Monthly Archives: April 2022

Iconic Female Hitmakers Including Jody Watley To Be Inducted In Summer 2022 Women Songwriters Hall Of Fame Ceremony

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The Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards (WSHOF) returns to induct female iconic hitmakers!

WSHOF, founded to honor women whose body of work represents the best of the heritage and legacy of modern American music for the second year will pay homage to 10 noteworthy female songwriters on June 25, 2022.

The stellar event will take place at the opulent Bellevue Center, 43350 John Mosby Hwy in Chantilly, Virginia and will celebrate some of music’s finest songwriters and composers in a magnificent moment to mark their careers and their classics.

Music royalty and iconic singer Jody Watley will return as the emcee for the prestigious award ceremony. She is also amongst the esteemed honorees for this year’s event.

There will be a special performance by singer-songwriter Tayla Lynn, the granddaughter of Loretta Lynn with Tre Twitty.

“I am excited to host this wonderful ceremony again and also honored to be included as an honoree with my other esteemed songwriter peers,” says Watley.

WSHOF founded to honor women whose works represent American Music Heritage and legacy, promises a stellar event, celebrating some of music’s finest songwriters and composers, honoring their careers and their classics.

Read all about it!

Read More: HERE

Jody Watley White Hot At Show Of Hope Gala

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Music and Style Icon Jody Watley White Hot.

Jody Watley before taking the stage at Show Of Hope Gala benefiting San Francisco Community Health Center.

Jody Watley Performs At Show Of Hope Gala San Francisco

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Looking forward to “Show Of Hope Gala” tonight San Francisco for a great cause benefiting San Francisco Community Health Center helping so many – the event will be honoring Brett Andrews, CEO, PRC; Founder, SF Black/African American Leadership Council with 2022 Community Impact Award along with Claudine Cheng, President, APA Heritage Foundation; Founder, San Francisco Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration. There’s an auction for fabulous art/photography from renowned photographer Michael Childers and more!

Info- SF Community Health Center https://sfcommunityhealth.org

Women Songwriters Hall Of Fame Awards To Induct Iconic Hitmakers Including Jody Watley June 2022

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Women’s Hall Of Fame – 2022 Inductees

Read the story and release on Eurweb : Here

New On Jody Watley Youtube Channel – Taking Daily Steps.

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Taking Steps

Take steps daily for your well being, and steps toward living your best life.

Check my 15 second YouTube Short from earlier and make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss new video uploads! HERE Jody Watley Official YouTube Channel

Wattage Thoughts. Be Awesome.

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Whatever you may be going through good or not so good – make sure the mental tapes you play in your head in self-speak that you make sure it’s positive.

In case you forgot, this is your reminder, don’t forget to be awesome, because you are and have the ability. Be prepared, be optimistic, be open to new endeavors and experiences. If someone is trying to place you in the box of less than – remember to be awesome anyway. Other people’s perceptions of you are not your concern and not your reality.

Own who you are and know you are enough at your authentic self.

Wattage.

Wattage Thoughts. Your Soul Knows – Listening to Instincts.

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Photography Arun Prakash

Your soul knows when something is real, authentic and true. It knows instinctively when something is off. Listen. No matter what anyone tries to say or persuade you of.

Listen to your gut, your instincts, your soul. At it’s core all of these deep notions knows and the truth will always hit different.

You can’t fake it, others can’t fake it though they may try – your heart, your soul knows and feels it. When something, someone, some situation resonates or is off, trust those feelings.

Pause. Listen.

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Jody Watley – Talks Songwriting In New Interview

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The Jody Watley interview with Carl Wiser Songfacts only scratches the surface of Watley’s extensive history and diverse catalog but definitely a worthy read with some origins of what inspired that aspect of her life and career. We wish he’d asked about writing the poignant “16” covered by Destiny’s Child on their multi platinum “Writing’s On The Wall!” album.

by Carl Wiser – Songfacts

“2022 marks the 35th anniversary of Jody Watley’s groundbreaking debut album, which earned her the Grammy Award for Best New Artist. Watley wrote lyrics and melodies on songs like “Looking For A New Love,” “Don’t You Want Me,” “Still A Thrill,” and “Some Kind Of Lover.” They had power and attitude, and some very memorable lines, including one Arnold Schwarzenegger stole: “Hasta la vista, baby.” Watley’s songs were all over the radio, and her high-concept videos garnered lots of airplay on MTV and BET, where she set trends in fashion and dance.

She’s been making music ever since, writing, producing and recording in a variety of genres from R&B pop, dance/club, house, jazz, to ambient electronica, releasing it since 1995 on her own independent imprint, Avitone Recordings. The discography is extensive, with a long list of entries on at least 20 different Billboard charts and many more globally. Among her honors and achievements: six Top 10 Hot 100 singles, 15 Top 40 singles, 13 #1 hits on the Billboard Dance chart, and the Black Music Honors Crossover Music Icon Award. An example of her visionary thinking is her 1989 track “Friends,” a collaboration with Eric B. & Rakim. It was the first Top 10 hit to pair a singer with a guest rapper, and it remains the gold standard. As Watley explains, Rakim was the only rapper she envisioned for the song, and it worked because she gave him the space to do his thing.

Watley is often asked about her videos, her performances, and her style, but rarely about her songwriting, which is at the core of her creativity. We set out to rectify that here. Just days before we spoke, Watley was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from the T.I.U.A School of Business in recognition of her accomplishments in business and entrepreneurship. She also received the Women of Distinction Award from the United Nations Global Women Foundation during the ceremony.” ….

Read the Q&A: HERE ON SONGFACTS

Wattage Thoughts – Learn To Be Done

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Remember we can never change another person, we can only change our response to their behavior – learn to be done.

So when someone repeatedly is deceitful, dishonest, manipulative (a form of disrespect), it’s up to you to stop playing their game. No matter how long you’ve tolerated it and or made excuses for behavior.

In life we should all continue to grow and improve. The only competition we have is staring us in the mirror – being the best you. Some people are too busy trying to be what and who they are not, often it may be rooted in envy, jealousy, lack of self-esteem; causing an inability to live their own authentic loves. Sometimes you get to a point of doneness – to leave them where they are.

Protect your peace. Pay attention to what and who you allow and what is tolerated in your circle. Pay attention to what we and others make excuses for. Are you elevating your standards or lowering them to accommodate others? What you allow with continue and the more you allow it, forgive, the less respect they will have for you in the end – to those people, it’s all a game.

Not everyone is trying to grow and that is their choice, however when you add dishonesty and deceitful behavior, that’s an integrity and character issue – do you want that? If you’re not careful you can find yourself repeatedly frustrated, disappointed and betrayed. Pay attention to who is trying to justify the unhealthy behavior, even if it’s you.

Know when to leave people exactly where they are. Be done – not mad, not bothered just done.  Being done is not a grudge, it’s a boundary of which we are all entitled to set personally and professionally. Once you’ve seen who a person truly is, repeatedly – you can’t unsee it especially if there’s never any personal accountability nor growth. There’s immense power in being over it and protecting your personal peace – no games, no manipulations, no phony sneaky behavior accepted – just be done. Not every one gets a permanent seat at your table in this journey of life.

Stay in the light. Continue to grow and cultivate sustained personal peace. That’s my wattage thought for today! – Dr. Jody Watley

Read. National Library Week. Jody Watley Salutes Libraries And Their Role In Communities.

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National Library Week is April 3-9! I encourage everyone to connect with your local library. Check out a book or take a library virtual class and more – Spread the word!

Do you remember getting your first library card? I’m currently re-reading “The Alchemist” and highly recommend it.