A pop of color!
Video Produced by Ray Easmon.
She’s one of the most prominent visionaries of her era, and one whose influence remains a key touchstone in contemporary pop music.” -Dean Van Nguyen, Wax Poetics Magazine 2014, Issue 57 Cover Story
Janelle Monae and Jody Watley cover girls. Wax Poetics Issue 57.
Jody Watley Wax Poetic sCover Issue 57 2013 – Classic Jody Watley Image.
Jody Watley in Sister2Sister Magazine December 2013
Okayplayer:
Jody Watley “Nightlife” -Single Preview Edit
“..Jody Watley delivers upon arrival..”
http://www.okayplayer.com/news/jody-watley-nightlife-single-preview-edit-mp3.html
CentricTV, Editors Choice:
“…the relevancy of this tune proves that Watley is a master class in how to keep a career in dance and R&B music going..”
http://www.centrictv.com/music/articles/2013/08/07/new-music-jody-watley-nightlife.html
Notable Dance:
http://notabledance.com/2013/08/11/song-day-sunday-funday-jody-watley-nightlife/
The Urban Link, Jody Watley “Nightlife”
http://theurbanlink.net/2013/07/27/newmusic-jody-watley-nightlife-single-preview-edit-jodywatley/
Soulbounce: “Jody Watley Loves The Nightlife”
“..there are some talents who are living and breathing examples of diva-dom such as Jody Watley..”
http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2013/08/jody_watley_loves_the_nightlife.php
Ebony Magazine: Sonic Boom The Weeks Hottest New Music: Jody Watley “Nightlife”
Urbanbridgez: Jody Watley Reunites With Shalamar’s Gerald Brown for New Single:
Poptastic Confessions:
http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/08/nightlife-by-jody-watley-available-for.html
Poptastic Confessions: Nightlife #1 Song of 2013
http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/12/1-song-of-2013.html
The QHBlend: Jody Watley From Soul Train to Nightlife:
“..Watley continues to define her artistic destiny unapologetically; it’s something in the reality television era of ‘R&B Divas’ that should be savored.”
http://theqhblend.wordpress.com/2013/08/20/jody-watley-from-soul-train-to-nightlife/
Bossip: Jody Watley New Single NIGHTLIFE: Here
Soultrain: Jody Watley “Nightlife Single Preview”
http://soultrain.com/2013/08/06/jody-watley-nightlife-single-preview/
Blues and Soul: Jody Watley “Nightlife” Single Preview
http://www.bluesandsoul.com/review/2122/jody_watley_nightlife/
Soul11: Jody Watley Back with New Joint “Nightlife”
http://soul11music.blogspot.com/2013/08/new-joint-nightlife-jody-watley.html
FreshasFrankie: Jody Watley Nightlife Single Preview
http://freshasfrankie.com/jody-watley-nightlife-single-preview-edit/
The Los Angeles Examiner: Jody Watley Releases New Single “Nightlife”
http://www.examiner.com/article/jody-watley-releases-new-single-nightlife
Singersroom: Jody Watley Releases New single “Nightlife”:
http://singersroom.com/content/2013-08-05/Jody-Watley-Nightlife-Single-Preview/#ixzz2bAdvdUSZ
Interviews:
Wax Poetics Issue 57, cover story with Dean Van Nguyen, Music Maverick
http://www.waxpoetics.com/wax-poetics-magazine/issue-57
Yahoo Music: With Billy Johnson Jr. — 3 parts video interview Why Jody Watley’s New Single Is a Call To Get Fabulous
Uptown Magazine, Uptown Unplugged: ICONIC with Isoul Harris, Jody Watley Talks Trendsetting Fashion and Music
Ebony: Jody Watley Is Still A Thrill with Miles Marshall Lewis
JET Magazine: Catching Up With Jody Watley
http://www.jetmag.com/entertainment/music/catching-jody-watley/#.Uo6vYqUdf-k
The Singersroom: Jody Watley is Back Talking About Being An Innovator, The Music Industry, Radio and More
The Amalgamation Interview: Talking Shalamar, Career and New Music
http://www.amalgamationmag.com/website/music/jody-watley-the-amalgamation-interview/
USAToday Sports: Chop-Up with Jason Jordan: Jody Watley
http://socialhub.usatodayhss.com/blogs-main/staffblogs/item/1225-celebrity-chop-up-jody-watley
Eurweb: Jody Watley Wants To Put Dance Back In The Mix
The Life of Riley: Jody Watley Talks to Patrick Riley, A Nightlife To Remember
http://thelifeofriley.squarespace.com/rilys-blog/2013/9/10/a-nightlife-to-remember.html
Essence Magazine: Queen of Nightlife Jody Watley Shares Top 10 Picks (Style/Fashion)
http://photos.essence.com/galleries/nightlife-queen-jody-watleys-top-10-nye-picks
Shulman Says: Jody Watley Talks Nightlife (3 part interview)
http://www.shulmansays.com/archives/BOSVIEW/Talking-NIGHTLIFE-with-Jody-Watley—Part-1/
http://www.shulmansays.com/archives/BOSVIEW/Talking-NIGHTLIFE-with-Jody-Watley—Part-2/
http://www.shulmansays.com/archives/BOSVIEW/Talking-NIGHTLIFE-with-Jody-Watley—Part-3/
Ebony Magazine: Jody Watley Shares Spicy Nightlife Recipe (Food/Entertaining)
http://www.ebony.com/life/recipe-jody-watleys-nightlife-chicken-333#axzz2pZonpUmt
Jody Watley NYE Style Pics:
http://photos.essence.com/galleries/nightlife-queen-jody-watleys-top-10-nye-picks
Vibe.com Nightlife Video Premiere: Dance Legend Jody Watley Revives Disco
http://www.vibe.com/article/premiere-jody-watley-revives-disco-nightlife-video
Eurweb: Jody Revives Legacy of Dance Music with new video:
Ebony: View Jody Watley’s Fierce New Video:
Jody Watley: My GRAMMY Moment Billboard 2014:
Check out this review of the video and single for “Nightlife” on music blog Dance Buzz. The single became the 19th Jody Watley Top 20 Billboard Hot Dance Play Single, and achieved Top 10 chart status in the UK on Music Week’s Commercial Pop (#6) and Urban Charts (#5). Here
Scenes from my weekend.
