Jody Watley. Detroit Sound Board with Tony Tone Toni Recap.

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Admin

Jody Watley with Tony! Toni! Tone! for the second time, for another funky fabulous and stylish evening.

Loved the venue, totally state of the art! Lots of positive feedback on my various social media pages and as always I appreciate those who come out and support the live music experience. The audience was reserved at first, a sense of ‘judgement’ is always in the air especially with a certain demographic.. some people who come to judge me (what’s she giving? is she any good? what does she look like…. and of course SRL who join me on a couple of my Shalamar classics before we move on. Nate is also a show man and the combination of Nate with John ‘Havic’ Gregory is a hit with fans loving the new vibes.. in the end they always end up having a good time, and receiving the positive vibes. Visit my Instagram and Facebook pages for more some of the fan videos I’ve shared.

Admittedly, I have a certain dislike for people being on their phones and filming the show..short snippets are ok, good angles preferred. In this case many did capture the full stage rather than zooming in on just me. What I know is most are always surprised I don’t just come out and sing my hits..I bring a level of production, glamour, spontaneity and a lot of heart and some inspiration added in.

Pre-Show with D’wayne Wiggins & Tony! Toni! Tone!

Ready to take the stage – Wattage!

Jody Watley & SRL 2019. Detroit. Sound Board, ready to bring the heat!

Nate Allen Smith and John ‘Havic’ Gregory. SRL 2019.

Wonderful and stylish band. Roland Hamilton, Wallace Butts, John ‘Havic Gregory (SRL), Nate Allen Smith (SRL), Naz Chambi, Keith Eaddy, Kerry Griffin all a part of the collective.

Disco fabulous soul (joining me for a couple of my Shalamar hits) and contemporary new soul with SRL our UK Soul hits (The Mood, The Passion Alex Di Cio Mixes)

Singing one of my classic hits ‘Everything’ after receiving beautiful roses.

Not just a solo debut.. a multiple Grammy nominee, Grammy winning solo debut – so I always have to do it justice..this show does it best.. timeless imagery.

Jody Watley Solo Debut Intro Sound Board Live 2019

Delivering – Classic Jody Watley with a modern edge as always.

Jody Watley Roses Sound Board After show

Taking time to smell the roses after the concert.

Up next San Antonio, Texas – Jo Long Theatre at The Carver; it will be our last show of 2019, though I will be doing 3 California holiday performances in ‘The Colors of Christmas” with Peabo Bryson, Oleta Adams and Ben Vereen.

Jody Watley & SRL will pick it up again as a collective in 2020.

Jody Watley Autumn Winter Merchandise.

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Admin

In case you missed it, the hoodies, beanies and coffee mugs have been restocked. Get cozy for the season and rep your Wattage!

https://shop.bandwear.com/collections/jody-watley-shop

Coming soon to the Limited Edition store, the Sanctuary luxury soy candle will return in travel size and interior room spray.

Jody Watley Boutique

Jody Watley Upcoming Concerts October 2019 and More.

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Admin

A reminder of upcoming Jody Watley concerts for October and tickets on sale for two early 2020 events.

Catch me live October 13 in Detroit at SoundBoard, Motor City Casino with Tony! Toni! Tone! A few tickets remain: Here

San Antonio, Texas we are going in on October 19 for my first concert in this city in decades.

Tickets on sale now for The Howard Theatre, Washington D.C. – A Music Journey Hits and Beyond.

Tickets: The Howard Theatre

Sail with me on The Ultimate Disco Cruise : Enter Code JODY for special discount: Check out my Special Invite: Here

Jody Watley featuring Eric B and Rakim “Friends” Reach A Milestone and Ten Songs That Kicked Off R&B Rap Collaborations

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Admin

I’m doing this post for this Music Monday to drop some music history and knowledge behind my groundbreaking single “Friends.” A lot of misinformation and out right lack of knowledge; it’s my duty to not only always tell my own story but to make sure those who don’t know – learn it.

Excerpt from Okayplayer Ten Songs That Kicked Off Rap/Sung Collaborations in the 80’s. read full article : Okayplayer

“…The single was released in April 1989 and steadily rose up the charts. The video became popular on both BET and MTV, garnering a coveted spot on Donnie Simpson’s Video Soul Top 20… but the big news is “FRIENDS” with Jody Watley ft Eric B & Rakim managed to do WHAT NO PREVIOUS R&B/Rap collaboration had done before: crossover to the Hot 100 charts. “Friends” reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 in August 1989. When Jody Watley performed “Friends” on The Arsenio Hall Show, Eric B. & Rakim weren’t present but she performed Rakim’s verse effortlessly.

