Jody Watley – She’s Got The Mic! Grammy-award winner. Prolific songwriter. Iconic trendsetter in music, video, fashion and style. And now… radio host of her own show… The Jody Watley Show debuting 3.12 on SiriusXM – The Groove, channel 50 with first guest – Emmy Winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph / 6 pm EST / 3 pm PST
“Check out Jody Watley! She is out here making boss moves. For instance, in celebration of Women’s History Month, the musical icon will host a new monthly 2-hour show exclusively on SiriusXM’s The Groove. The first guest will be Emmy winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph.
Grammy Award Winning Music Icon Jody Watley in Celebration of Women’s History Month Set to Debut New Show on SiriusXM’s The Groove
“The Jody Watley Show”- Bringing Wattage Vibes Rooted in the Music Kicks Off Brand New Show with Emmy Award Winning
Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph as First Guest
March 12th
Below photo: Jody Watley is the host of her new show, The Jody Watley Show on Sirius XM’s The Groove.
Below photo: Emmy award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, first guest of iconic singer Jody Watley’s new show on Sirius XM’s The Groove, March 12, 2023.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEW YORK, February 23, 2023 Via SIRIUS XM and BNM Publicity Group– In celebration of Women’s History Month, music icon pioneer Jody Watley will host a monthly new 2-hourshow exclusively on SiriusXM’s The Groove.
The Jody Watley Show – “Wattage Vibes Rooted in the Music,” will kick off with Emmy-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph as the first guest, Sunday, March 12th, at 6 PM (EST) / 3 PM (EST) on The Groove channel 50 and on the SiriusXM app on smartphones and other connected devices, as well as online.
“I am so excited to be coming to SiriusXM,” said Jody Watley. “I look forward to bringing the Wattage and my own style to listeners, fully packed with the best of classic to contemporary R&B music and engaging conversations with surprise guests on The Jody Watley Show.”
Watley is a celebrated singer, songwriter, producer, businesswoman, and one of the architects of 21st century pop, affectionately referred to as “The Queen of Cool.’
Renowned as one of the defining artists of the 80s with an influence on style, music and pop culture, Jody Watley forged the template that is now everybody’s playbook.
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.
Get your groove on with Old School R&B on SiriusXM’s The Groove channel 50. Hear the important artists from the ’70s and ’80s including Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross, Janet Jackson, Earth, Wind & Fire, Isley Brothers, the Gap Band, along with host Jody Watley, and more.
SiriusXM is available to subscribers in their car, on their phone and connected devices at home with the SXM App. Streaming access is included with all of our trials and most popular plans. Go to www.siriusxm.com/ways-to-listen to learn more.
You can follow Jody Watley on her social media @jodywatley
Happy Black History Month! Sheen Magazine salutes this amazingly inspiration iconic trendsetter in music, video, fashion and style, the fabulous JODY WATLEY!
Jody Watley – “Some Kind Of Lover” Single Cover Art. Photography by Victoria Pearson. Art Direction and Design: Jody Watley & Lynn Robb.
SOME KIND OF LOVER : 35th Anniversary
January 4 1988 , Grammy Award Icon Jody Watley .
“Some Kind of Lover” was Jody’s third Top Hot 100 Top 10 Single from the album, and third number-one of the US dance chart, Number 3 Hot R&B.
The music video premiered in January 1988 and was nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards, for Best Female Video and Best New Artist in a Video, she also performed “Some Kind of Lover” at the MTV award show that year, and with Stevie Wonder on his 1988 MTV Special “Characters.”
Billboard: #1 Dance, #3 Hot R&B, #10 Hot 100
Written by: Jody Watley, Andre Cymone
Produced by Andre Cymone & David Z.
Styling & Creative Direction as with all of her music videos and appearances.
Some Kind Of Lover video directed by Brian Grant who also lensed her videos for “Looking For A New Love” and “Still A Thrill”
“Signature” Jumbo Hoops, Chanel belt, Chuck Taylor sneakers Jean Paul Gaultier Velvet and Metal Bustier and Watley’s Iconic customized leather jacket with the artwork on the back emblazoned with JODY. For the Soul Train performance Watley wore the equally iconic and highly coveted rare blue Issey Miyake Plastic Body Bodice.
Jody Watley In Vivienne Westwood, circa 1982.Jody Watley in World’s End – Vivienne Westwood 1982 (“A Night To Remember” Performance on British TV Show – The Tube).Jody Watley in Vivienne Westwood 1987- Dick Clark’s American Bandstand, Solo Debut album 1st appearance.Jody Watley in Vivienne Westwood Denim Bubble Skirt – 1987.Jody Watley in Vivienne Westwood Jacket and Blouse 1989 with MCA Records executives.Jody Watley. American Music Awards in Vivienne Westwood.Jody Watley. American Music Awards in Vivienne Westwood.Jody Watley in Vivienne Westwood Classic Squiggle Shirt – Let’s Rock London 2015Jody Watley – 2018 – Pink & Gray Tartan Vivienne Westwood.Jody Watley in Vivienne Westwood T-shirt at soundcheck Phoenix Pride with Canadian Hall Of Famer Deborah CoxJody Watley tea with longtime friend designer and co-founder of LeSuperbe LA fashion brand. Jeannine Braden.Jody Watley (Vivienne Westwood Handbag) with Debbie Harry in West Hollywood, Paul Smith ‘Blondie’ event.Jody Watley in Vivienne Westwood pearl choker – performing National Anthem, SoFi Stadium 12.25.22Jody Watley in Vivienne Westwood pearl choker to perform National Anthem, SoFi Stadium 12.25.22Jody Watley in Vivienne Westwood pearl choker to perform National Anthem, SoFi Stadium 12.25.22
Rest In Peace Dame Vivienne Westwood. I’ve been a fan of her designs and worn them since early 80’s while living in London and throughout my solo career professional and personal style life to this day.
Rest In Paradise Dame Vivienne Westwood one of my favorite designers of all time.
Trailblazer. Godmother of punk, a revolutionary designer, conquered high fashion, built a global empire and a formidable activist throughout.
Thank you for your brilliance, creativity, badassery and tenacity throughout the decades.
Jody Watley National Anthem. SoFi Stadium December 25, 2022 LA Rams v Denver Broncos
(Nationwide) via Pamela Broussard: BNM Publicity Group & Management
Grammy Award winning iconic artist Jody Watley nailed the national anthem at Sofi Stadium on Christmas Day! The 2022 Super Bowl champions Los Angeles Rams vs Denver Broncos game kicked off with the beloved icon singing the national anthem.
The ageless singer and songwriter reawakened everyone’s patriotic side with a live acapella rendition of the national anthem. She got it right and received cheers throughout and rousing standing ovation. Click here to watch!
Jody Watley has a proven record of well received anthem performances for other championship Los Angeles franchises: LA Lakers, LA Chargers, LA Dodgers and LA Galaxy
As a solo artist, the versatile Pop and R&B songstress 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, also named as one of People Magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People in an ongoing distinguished solo career.
Jody Watley is listed as one of Billboard Magazine’s Top 25 Female Dance Music Artists of All Time and Top 60 Hot 100 Female Artists. Jody Watley was also a part of the supergroup Band Aid for the historic “Do They Know It’s Christmas”