s athletics and with his children books so much ahead .. such a tragic day for all of the two families, and millions of fans around the world. I have no words .. this is surreal shedding tears over this. Prayers and strength to his wife Vanessa and family as well as condolences to the families of Christina Mauser, Sarah and Payton Chester; Keri and Alyssa Altobelli ; Ara Zobayan John Altobeli. This is just a devastating tragedy.

Cherish each day and those you love…

Jody Watley Upcoming Concerts – Winter Nights EP and Weekly Streaming Updates and More.

Jody Watley – Winter Nights EP due mid February. The first in a series of seasonal releases. Short, sexy and sweet with remixed by Alex Di Cio’ and a new song featuring SRL.

Jody Watley Winter Nights Cover Art Final copy

 

 

Upcoming confirmed concerts:

January 31 : Westbury, NY : Theatre at Westbury with Taylor Dayne and Lisa Lisa

February 1 : Atlantic City, NJ: Tropicana Showroom with Taylor Dayne and Lisa Lisa

February 8 :  Washington, D.C. The Howard Theatre – Tickets

February 10 – 15 : The Ultimate Disco Cruise

February 21: Stockton, CA The Bob Hope Theatre with Taylor Dayne and Lisa Lisa

March 27: Lake Charles, MS Golden Nugget with Taylor Dayne and Lisa Lisa

April 11: Date TBA

More dates TBA.

 

Top 10 Tracks  January 17 – 23 :: Streaming with Spotify still tops for Jody Watley listeners

  1. Nightlife
  2. The Mood – ft SRL Alex Di Cio’ Remix
  3. I Want Your Love – DJ Spinna Remix
  4. A Beautiful Life
  5. Borderline
  6. Saturday Night Experience – Ron Trent Remix
  7. Sanctuary – Soulpersona Mix
  8. I Love to Love
  9. The Passion ft SRL – Brian Power Remix

Top 10 Releases January 17 – 23

  1. The Makeover – Album
  2. Midnight Lounge – Album
  3. Nightlife – Classic Soul Mix
  4. The Mood ft SRL
  5. Nightlife Remixed
  6. Paradise – EP
  7. The Passion ft SRL – Brian Power Remix
  8. I Want Your Love Remixes
  9. Dancer – Remixed
  10. Sanctuary Remxed

 

Top 5 Classics January 17 – 23

  1. Don’t You Want Me
  2. Looking For A New Love
  3. Real Love
  4. Friends
  5. Everything

 

 

 

Ladies Tour with Jody Watley, Lisa Lisa and Taylor Dayne Kicks Off in Gulfport At Island View Casino

Jody Watley, Taylor Dayne, Lisa Lisa

The first night of the Ladies Tour kicked off in Gulfport, Mississippi at Island View Casino Resort – packed house, party vibes; all love.

Up next

January 31 :: Westbury NY, Theatre at Westbury

February 1 :: Atlantic City, NJ Tropicana Showroom

February 21:: Stockton CA, Bob Hope Theatre

March 27 :: Lake Charles, LA, Golden Nugget

More dates TBA

I will not be on the bill February 13 in Connecticut Mohegan Sun due to prior commitment.

Rewind. Live Performance of ‘It All Begins With You.’

 

I posted this yesterday on my social media in celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This performance was while pregnant with my son on The Arsenio Hall Show in 1992 while promoting my “Affairs Of The Heart” album -also performed that night was my single “I’m The One You Need.’ The Arsenio Hall Show was always a great place to showcase music for black artists simply on a merit basis – long before the  “what are the social media numbers, how many followers?” The gatekeepers of today would never allow a show like this.

Around this time I’d performed this single on Good Morning America on MLK Day. My performance earned me an invitation to The White House as the President and First Lady were so moved. It’s an honor I’ll never forget. I also used the opportunity to speak about equality, and support for public education – investing in our youth; definitely inspired by Dr. King. Many know I also recorded this song in honor my my father Rev. John Watley Jr.

“..the more of life I live to see, I feel more like a child – the lessons that I have to learn, I know will take a while – and if it takes eternity I hope your plans for me, surround me with a gift of joy and make my days complete..embrace me with your love and help me rise above – show me the way to keep the faith so I won’t forget to say that it all begins with you..”

We all have the ability to bring positive changes in our lives and in the world each day not to mention the ability to keep the faith and get through barriers and obstacles. You don’t have to be religious (I’m not) to believe in a higher power than all of us and the inner will we have when we keep the faith.

Wattage!

7 Habits for Success. Wattage Thoughts.

Passing along these reminders I came across.

Wattage!

Jody Watley Digital Update January 3 – 9.

Jody Watley Spotify 2020

Jody Watley contemporary music Top Tracks and Releases, Spotify still top streaming service for Jody Watley listeners.

Top Tracks January 3 – 9.

  1. Nightlife – Soulpersona Classic Soul Mix
  2. The Mood ft SRL
  3. Nightlife – Original mix
  4. Slowdance
  5. A Beautiful Life
  6. I Want Your Love – DJ Spinna Remix
  7. Sanctuary
  8. Dancer
  9. Midnight Lounge
  10. Saturday Night Experience – Ron Trent Remix

 

To Releases January 3 – 9.

  1. Midnight Lounge – Album
  2. Nightlife – (Classic Soul Mix) – Single
  3. The Makeover – Album
  4. The Mood ft SRL (Single Alex Di Cio’ Remix)
  5. Nightlife – Single
  6. Paradise – EP
  7. Paradise
  8. Slowdance – Single
  9. The Passion ft SRL – Brian Power Remix
  10. Dancer Remixed – Album

 

Top 5 Classics January 3 – 9.

  1. Don’t You Want Me
  2. Looking For A New Love
  3. Everything
  4. Looking for A New Love – Extended Mix
  5. Real Love

Jody Watley in Issey Miyake-Classic Image Of The Day.

Jody Watley. Blue Issey Miyake Plastic Body Mold. Performing on Soul Train 1988. I had red as well as black though I believe I had the red customized to black.

I originally wore the Issey Miyake plastic bodice on my U.K. solo single in 1984. The label didn’t believe in the project or my direction so things never got off the ground—until I returned to USA

In 1984 – London ironically not fitting their image and box of “R&B artist” the UK label wanted me to just be the girl from Shalamar and to do something similar .. I had other plans. “You have to have a vision and believe in it. It paid off for me ultimately” – Jody Watley

I was tagged in a post with the very fashion forward Zendaya rocking a Tom Ford plastic bodice this week. Gorgeous.