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Jody Watley Special July Message and Update

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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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Subscribe for more monthly Wattage Thoughts—exclusive inspirational YouTube Shorts from Jody Watley featuring wisdom, creativity, music, and encouragement. Watch it Here:

Illuminate. Elevate. Empower. Welcome to Wattage Thoughts with Jody Watley.

There’s also a new summer merch drop in tandem with the new single “The Dawn” Alex Di Ciò 

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Jody Watley – The Dawn Unisex T-shirt in Yellow. Dress it up or down!

Shop the collection now:

https://direct.distrokid.com/jodywatley

“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.

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Screenshot of the iTunes charts showing Jody Watley's album 'Let's Dance Vol. 1 Hit Them Beats' at #1 on the Top 40 US Dance Albums list.
"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

Jody Watley – “EVERLASTING’ Vaults to Number 2 On UK Soul Chart

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Jody Watley | “EVERLASTING”

Jody Watley, “EVERLASTING” (Alex Di Ciò Mixes) rises to the top of the chart at position No. 2 on the UK SOUL CHART TOP 30 | February 18, 2024. One of music’s most versatile and everlasting solo artists in music continues an impressive ongoing output to a diverse discography.

“Ms. Watley’s latest was fittingly released on Avitone Records, the boutique label she started in 1995 to keep “independently fueling quality music.” Well, by our estimation, the everlastingly talented songstress is doing just that with no signs of stopping.” – Soulbounce

Special thanks to all the UK radio DJs for the massive support!

This uplifting new single is available at all digital platforms.

Support | Share | Download | Stream | Playlist | Add to your Jody Watley Collection! Be Inspired to get through any obstacles you may be experiencing. Stay EVERLASTING.

Grammy Winning Trailblazer Jody Watley Unveils Stunning New Single

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Jody Watley. EVERLASTING

GRAMMY winning trailblazer Jody Watley adds another jewel to her illustrious discography with “EVERLASTING.” This contemporary R&B/Soul track, co-written and produced by Watley and her longtime collaborator, jazz musician Rodney Lee, with additional production by the renowned Italian DJ/Producer Alex Di Ciò, is now available for music enthusiasts worldwide. Read More & Listen on Eurweb

Jody Watley’s Renderings Grooves It’s Way Into The Top 5 On The UK Soul Chart

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Jody Watley – “Renderings” The Alex Di Ciò Remixes Top 5

Jody Watley’s “Renderings” The Alex Di Ciò Remixes grooves its way into the UK Soul Chart with a #4 position on chart ending December 19, 2021. With standout soulful house uptempo cuts “Whenever” “Not A Single Day Goes By” “A Beautiful Life” receiving heavy play and currently also at #1 on the Sweet Rhythms Chart. It’s a nice way to close out 2021. The reason for music is not charts and awards – however it’s very nice to see the continued support.

Jody Watley Goes To Number 1 With “Renderings” The Alex Di Ciò Remixes

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Jody Watley ‘Renderings’ goes to Number 1 featuring singles “Not A Single Day Goes By’ and “Whenever”. Thanks so much to all of the UK Soul radio DJ’s – especially those on Solar Radio where “Renderings” is in heavy rotation and tops their Sweet Rhythms Chart at Number 1! “Renderings’ also made into the overall Top 20 at 17 on the UK Soul Chart.

America is focused on trap and hip-hop commercially however, there’s a big world out there and the UK radio has always embraced veteran artists who continue to release quality music along with respect for legacy artists as well.

Massive thanks as well to Alex Di Ciò for his unyielding passion and support for my music and our collaborations, to my co-writers Rodney Lee & Draks Themo (Not A Single Day Goes By), along with Shawn West for his art which really inspired me to do this project to showcase it along with the music and remixes. Music and Art -Wattage!

Jody Watley. ‘Renderings’ The Alex Di Ciò 

Jody Watley’s Renderings – The Alex Di Ciò Remixes Enters UK Soul Chart In The Top 20.

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The U.K. soul radio support continues to be very supportive of my contemporary releases and collaborations with Alex Di Ciò – thanks to everyone supporting by downloading, streaming, and adding to your personal playlists.

Rendering is also getting play in Netherlands, Italy, Germany, France, Portugal, Greece, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Africa, Japan)

Thanks so much!

Jody Watley – Winter Nights EP Enters UK Soul Chart

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Jody Watley – Winter Nights In At 8 UK Sweet Rhythms Chart

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Jody Watley ‘Winter Nights’ Review on SoulandJazzandFunk – JODY’S BACK

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Jody Watley Winter Nights Cover Art Final copy

“Music perfect for winter nights to warm you up..” – Read Review: Here

 

New Entry at 8 on the UK’s Sweet Rhythms Chart!

UK Soul Chart 2018 Top 100 on Spotify

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“The Mood” Jody Watley and SRL (Alex Di Cio’ Extended Mix) is included on a rich and soulful Top 100 with a range of new and fellow heritage artists with new music; Toni Braxton, Peabo Bryson, Will Downing.

In America R&B has morphed into Hip-Hop in terms of commercial support on radio and with younger fans. Thankfully, the U.K. Soul Chart is strictly as it says – Soul.

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