I filmed these will at sea back in February. The sound of the ocean, an unfettered sky are very calming and feel appropriate to re-share during this time along with a few of my favorite inspirational ocean quotes.
“Life is like the ocean. It can be calm or still — rough or rigid, but in the end it’s always beautiful.”
“Dream higher than the sky and deeper than the ocean.”
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.”
Stay home. Stay Safe. Keep the faith.
Happy Anniversary to my sophomore solo album released March 25, 1989 :: featured the Top 10 hits “Real Love, “Friends” (ft Eric B. & Rakim ground breaker) “Everything” “Precious Love”
The title “Larger Than Life” remains a metaphor to dream big, do things larger than you can imagine, be memorable – be fabulous .. larger than life darling!
Photography: Steven Meisel
Came across this earlier – definitely wanted to share as it may be easier for some than others to be alone with your thoughts during this time.
I’ve been sharing a few short wellness videos on my social media to encourage everyone to stay healthy in this self quarantine time – it should be a lifestyle in general however since this time is a resetting of energy it’s a good time to think about these things like your immune system and overall well being.
While we’re all self quarantining and dealing with the current coronavirus / Covid19 pandemic; I’ll keep the music updates coming, wellness posts and so on – those things are not cancelled!
Jody Watley on Spotify
Jody Watley on Apple Music
Follow my artist pages on the platform of your choice – you’ll find the current releases including “Winter Nights” EP along with the classics and some you may have missed.
Health is always wealth – no matter what’s going on. Stay diligent everyone no matter what you think about what’s going on currently.
Any upcoming concerts and appearances have been cancelled or postponed to a later date.
A bit of motivation to begin the new week.
Wattage.!
Thanks to all of the UK and European Soul Radio Stations spinning songs from “Winter Nights’ EP! To those in America who are wondering – this project nor any recent ones have been serviced to American radio — no pay for play, I don’t do rap and I a woman over 35.. so it would be a waste of resources. The music is here for all to support by use of social media and digital outlets. It’s a choice not to invest in a PR campaign here in USA why? Unlike many moons ago and the old model that most commercial minded fans think still exist where shows would have you on just to talk about your latest music project – that model went out in the late 90’s. I began my indie label Avitone in the 90’s one of the first women, former major label artists to do so – no headlines.
Most high profile TV shows now despite hit records and a vast list of accolades to get booked they want gossip and sensationalism. I don’t wish to discuss my private life, there’s no have a health issue or high profile romance to publicize, have not been to rehab..have not had a baby lately (smile) and so on. I’m just here for the music and appreciate those who are here for it too! The world exists far beyond this American bubble – and it’s an incredible feat to still be charting records anywhere – not many veteran artists especially black female artists can say that – on top of that to be self released on my own label. Thanks to a great small team who continue to work with so much passion on my behalf. Some will of course try to dismiss this latest milestone – keep doubting as I continue to proceed and succeed on my own terms.
Jody Watley Winter Nights – Tracks Receiving Airplay are (Weigh on Me ft SRL, Skin Deep and Candlelight).
Solar Radio
Starpoint Radio
Cheeky Radio
DeLite Radio
Mi-Soul Radio
BBC Radio London
BBC Radio Devon
BBC Radio Jersey
BBC Radio Cornwall
BBC Radio Bristol
BBC Radio Guernsey
BBC Radio Essex
BBC Radio Surrey
BBC Radio Berkshire
BBC Radio Solent
BBC Radio Somerset
BcFM 93.2
African FM
Blast 1386, Reading UK
Boogie Bunker Radio, Kent UK
Radio Sunlight, Kent
Fuzion Live
Mersey Radio, Liverpool
More Music Radio
FlorRadio
Gloucester Radio FM (GFM)
Gateway 97.8 Basildon
MRS Radio
New Big City Radio
Oz Urban Radio, Perth Australia
Brisbane Youth Radio, Brisbane Australia
Ramjam Radio
In2Beats 106.5 FM
Jamm FM Netherlands
London Soul Radio
Harderwijk
Crackers Fresh
One Luv FM
AfroDisiac Radio, Bournemouth
SoulCity The Beat
JFS Radio, London
Radio Conceito
Radio Festival
Swindon 105.5
The Soul of Grenada
Urban Movement Radio, Brisbane
Veluwe FM
WNAA FM, The Voice
Stomp Radio, London
Download it, Stream It. Tell A Friend. Post on Your Social Media – You Are The New Media – Your Phone IS The Device that connects it all. Use IT don’t let it Use YOU, everything is accessible..you can also listen to most of these stations worldwide, listen anytime on streaming, those add up to chart numbers, listen as well via Youtube
Jody Watley ‘Winter Nights’ EP vaults from Number 8 to 2 on the UK Soul Chart this week. Thanks to all supporting this release. Thank you Alex Di Cio’, Steve Ripley, UK Soul Radio DJ’s. Get ‘Winter Nights’ or stream now at the digital platform of your choice.
I’ve been counted out, dismissed, overlooked by some – but nothing diminishes my drive, integrity and love of what I do putting out quality music — remaining creative, with integrity always true to myself as an artist.
Since 1995 – Avitone Recordings ‘Fueling Quality Music Independently’
‘Spring’ is coming.