This monumental event in R&B/Rap collaboration history has largely gone overlooked close to 30 years after the fact.”

It’s definitely overlooked, and necessary to note. Saying it louder for those in the back – it was the first to crossover on three charts Top 10 and most significantly the Hot 100…paving the way for a new collaborations, easier access to Pop and R&B radio (eventually pushing out R&B – to become primarily all rap/hip-hop) previously had before balked at playing rap music at all, so a lot of the airplay initially had the no rap edit which is why many don’t realize the significance.

The video “Club Couture” was also notable.. my concept a real underground New York nightclub where everyone came to be fabulous, dance, perform – b-boys, and hop hop dancers getting their party on with voguers and ball kids, drag queens, transgender, mixed cultures all partying together.connected through music without hate being as you are – and fabulous as I came through in Gaultier couture from Paris – people weren’t ready. It’s still my hope. Everything I do comes from a place of being authentic – ‘Friends’ directed by Jim Sonzero was another example of that.

Wattage!

Jody Watley and Rakim Reunite at Book Signing for Sweat The Technique

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Admin

Arriving in style for the Rakim book signing..Rakim had no idea I was coming.

Initially I stood in live very low key with the other fans..the line continued to grow.

Eventually, I was taken in by Rakim’s manager as the word got out that I was in line..it was still a surprise though. Going back to choosing Eric B & Rakim to be on my single ‘Friends’ from my second solo album “Larger Than Life: which became a groundbreaking multi-chart Top 10 collaboration to working with him again in the 1998 ‘Off The Hook’ D-Dot Remix and video.. it was great say hi and let him know I was his fan back in the day and continue to be, to which Rakim told me “..you’re family..always will be.”

While standing in line I was also inspired and look forward to signing copies of my memoir in the near future.

Get the bestseller ‘Rakim: Sweat The Technique” life and writing manual.

Video of our reunion to follow in the meantime, here’s our classic ‘Friends’ Jody Watley featuring Eric B & Rakim.

Golden era Hip Hop, a couple of my personal favorites from Eric B & Rakim.

Jody Watley Top Indie Digital Streams Sep 20 – Sep 26

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Admin

Weekly Analytics September 20 – 26, Spotify remains the top choice of Jody Watley fans with Apple Music a close second.

Top 10 Tracks:

The Mood – Jody Watley & SRL (Alex Di Cio’ Mix)
Nightlife – Jody Watley
A Beautiful Life – Jody Watley
Carpenters Medley- Jody Watley
I Want Your Love – (DJ Spinna Mix)
Nightlife – Jody Watley (Soulpersona Classic Soul Mix)
Slowdance – Jody Watley & SRL
Sanctuary – Jody Watley
The Passion – Jody Watley & SRL (Brian Power Mix)
Borderline – Jody Watley

Top Releases:

The Makeover – Jody Watley – Album
Midnight Lounge – Jody Watley – Album
The Mood – Jody Watley & SRL – Single
Nightlife – Soulpersona Classic Soul Remix- Single
Nightlife – Single
Paradise – EP
Paradise – Single
Slowdance – Single
The Passion – Jody Watley & SRL
I Want Your Love Remixes

Thanks for continuing to listen to these contemporary releases from my Avitone imprint via The Orchard alongside my other vast repertoire and classics!

Jody Watley in Ebony Magazine Top 25 Black Music Style Icons

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Admin

I want to thank Ebony Magazine for the acknowledgement and inclusion on this esteemed list.

25 Black Music Style Icons : Ebony Magazine

Jody Watley Classic Image of The Day. Us Weekly.

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Admin

Sharing this from the fan page jodywatleystyle on Instagram – Jody Watley; 1993 Us Weekly. Photography Jon Ragel. Make-up by Collier Strong. Styling Jeannine Braden and Jody Watley. Hair by Jody Watley.

‘Soul Survivor’ interview feature talking about my ‘Affairs of The Heart’ –when magazines were interested in what you had to say about your music, writers cared enough to do their homework.. and focus was not celebrity gossip or how many social media followers you had.

Jody Watley – October Greetings. Make Room.

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Admin

Jody Watley Joins Hot New Personalized Greetings App Cameo

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Admin

Personalized shout-outs, greetings, birthdays, special occasions, inspirational messages for yourself or gift a friend, special person in your life .. you can book me among tons of others public figures, entertainers, actors, and more. Check out my profile – Cameo