Catch Jody Watley on Fox 2 Detroit, Tuesday October 26, 2021 in the 8:00 A.M. EST hour. You can watch the live stream from wherever you are on their website.
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Monthly Archives: October 2021
Sunday Vibes. Feeling Joyful.
Thanks to everyone supporting my latest release – the uplifting and empowering ‘RENDERINGS’ EP -Alex Di Ciò Remixes.
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Weekend Wattage. Small Cups Of Joy. The Simple Things In Life.
A cup of whatever you like – that brings a smile, a sense of calm, comfort and joy. It’s especially nice on an autumn afternoon or evening. Treat yourself – you deserve it.
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Jody Watley One of Billboard Music’s Top 25 Dance Artists of All Time – Releases The Uplifting ‘RENDERINGS’ EP – OUT NOW!
Download, Stream. Playlist, Spin, Roller-Skate, Workout, Share, Vibe to It!
Jody Watley ‘RENDERINGS’ EP Available at all digital and streaming platforms.
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Jody Watley Says Get Your Dancing Shoes and Roller Skates On – RENDERINGS EP. Arrives. October 22, 2021
Download, Stream, Playlist It!
Support independently released artists outside of the machine.
Avitone Recordings: Independently Fueling Quality Music Since 1995.
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Jody Watley Classic Image Of The Day. Echoes Magazine UK Cover Story – Young At Heart 1992.
Jody Watley
Promoting ‘Affairs Of The Heart’ album.
Echoes Magazine, 1992
Photography Jonny Rozsa
Makeup: Paul Starr
NEW On The Official Jody Watley YouTube Channel. Renderings EP Trailer.
Jody Watley ‘Renderings’ EP Remix Collection. Arriving October 22 Featuring The New Anthem “Not A Single Day Goes By”
Make sure to download it, stream it October 22. Support Independent artists!
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Jody Watley ‘Renderings’ EP Arrives October 22.
Inspired by the art of Shawn West and remixes by renowned DJ/Producer Alex Di Ciò. Alex has contributed to all of my recent Top 5 U.K. Soul Chart releases.
-This mini collection of dance mixes arrives in time for the fall / winter season to keep you moving.
One of the definitions of a rendering is an interpretation or translation of art that’s what I thought about as I listened to Alex’s mixes that he was inspired to do on songs from my critically acclaimed “The Makeover’ and ‘Midnight Lounge’ electronic soul fused projects. I recognize that not everyone is up on everything I’ve done and quality music can be fresh discovered for the first time, especially in the digital age. All of the curated selections are danceable with meaningful lyrics from the empowering “A Beautiful Life”, the thought provoking “Clouds”, the relationship angst of “More”, the uplifting “Whenever” and the poignancy of “Not A Single Day” it’s a well round mini collection.
Looking at the art Shawn did for Instagram which is a mash-up of images classic and new which I immediately thought would be a cool piece of music artwork in a cover.
What I realize being on social media is that people discover and rediscover things all the time – something is always new to someone seeing or hearing anything for the first time. It’s also important to continue to be inspired and it may come in the most unexpected ways and sources.
The new anthem “Not A Single Day Goes By’ featuring Levi Seacer formerly of Prince’s NPG had been on my mind with so much loss of life and it being a song in remembrance of those who are no longer with us, sent to Alex to put his touch on it – so here we are!
Look for ‘Renderings’ on the streaming platform of your choice and of course downloads are always appreciated.
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Jody Watley Feature In YOU Magazine – London’s Daily Mail 1991 – Throwback Thursday.
Jody Watley. YOU Magazine, The Mail On Sunday The Daily Mail Newspaper U.K.
December 1991 “Affairs of The Heart” Interview
Interview by Chrissy Iley
Photography: Mike Owen
Make-up: Paul Starr
Here are a couple polaroids from my collection from that session:
Excerpt:
“Frail and delicate she may appear, but Jody Watley feels trapped by the image of the exotic songbird. Now, with a new solo album “Affairs Of The Heart” on the way and a little self-help psychology, she aims to soar”
“Since going solo, I’m very much a control freak. No one can be as passionate about my career as I am. It’s me, self expression, something I’ve wanted to do since I was 5…no one knows better as well that if you look a certain way – you’re going to be fighting to prove you’re also smart..”
“..If I’m good to myself I’ll be good to everyone else..I want to be remembered for what I have to say, the singer, the songwriter not the singer with Shalamar..”
As an artist always moving forward, these social media speciality days are an opportunity to share my past which is a part of my history and continued evolution. It’s good to be reminded that I’ve never lost myself in the midst of my ongoing desire to evolve, get better but remain true to myself. Women in any business are always fighting to be taken serious, to convey substance, value and intelligence as we are often the first to be demeaned and marginalized. In the music media often the tone is dismissive or condescending in some way..I’m not sure that has changed over the years unfortunately.
I love beauty and fashion and it’s a part of who I am and I’m proud of that – however it’s always been a dilemma at the same time, a double edged sword in a way because the substance is often overlooked — I continue to navigate this all these decades later.
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