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Jody Watley New Single ‘The Dawn’ Out Now

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Album cover for 'The Dawn' by Jody Watley featuring a close-up portrait of her in a sequined top with colorful light reflections.

NEW MUSIC ALERT:

GRAMMY winning artist and Icon Jody Watley’s new single “The Dawn” Remix Produced by Alex Di Ciò and written by Watley is OUT NOW on digital music platforms worldwide from her longtime independent label Avitone, established in 1995 with a mantra of “Fueling Quality Music.”

Following the success of the #1 iTunes USA and Amazon Music UK Dance/Electronic album “Let’s Dance Vol. 1 – Hit Them Beats” in 2025, 2024’s single “EVERLASTING” #2 UK Soul Chart and #2 iTunes Top Dance / Electronic albums, Jody keeps the groove moving forward.

“The Dawn” is the latest in the singer songwriter, producer’s ongoing discography of feel good blend of soulful rhythms and dance-floor energy. 

Listen Now! iTunes / Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Soundcloud + Check out Jody Watley’s Youtube Channel Message: Here

About The Artist:

Jody Watley is a GRAMMY® Award–winning Best New Artist and 3x nominee, multi-platinum singer, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and style icon. 

Renowned as one of the most defining female artists of the 80s and 90s Watley is listed in Billboard as one of the Top 60 Female Artists of All Time, Top 25 Dance Artists of All Time and Top 100 Black Solo Artists Of All Time. The recipient of Crossover Music Icon from Black Music Honors 2017  with an ongoing diverse music discography spanning R&B / Pop / Dance /Hip Hop / Spoken Word/Electronic / Jazz / Adult Contemporary 80s, 90s, 2000s-Present  with Top 10 hits including the iconic “Looking for a New Love,” “Don’t You Want Me,” “Friends” ft. Eric B. & Rakim, and the gold-certified “Real Love,” she has built a multi-decade career of over 5 decades of genre-spanning, critically acclaimed catalog including disco (from her Shalamar days from 1978 to 1983), and then on to her iconic solo for over 4 decades evolution finds her -Still Thriving. Still Creating. Still Evolving on her own terms independently.

Jody Watley – New Single ‘The Dawn’ Coming June 12

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 Kicking off Summer and Black Music Month!

Arriving June 12, 2026: “The Dawn” (Alex Di Ciò Remix) — the groove-heavy new single from GRAMMY® Award-winning music icon Jody Watley.

Experience a fresh evolution of rhythm, soul, and dance-floor energy as Jody Watley and acclaimed producer/remixer Alex Di Ciò deliver the perfect soundtrack for the season. The song is another Jody Watley composition. “It’s a tough time for a lot of people, and also quite a bit of negativity in the world. I think it’s always important to have songs that keep people motivated and in a positive mindset – to let go of worries and stress, My music is always a vessel for that.”

Dawn definition: Dawn is the period of the day when the first light appears in the sky, marking the transition from night to morning before the sun breaks the horizon at sunrise.Metaphorically, it refers to the beginning, emergence, or advent of something new (e.g., “the dawn of a new era”) “the dawn of a new day”

About The Artist:

Jody Watley is a GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum singer/songwriter/producer and style icon. Named Best New Artist in 1988, she’s one of Billboard’s Top 60 Female Artists of All Time, with 6 Top 10 Hot 100 hits, 13 No. 1 Dance singles, 2  R&B #1s and genre-spanning success across R&B, Pop, Dance, Downtempo Electronica and Jazz. Her career longevity spans 5 decades in the music industry.

A visionary in music and fashion, Watley helped pave the way for Black women to break boundaries. Honored as a Crossover Music Icon by Black Music Honors, an inductee in Women’s Songwriters Hall of Fame + more; her influence continues—decades strong and she remains an inspiration to many. Her most recent album “Let’s Dance Vol. 1 – Hit Them Beats” released July 9, 2025 vaulted to #1 on the iTunes Top Dance Electronic Albums and Amazon Music UK on July 11, 2025.

