Just Announced:
Lawn Tickets to join R&B Superstars Keith Sweat, Babyface and Jody Watley at First Security Amphitheatre in Little Rock, Arkansas on August 14th are now ONLY $25!
Get your tickets today before they are gone at http://www.riverconcerts.com!
There’s nothing like a Jody Watley concert experience be it 30 minutes or 90 or 120 – you don’t want to miss out.
The remaining concerts for the summer and month of August is the 7th in Los Angeles at The Microsoft Theater with The Whispers, Frankie Beverly & Maze. Get Tickets: Goldenvoice
Then she’ll be heading down to Little Rock Arkansas for the first time to join Babyface and Keith Sweat for an evening of classic hits and love on August 14 More Info and Tickets River Concerts First Security Amphitheater Get Tickets: Ticketmaster
“I’ve always been selective about what I do, how much I do it and tend to not do a lot of traveling earlier in my solo career it was to be present and raise my children, in recent years caring for my Mom then even less with the pandemic. When I do choose to come out, I always make it worthwhile for my fans and not only give a great show in any format, but have them leave feeling empowered and inspired” – Jody Watley “Wattage”
This quote was sent to me by a dear friend to uplift me in this time of grieving the recent passing of my beloved Mom, Miss Rose, Rosebud and my ugly cries (ugly cries water the garden she said)- and then added this poignant and profound piece of inspiration:
“Rose bushes that have been removed from the garden can regrow from the roots left behind.”
From Pamela Broussard – BNMotion PR Group:
Jody Watley ROCKS! The legendary singer, songwriter, producer, and businesswoman is one of the architects of 21st century pop.
EPIX’s original docuseries ‘Women Who Rock’, from John Varvatos and Derik Murray’s Network Entertainment, pays homage to Jody Watley and other trailblazing women pioneers in music who have stormed the stage, wielded their instruments, amplified their voices, and sung the soundtrack of our lives. In their own words, generations of iconic women artists discuss truth, defiance, artistic expression, hard-won success, and most importantly, the insights and tales behind their timeless music.
The four-part music ‘Women Who Rock’ docuseries premiered on Sunday, July 10 at 9 p.m. EDT/PDT and features original interviews with Jody Watley, Nancy Wilson, Shania Twain, Chaka Khan, Pat Benatar, Mavis Staples, Sheryl Crow, Sheila E., Macy Gray, Rickie Lee Jones, Norah Jones, Aimee Mann, Tori Amos, Kate Pierson, Tina Weymouth, St. Vincent, and Nona Hendryx.
In addition to Varvatos and Murray, Jessica Hopper, Jesse James Miller, Paul Gertz, Kent Wingerak, and Rachel Brill serve as executive producers. Hopper directs the docuseries, with additional episodes airing July 17, 24, 31..
Jody Watley is a Grammy-winning trendsetting pioneer in music, video, fashion and style is celebrated around the world.
In a statement released by Ms. Watley, she said, “I am honored to be recognized as a trailblazer in music, alongside such incredible women.”
Watley continues to be a solid and stellar fixture in entertainment. Her signature vocals and memorable favorites are the soundtrack of our lives and can be heard all over the world.
From her groundbreaking marriage of rap & R&B (1989’s “Friends,” a collaboration with hip-hop legends Eric B. & Rakim pairing that is the first to crossover R&B/Hip-Hop, Pop and Dance into the Billboard Top 10 “Friends,” to her vision-forward marriage of high fashion, street fashion and music in the ‘80s (long before it became the norm), to her fusion of jazz and underground club culture with keen pop instincts, and the ease with which she crossed and still crosses genre, Ms. Watley forged the template that is now everybody’s playbook.
As a solo artist, the pop and R&B singer has 6 Billboard Hot 100 Top Ten Singles, 13 Number 1 Dance Singles, 2 R&B Number 1’s, 15 Top 40 Singles, Gold and Platinum albums, 2007 Billboard Dance Lifetime Achievement, 2017 recipient of the Black Music Honors Crossover Music Icon Award and nominations from the American Music Awards, MTV Awards, NAACP Awards and Soul Train Awards. In 2018, Billboard Magazine included Jody Watley in the Top 60 Hot 100 Female Artists of All Time and Top 25 Top Female Dance Artists of All Time. Her timeless series of hit songs such as “Looking for a New Love,” “Real Love,” “Still A Thrill,” “Some Kind of Love,” “Everything,” and “Friends ft. Eric B & Rakim,” are favorite classics still today played on the airwaves. Ms. Watley was also named as First Ambassador in 2021 to the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville and in 2022, she received her first Honorary Doctorate Degree in Business.
Morning walk thoughts a couple of days ago that may resonate with you
New Jody Watley ‘Behind The Scenes’ video on Youtube. Very chilled out vibe from the Queen of Cool with a favorite Bob Marley classic. With recent Versuz offerings showcasing very little in artistry or the rich history of R&B, Jazz and instead delving and profiting on the degradation of the music and artistry -here’s a nice reminder that respect for music, true artistry with integrity never go out of style in any setting. We liked Versuz in the beginning during the pandemic when it was about discussing the music, the inspiration, the influences, the history – even with technical difficulties the intentions seemed to be totally different now with artists simply getting dragged for being unprepared, unprofessional and devoid of any respect for the craft.
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