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Sheen Magazine – Producer Andre Cymone Gives Props To Iconic Singer Jody Watley In Interview About How Her Impact Has Influenced Generations
“Her music and incomparable style is pure and stands the test of time still today, 35 years later.”
When asked if he knew her debut album would reach its platinum status and beyond, Cymone responded, “Yes, I did. I knew we had something really special.” Read the full feature on:
Take Time. Relax and Unwind.
Always make time for yourself – relax, unwind, rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit.
Remember – every day is a day of Love!
Wattage!
The Life Of A Butterfly. Transformation.
The caterpillar once it has bloomed into a butterfly – can never go back to being a caterpillar. Keep growing, soaring into being the best you each day and remember you can’t talk butterfly language with caterpillar people. They never want to see your beauty or growth, often feeling more comfortable with the caterpillar you. Kiss the flowers, fly high in all of your unique colors that make you – you. Embrace your beauty, your uniqueness – you are a butterfly.
Wattage!
A Beautiful Life. Accepting Yourself.
Thich Nhat Hanh always had the wisdom and inspiration. I’m sharing this reminder because it resonated with me this morning on my mediations – you don’t need to be ‘accepted’ by others as long you have self acceptance of who you are, who you continue to become on this journey of life. Block out the noise – be and believe in the special person that is distinctly you. As I wrote in my song “A Beautiful Life” “.. stronger, wiser and feeling beautiful because I want a life – that’s beautiful..” it won’t be if you try to shrink yourself into other people’s fantasies, misperceptions, preconceived notions, desires and so on..
Wattage!
Giving Them Their Roses. Jody Watley Appreciation Blog
Giving Them Their Roses – By Gran Varones
what a time it was to be alive and witness the brilliance of jody watley thrive at every level of pop culture. when people talk about the pop/dance divas of the 80’s and 90’s, jody watley’s legacy is often omitted, which is nothing short of criminal. jody watley is arguably one of the most influential pop/dance artists of the musical era.
born in chicago on january 30, 1959, jody was introduced to the stage by her godfather & soul music pioneer, jackie wilson. by the time she turned 17, her trendsetting fashion style and dancing made her one of the most popular dancers on the weekly TV dance show “soul train.”
by the late 1970’s and early 80’s, jody was charting hits on both sides of the pond as one third of the post-disco group, shalamar. their sound and style made them one of the most influential r&b/dance groups of the 1980’s.
after exiting the group in 1983, jody moved to london for a few years before returning to the US to slay with gurls with her 1986 monster hit, “lookin’ for a new love.” her solo debut album followed and the hits continued. she would go in to win the grammy for best new artist in 1988.
in 1990, she released her sophomore album “larger than life” which included two of the pop/dance genres most influential songs. the video for the lead single, “real love” introduced high runway fashion into the pop music esthetic. it also became one of the VMA’s most nominated videos. the follow-up single, “friends” a collaboration with hip-hop duo erik b. & rakim invented the rap/sing genre that continues to dominate contemporary pop music.
for the past 40 years, jody watley has remained one of music’s most innovative performers, writers, singers and fashion icons. in 1990, long before AIDS advocacy became the “thing” to do, she was part of one of the first global HIV/AIDS projects.
jody continues to perform all over the world and champions lgbtq rights. miss watley is a living legend who have amassed 32 top 10 singles and 13 No. 1 singles across multiple genres over the past three decades as a solo artist. all this and she never, ever had to gay bait. why? cuz miss jody was and still is THAT gurl! – Gran Varones
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3 Trailblazers. Jody Watley with Eartha Kitt on The RuPaul Show 1998 Interview
A classic rewind snippet of interview with Jody Watley, Eartha Kitt on The RuPaul Show, VH1 in 1998.
Grammy Winner Jody Watley Has The Trills That Thrill – US Weekly
Pieces of the Jody Watley music history – 35 years have flown by! Celebrating this 35th Anniversary milestone of my breakout Grammy winning solo debut throughout the month of January. Pre-internet and social media I’m sharing some of the highlights of which there were many. It’s significant as well in that no one expected my success but with with, hard work and a great promotional team effort by MCA Records and PR team that included Juanita Stephens and Gloria Boyce at Rogers & Cowan anchored by great music it was a knockout punch. For me, it’s always a way to remind people to always believe in yourself and to not be afraid to make gutsy decisions . Your life and calling is not a conference call. A lesson I’ve learned in recent years as well is to always tell your own story – too many put out false and misleading info or try to erase or marginalize altogether.
Here’s my first feature in US Weekly. My Dad called it for me as a little girl – I wish he had lived to see my success and his prophecy but I feel he’s always watching over me and know how much I always want to make him proud.
It touches upon the fact it was said women couldn’t sell records, that always struck me as odd since I grew up with Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand, Nancy Wilson, Donna Summer, Karen Carpenter.. and so many greats. True – men have it easier however women have also been viable despite the obvious sexism, ageism, etc. I confidently made plan for myself while living in London, worked with Musical Youth (uncredited guest vocal on 16) and was a part of the historic Band Aid “Do They Know It’s Christmas.” My daughter always kept my perspective grounded as to what’s important. It wasn’t easy balancing motherhood with Pop stardom but I tried my best and all turned out well.
Working on a screenplay – yes, fast forward some things take a lot longer, and all things in time!!
Grammy Winning Artist Jody Watley – Marks 35th Anniversary Solo Debut
Grammy award winning singer, songwriter Jody Watley marks the 35th anniversary of her monumental solo debut single “Looking For A New Love” (released January 6, 1987) and self-titled album with a series of posts of classic images and moments during the month of January across her Instagram and Facebook social media pages.
Music Monday. Jody Watley Shines A Light With New “Renderings” Releases.
Be Inspired and Get Your Groove On! Jody Watley “Renderings” “Not A Single Day Goes By” “Whenever” Remix edit – Available at all digital platforms – Download, Stream / Playlist It, Share, Gift It!
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