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Jody Watley’s LET’S DANCE Vol. 1 (Hit Them Beats) was released on July 9, 2025. The album, her 14th, vaulted to #1 on the USA iTunes Top Dance Albums Chart (U.S.) and #1 on UK Amazon’s Hot New Dance/Electronic chart on July 11.

Album cover for Jody Watley's 'Let's Dance Vol. 1: Hit Them Beats' featuring a smiling woman with curly hair, wearing a denim jacket and holding a disco ball.

Screenshot of Amazon UK showcasing the #1 Hot New Release in the Dance & Electronic category, featuring the album 'Let's Dance Vol.1 Hit Them Beats' by Judy Watley, priced at £7.99.

Featuring remixes by Craig C., Quentin Harris, Josh Peace, Mark de Clive-Lowe, John “J-C” Carr, Morgan Page, Love To Infinity, Jodie Harsh, Alex Di Ciò, Ron Trent, and Brian Power, reimagining Jody Watley’s contemporary dance hits and club favorites blended into a non-stop mix.

Co-produced by Jody Watley, Bill Coleman (Peace Bisquit), and Angelo “Pepe” Skordos.This album release reflects an ongoing artistry and longevity. 40+ Solo from iconic R&B / Pop classics to dance hits and anthems many of them have come from 30 years independently released with her own label Avitone and the ongoing quiet relevance of a rare legacy artist not resting on her laurels of an already iconic catalog and discography but one who is committed to her artistry and love of music not chasing charts, while appreciating the support of longtime and new fans alike.

About Jody Watley:

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).

Download. Stream. Playlist “Let’s Dance Vol. 1 – Hit Them Beats” at music platforms of your choice.

Magazine cover of Jet featuring Jody Watley, smiling and wearing a black crop top with a silver belt, showcasing a stylish pose. — Jody Watley – JET Magazine 1987 Cover – Photography Isaac Sutton

On June 22, 1987, Jody Watley appeared on the cover of JET Magazine, one of the most influential publications in Black culture and media.

The feature arrived during a landmark year for the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter as her self-titled debut solo album established her as one of the most exciting artists in contemporary music. Released earlier that year on MCA Records, Jody Watley delivered a series of hit singles that showcased her distinctive blend of R&B, pop, dance music, fashion, and innovation.

The album produced multiple Billboard Top 10 hits, including the No. 1 R&B and No. 1 Dance smash “Looking For A New Love,” along with “Still A Thrill,” “Don’t You Want Me,” and “Some Kind Of Lover.” The success of the project demonstrated Watley’s creative vision as an artist, songwriter, and trendsetter, helping to redefine the possibilities for women in popular music.

At a time when a JET Magazine cover represented an important cultural milestone, the feature recognized a rising star whose influence extended beyond music into fashion, style, and contemporary culture.

The cover captured a pivotal moment in a career that would continue to break barriers and set new standards. Nearly four decades later, Jody Watley remains celebrated for her artistry, innovation, and enduring impact on music and culture.

Her newest release is “The Dawn” #1 Record of the Week on UK Soul Radio.

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About The Artist: Jody Watley

Producer • Songwriter • Creative Entrepreneur • Independent Music Pioneer

GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and founder of Avitone Recordings.

For more than four decades, Jody Watley has built a career defined by innovation, creative independence, and cultural influence. As a pioneering solo artist, she helped redefine the intersections of music, fashion, visual storytelling, and popular culture while earning multi-platinum success, chart-topping hits, and industry recognition including induction into the Women’s Songwriters Hall of Fame and inclusion in Billboard’s lists of the Top Female Artists, Top Dance Artists, and Top Black Solo Artists of All Time.

In 1995, Watley founded Avitone Recordings, establishing an independent platform focused on artistic ownership, strategic partnerships, and creative freedom. Through Avitone, she has continued to develop new music, multimedia projects, brand collaborations, and innovative approaches to audience engagement while maintaining a global presence across streaming, digital media, live performance, and content creation.

Today, Jody Watley remains committed to creating forward-thinking music spanning dance, electronic, soul, and pop while championing authenticity, innovation, and long-term artistic sustainability.

Revisit and Discover her Ongoing Discography; https://jodywatley.net/discography/