In this exclusive Wattage Thoughts YouTube Short, Jody Watley shares a heartfelt reminder: appreciate the people who truly see you, hear you, understand you, and encourage your growth.
Then pay it forward.
Be someone who listens deeply, celebrates others, and empowers the special people in your life. A few sincere words of encouragement can inspire confidence, hope, and positive change.
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There’s also a new summer merch drop in tandem with the new single “The Dawn” Alex Di Ciò
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“The Dawn” Extended Alex Di Ciò Remix will arrive this month for your continued summer and beyond listening pleasure!
Blending sophisticated dance-pop, funk, soul, and contemporary electronic grooves, The Dawn showcases an artist who continues to evolve while staying true to her creative vision, with a breakout #1 UK Soul Chart breakout and the Top 5 streamed Jody Watley single on Spotify in June in the midst of some of her biggest classic hits – quite a feat.
For those just discovering Jody Watley’s current music, this is not a comeback—it’s a continuation of decades in the mix. From groundbreaking solo classics 80s, 90s and GRAMMY-winning success to independent releases, EPs, albums, and charting singles throughout the 2000s into the now.
Jody Watley remains a vibrant force in contemporary music with an ongoing discography to back it up.
July also marks the one year anniversary of the release of “Let’s Dance Vol. 1 – Hit Them Beats” released on July 9, 2025 and vaulted to #1 USA iTunes Top Dance / Electronic and Amazon UK Albums.
As she says: – “Let The Music Inspire.”
Streaming at the digital platforms of your choice.
About The Artist:
Jody Watley is a GRAMMY® Award–winning Best New Artist, 3x nominee, multi-platinum singer, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and style icon.
Renowned as one of the most defining female artists of the 80s starting with her multi platinum breakthrough debut album. To date she has amassed 6 Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 singles including the iconic “Looking for a New Love,” (#1 R&B and Dance) “Don’t You Want Me,” “Friends” ft. Eric B. & Rakim, and the gold-certified “Real Love,” (#1 R&B and Dance) +more, Jody Watley is also an MTV VMA Awards 6 time nominee, in addition to American Music Awards and NAACP nominee.
Jody Watley has built a genre-spanning, critically acclaimed catalog across disco Into R&B, Pop, Dance, Electronica — from 80s, 90s, 2000s – Present with her latest releases “The Dawn” (2026) Alex di Ciò. Remix, Let’s Dance Vol. 1 – Hit Them Beats (2025), EVERLASTING (2025).
An award-winning songwriter (BMI Medal of Honor, Women’s Songwriters Hall of Fame), Watley is ranked by Billboard among the Top 25 Dance Artists of All Time and Top 65 Hot 100 Female Artists of All Time.
Additional achievements include Black Music Honors Crossover Music Icon, the 2022 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and YouTube Silver Creator Award for the Jody Watley YouTube Channel 2025.
Learn More: About Jody Watley