Supporting my friend Christos Garkinos at the Los Angeles Trunk Show for his “Eureka by Christos Garkinos” line for HSN along with actress Garcelle Beauvais. We both have tops named after us and both wearing them! Photo Courtesy of © 2014 Christos Garkinos
With Christos Garkinos for Eureka Los Angeles launch. Photo Courtesy of Christos Garkinos – I paired my navy “Jody” top with Diesel jeans, Miu Miu pumps and Vivienne Westwood limited edition ‘Squiggle’ bag.
Fun Selfie – Eureka by Christos Garkinos Trunk Show Party © 2014 Jody Watley
Jody Watley, Garcelle Beauvais attend “Eureka by Christos Garkinos” Los Angeles
Bryan Rabin, Jody Watley, Kathy Jeung turn out for ‘Eureka by Christos Garkinos” in Los Angeles © 2014 Jody Watley
Later that night – time for Giorgio’s!
In the back of our town car on the way to Giorgio’s – glammed up! Photo: © 2014 Jody Watley
It’s all about the black tie theme birthday for John Eshaya pictured. Photo: Jody Watley
The journey of life is never long with the company of friends – willing to wear black tie and get done up for you! Pictured with birthday boy John Eshaya, Christos and friends of John’s. © 2014 Jody Watley
Christos Garkinos, John Eshaya, Jody Watley © 2014 Jody Watley
I love Giorgio’s and a great hat! #selfie © 2014 Jody Watley
John Eshaya always brings a sense of fun, intrigue and surprises with what he wears to Giorgio’s – I adore him! John Eshaya of JET and Jody Watley. I loved his black tie request – I love a well groomed man and there were tons of them in the house in their tux’s. © 2014 Jody Watley
Of course, I also filmed the video for “Nightlife” at my favorite place to get dressed up, hang with friends, dance and remember to have fun and enjoy life at Bryan Rabin and Adam XII Presents: Giorgio’s on The Sunset Strip a couple of months ago. It’s In The Music!
Jody Watley and ‘NIGHTLIFE’ receive further exposure to a younger demographic as the original mix is currently added to the members only program of retailer Abercrombie & Fitch as a download for a limited time via special music license from Avitone, the single has also been added to Mood Media, so you just may just hear “NIGHTLIFE” in-store while out and about shopping or traveling.
“Leave it up to Jody Watley to spread some much-needed soul back onto the dance floor.” Read the full post and view the video: Ebony
PRESS BLAST: January 9, 2014: On the heels of her funky hit single, “Nightlife” becoming a Top 5 Urban and Top 10 Commercial Pop hit in the UK and becoming her 19th Top 20 Hot Dance Club Play on Billboard since her solo debut in 1987; dance music legend and Grammy-winning pop icon, Jody Watley continues to master her career. Jody’s individuality and style in Dance and R&B music is reflected in her newly released video to her classic dance anthem. The “Queen of Cool” has, again, revived the good feel of music with the Dave Doyle video remix to “Nightlife” which paints a picture that evokes an uplifting emotion, with the spirit of the “nightlife” of people loving to dance, to feel the groove, and simply have fun.
“Nightlife” was shot on location at the hottest night spot in the country, Giorgio’s (named in a recent article by The NY Times as “The City of Dancing Angels”) on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles.
Filmed by Steve Willis with edit and motion graphics by Ray Easmon of the UK and Produced by Ray Easmon and Jody Watley; “Nightlife” features a cameo by Andy Warhol legend Joe Dallesandro, some of Los Angeles’ top freestyle dancers including The Waackers, choreographer Roseo McCoy (Britney Spears, Usher, etc), and famed Giorgio’s owner, Bryan Rabin recently profiled in the New York Times, and The Hollywood Reporter.
©2013 Jody Watley Music
At last the much anticipated video for the hit single ‘Nightlife’ featuring Gerald Brown formerly of Shalamar set to the Dave Doyle Remix, directed by Steve Willis and edited by Ray Easmon will premiere more than likely on VIBE.com – stay tuned!
Update: 11am EST on Vibe.com Tuesday January 7, 2014
Photography: Mike Ruiz Makeup: Billy B.
Jody Watley LIve in Japan:
Billboard Live Osaka, January 18, 2014
Billboard Live Tokyo, January 20 – 21, 2014
David Gest Presents Legends of Soul Tour:
I’m looking forward to not only performing my current hit single “Nightlife” and a few classics from my solo and Shalamar days as the original female lead in my short set as a part of David Gest Presents Legends of Soul but continuing to spread the word about my upcoming “Paradise” and other musical ventures on the horizon. To share the stage with acts that I grew up listening to (Dennis Edwards and The Temptations Review (Papa Was A Rolling Stone, Song For You..), Candi Staton (I dance to Young Hearts Run Free at Giorgio’s nearly every Saturday, Sheila Ferguson another original lead of the super group The Three Degrees). Gwen Dickey (Wishing On A Star) and I last crossed paths when she was a member of Rose Royce, and I a member of Shalamar. This is a personal honor for me – an adventure in an ongoing musical journey!