“The Dawn” Cover Art by Shawn West and Jody Watley. Logo Design: Ray Easmon.

Jody Watley New Spring Drop – Let’s Dance

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Jody Watley. Let’s Dance Vol. 1 T-shirt – Make it Your Own!

Jody Watley’s latest album Let’s Dance Vol. 1 – Hit Them Beats energy isn’t just an album—it’s a mindset and a mantra to keep it moving. From adding to your playlists to your personal style statements, celebrate the spirit of Let’s Dance Vol. 1 (Hit Them Beats) in your own way.

The official collection is all about expressing your connection to the music, showing support for Grammy winning Icon Jody Watley and her sustained independence 40 plus years as a solo artist and entrepreneur—navigating the dance of life, perseverance and business.

Wear it. Share it. Dress it up or down!

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Jody Watley – Let’s Dance Unisex T. Dress it Up or Down. Make it Your Own.

Explore the collection:

https://direct.distrokid.com/jodywatley

And if you haven’t yet—press play, add 2025’s #1 iTunes and Amazon Music UK Dance Electronica Album Let’s Dance Volume 1 – Hit Them Beats, released via her Avitone label celebrating the 30th Anniversary of forming the label; to your playlist. Keep the music in motion.

Just Push Play for a Non Stop Mix. Jody Watley “Let’s Dance Vol. 1 – Hit Them Beats”

Jody Watley Shares Easter Message On Renewal, Decluttering Your Life

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Jody Watley shares a special Wattage Thoughts message this Easter Sunday—reflecting on renewal, spring cleaning, and the importance of decluttering your life, not just your home. 🌸✨ Watch NEW Youtube Video Short: Here

A reminder that growth begins within—clear the space, reset your energy, and move forward with purpose, faith, and gratitude.

Celebrate the season of renewal with inspiration from Jody Watley

#JodyWatley #EasterSunday #WattageThoughts #SpringCleaning #Renewal #Motivation #Shorts #Inspiration #Mindset

About The Artist:

Jody Watley is a Best New Artist GRAMMY®️ award winner, 3 x Solo Nominee,  Multiple -platinum selling singer /songwriter/producer with a diverse ongoing music discography spanning decades.

R&B / Pop / Dance /House Music/ Downtempo Electronica / Jazz – 80s, 90s, 2000s. 

Jody Watley recognized as a style icon (VOGUE, People Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar +more) ranked by Billboard as one of the Top 60 Female Artists of All Time, Top 25 Dance Artists of All Time, Top 100 Black Solo Artists Of All Time. Crossover Music Icon from Black Music Honors 2017, Inductee in Women’s Songwriter Hall of Fame + more.

As a solo artist, Jody Watley has amassed 6 Billboard Hot 100 Top Ten Singles including iconic chart toppers “Looking For A New Love”, “Don’t You Want Me”, “Real Love” and the groundbreaking R&B/Rap collaboration “Friends” featuring Eric B. and Rakim. 6 Top 10 Hot 100 Singles, 13 # 1 Dance Singles, which led to a Billboard Magazine Dance Chart Lifetime Achievement Award;  2 R&B Number 1’s, 15 Top 40 Singles, Gold and platinum albums in the USA, Canada and Asia, a million selling fitness video and video compilation. 

2007 Billboard Dance Lifetime Achievement, 2017 recipient of the Black Music Honors Crossover Music Icon Award and nominations from the American Music Awards, MTV Awards, NAACP Awards and Soul Train Awards.

A visionary and trailblazer, she set the blueprint for the independent artist movement by launching her own label, Avitone, in 1995—decades before it became a trend. Her solo career continues to thrive with critically acclaimed and chart-topping releases including 2025’s “Let’s Dance Vol. 1 Hit Them Beats” which vaulted to #1 on iTunes Top Dance /Electronic Albums on July 11 and Amazon Music UK’s Top Dance Electronic Albums,

iTunes chart showing Jody Watley at number one for the album 'Let's Dance Vol. 1 Hit Them Beats'