“Not everyone fits in with the mainstream. Some are born to be different. They are misfits, individualists, outsiders, and eccentrics that let their freak flags fly. Yet they have found a way to thrive on their own terms, transcending barriers of categorical concepts and popular expectations.” Read the article: Wax Poetics
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Issue 57 Wax Poetics featuring cover girls Janelle Monae and Jody Watley
© 2013 Isoul Harris and Uptown Magazine
It was a gorgeous New York day and appropriate to sit down with Editor and Chief of Uptown Magazine and host of the new “ICONIC” Uptown Unplugged Isoul Harris.
See what pearls I drop in this new interview – HERE
Photography: Skrebneski
For my #TBT #ThrowbackThursday #Classic as well as #FashionFriday – 1 page of a 16 page layout for Saks Fifth Avenue Catalog from ’96. The photo’s and style from these sessions are all very timeless – which always appeals to me. Working with legendary photographer Skrebneski made me nervous, but he put me at ease making it a memorable and fun experience.
Choosing to release “Nightlife” featuring Gerald “Take That To The Bank” Brown, another Shalamar original to the UK first has turned out to be a great idea for my company Avitone. Check out this chart list from industry magazine Music Week – and you’ll find one multiple decades long artist, songwriter producer amongst them – Jody Watley! 70’s, 80,s, 90′,s 00’s, 10’s. Notably, I’m also the only independent self released artist of the list – no major label support.
“Nightlife“also moves to #21 Pop on Music Week and #3 Breakout single on Billboard in this weeks chart. Charts are always published a week after labels get the information.
Filming new scenes for the video on November 30. Extra fab just in time for the holiday season and a glamorous way to round out 2013! It’s In The Music!
Jody Watley from her monster solo debut in one of her signature looks featuring jumbo “Jody Watley Hoops” aka jumbo silver hoop earrings, black everything – petticoat, studded ankle boots, concha belts, rubber bustier – and soft waved long hairstyle.
Make sure to watch this interview with Billy Johnson on Yahoo Music. We had a great time which is obvious in the clip!
Billy Johnson Jr. and Jody Watley at Yahoo Music, Oct. 1, 2013
Why Jody Watley’s New Song Is A Call To Get Fabulous!
My trip to Chengdu was awesome, another blessing of an experience for all of us. To perform as a part of the Night of Fortune GRAMMY All-stars Concert at Chengdu Stadium in front of 40,000 fans left me speechless – until the Panda Tour which was the icing on the cake. I’m thankful to God for continuing to bless me to do what I love, on my own terms and to live a balanced life beyond ‘entertainment.’
Greeting Sign which also came with a beautiful flower bouquet. Chengdu
Program Cover. This is what the stage looked like. Chengdu Stadium.
John “Havic” Gregory, Jody Watley, and Rosero McCoy Rehearsal Check Chengdu Stadium June 7, 2013
I loved this moment with some of the children’s chorus!
The children’s chorus sang a beautiful and moving song – brought me to tears – this was evening rehearsal.
There was a great tribute to Michael Jackson with rare footage from the GRAMMY archives before the children came out for a dance tribute medley.
With a staffer who wanted to give me flowers.
Chengdu, Stadium as the fans were coming in.
There were many Chinese CantoPop Stars a part of the “Night of Fortune” GRAMMY Superstars Concert.
With lead Michael Jackson Tribute Performer. Chengdu Stadium after the concert onstage in the rain!
Took a quick photo with my iPhone of the audience while getting set for my performance!
With two of my favorite guys John “Havic Gregory” and Rosero MCoy at after-party
At Sunshine Panda Nursery on the Panda Tour, Chengdu.
With President of Recording Academy Neil Portnow at Cocktail Reception
Getting presented a custom pair of shoes by Sheme, high end shoe designer of China
Red Carpet Mayhem. Chengdu China Global Forum Invited Guests and Night of Fortune Grammy All-Stars Reception
With Leo “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” Sayer one of music’s great from the 70’s and Gospel powerhouse Yolanda Adams at luncheon.
More pics and video to come! In the meantime, you can read an article: HERE
From StellarInc.:
For this edition of Black History Fashion Icons I will be focusing on one of my fashion icons, Jody Watley!
Jody Watley started off her career at just 14 being a dancer on the hit tv show, Soul Train, as a dancer. Jody fast became popular on the show for her killer moves and her trendsetting style…
Read the full post, click the link below
http://stellarinc.tumblr.com/post/43046376965/black-history-fashion-icons-jody-watley-for-this
Photo: Steven Meisel
One of my inspirations since junior high school is legendary 70’s runway icon, Pat Cleveland. I was so humbled and excited to meet her.