Larger Than Life. 1000 Record Covers / Taschen
Super awesome my second album “Larger Than Life” featuring the groundbreaking collaboration “Friends” ft. Eric B & Rakim, “Real Love” and the ballad “Everything” is amongst these great albums! When people tell you it can’t be done – prove them wrong, focus on your goals, always have a vision, work hard, pray and believe in yourself.
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Black Music Honors 2017 Crossover Music Icon Honoree
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Timeless.
Photography: Steven Meisel
Thank you: Instagram/jodywatleystyle
“There’s only one thing more precious than our time.. who we choose to spend it with and how.” Live life — it’s not stopping for any of us.
Can’t get enough of this, fan made video and remix of “Sanctuary.” You can get the ‘Sanctuary’ EP at digital outlets around the world..unless you’re stuck in another time an place.
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I love this fan made video by The Fantasy Clinic – the video is a mashup of the teen me on Soul Train blended with current visuals created by Ray Easmon out of the U.K. The remix keeps the essence of the song with a nice deep house edge – which you know I live for!
Jody Watley by Michel Comte
“Jody Watley is a name in American music that is widely recognized, yet still not fully appreciated. Her ingenious, stylish videos and multi-threat talents raised the bar not just for dance music, but for women in the business – especially women of color”…Read the full feature: The Shadow League Music, Sports and Culture
“If 80’s funk was baseball I’d say Jody Watley hit a home run on this one.” AndresMusicTalk
Jody Watley 30. Classic, Rolling Stone Magazine 87.
It’s very rewarding to see the acknowledgment of the impact of my debut.
Check out another feature writeup on music blog: AndresMusicTalk “Jody Watley’s Debut Album Turns 30: It’s Been Some Kind of Love: Here
“Jody Watley’s Self Titled Debut Album Announced Her As a Dance and Style Icon” The Boombox on Jody Watley 30: Here
Jody Watley. Classic Debut.
“With her self-titled 1987 debut album, Watley showcased her penchant for artistic reinvention and knack for memorable songcraft..” Read the feature here on;
Jody Watley celebrating the 30th anniversary of Grammy nominated debut single “Looking For a New Love” and solo breakthrough Grammy winning debut release album on Good Day LA morning television.
Before rocking it, early morning Fox 11 Good Day LA (Joe Joe Grooves, John ‘Havic’ Gregory. Jody Watley, Rosero McCoy, Sir Charles)
Good vibes! Good Day LA. with on air personalites Bob DeCastro and Araksya Karapetan
From Billboard Music Chart History.
Oct, 3, 1987 – “Don’t You Want Me” is the third single from singer Jody Watley’s eponymous debut album. The song was produced by Bernard Edwards of Chic-fame and written by Jody Watley, Franne Golde and David Paul Bryant.
“Don’t You Want Me” was one of the biggest crossover singles for the year 1987, reaching top ten on the Billboard pop and R&B charts and becoming a number-one dance club hit.
“Don’t You Want Me” landed in the Top 40 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart the week of October 24, 1987, advancing from #56 to #40. The song reached #6 on December 19, 1987 and remained there for three consecutive weeks.
Styling: Jody Watley
Art Direction: Jody Watley and Lynn Robb
Photography: Victoria Pearson