If you’d like to get your twirl, workout or simply just groove – ‘DANCER’ Remixed is perfect for your fall/winter..timeless playlists. Available now at all digital outlets with mixes by Craig C. Bojan, Casamena, Cut Correct and Rhe’, Luminodisco
Apple Music / iTunes: Preview / Buy it
DANCER. Photograpy: Albert Sanchez. Design: Ray Easmon and Jody Watley
Filmed at one of the sold out concerts in Japan at Billboard Live. It’s such a blessing to have such a loyal fan base in Japan and to sell out concerts and perform to packed houses off and on since the debut of my solo career. This show featured more dancing that I’ve done in recent years, coming out of a down-tempo ambient electro journey on my last few projects (Saturday Night Experience Vol. 1, Midnight Lounge, The Makeover).
A great time was had by all, and it was a fun way to reintroduce songs from SHALAMAR fitting perfectly with the disco soul theme of PARADISE.
This is not a reunion endeavor with the classic lineup (1979-1983). If that happens it will be a different vibe of course. This is a fresh take with new young talent, among others renowned dancer/choreographer Rosero McCoy (Usher, Beyonce, Britney, Justin Timberlake, America’s next Best Dance Crew, Disney’s Shake it Up and The Sing Off among others). The first half of the new show is SHALAMAR, and then it turns to Jody Watley hits and new music. This is a party!
Shows in February:
New York, BB Kings 2/18
Atlantic City, HARRAH’S Resort and Casino 2/19
Oakland, Yoshi’s 2/28
Photo: © 2014 Jody Watley / Avid Music Inc. Choreography by Rosero McCoy
Photo: © 2014 Jody Watley / Avid Music Inc. – Choreography by Rosero McCoy
Inspired by the disco soul of “PARADISE” we are bringing a full high energy experience of hits including “A Night To Remember”, “Take That To The Bank”, “The Second Time Around”, and progressing with choice Jody Watley classics including “Looking For A New Love”, “Don’t You Want Me” as well as new music.
Upcoming Concerts:
Oct. 25, 2014 – Washington D.C. DC Chamber Gala & Awards Private Event (Shalamar preview)
Nov. 15, 2014 – The Tower Theatre Philadelphia, PA “A Night of Timeless R&B” with Lillo Thomas and The System
Nov. 29, 2014 with Shalamar Cache Creek Casino & Resort
Dec. 29, 2014 with Shalamar Billboard Live Tokyo
Dec. 30-31, 2014 with Shalamar Billboard Live Osaka
In an ongoing music journey, it was cool to come across this review from September 2001 DJ Magazine for the single “Saturday Night Experience.” The single was lifted from an import released I recorded for Japan “Jody Watley Presents The Saturday Night Experience Vol. 1” – at that time I was ready to step away completely from music – instead stepping away from commercial minded music and all that goes with it. Quality has never waned, when popularity may have.
Most artists will say they don’t read reviews or are not big on reviews – but will admit that it’s a good feeling when you read a really positive one like this where the writer really gets in the music at hand. This was another music pivot for me and began my exploration and shift into underground club electronic fused with nu skool jazz, drum and bass and other ambient sounds. I listened to single to Giant Step, purveyors of quality eclectic and soulful music offerings through my Avitone imprint established in 1996 – also with a mantra of fueling quality music.
Shout out to longtime collaborator and music director/keyboardist in my band Rodney Lee (we wrote and produced the original together)..Ron Trent, and Blaze – still love these..available at iTunes and various digital outlets.
Listen:
Ron Trent Vocal Mix – http://youtu.be/jAYZdAy9t-o (available on 2003’s critically acclaimed ‘Midnight Lounge’ album)
Original: https://soundcloud.com/jodywatley/saturday-night-experience-original-mix —Shelter Mix — http://youtu.be/TZsbDOmkTUk
In the past, an artist would send out tons of copies of promotional discs to have their album reviewed. We have not done that. This collection is all about the love, the word of mouth, the appreciators of artistry, the fans – it’s in the music! The QHBlend is one of my favorite music blogs with Quentin Harrison always shining as a true music writer who knows his subjects objectively really examining and listening to the music and covering those elements. Quentin understands music pop culture, artistic growth and never holding commercial peaks and valleys against or for his subjects – as it should be. Read his observations about “PARADISE”: Here
Sanctuary:
Buy the Exclusive CD: Here
“..Jody still has us saying “yeah” when she asks “you wanna dance with me..”
It’s been 8 years since Jody Watley released an album’s worth of material..read the rest: Here
Design: Ray Easmon and Jody Watley
“Paradise” ranks among Jody Watley’s best work. Filled with upbeat disco bangers and exquisite chilled house vibes, this album is simply drenched with hot summer grooves that will get your party started with a bang!” -ishtalk
Read the full review:
Buy at iTunes includes NIGHTLIFE video: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/paradise/id901587446?uo=4
Order the exclusive CD version with “Everlasting” http://www.jodywatley.bigcartel.com
