Jody Watley Birthday Love.

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Admin

Beautiful day yesterday and very appreciative of the outpouring of love, well wishes that flooded my various social media pages with tags of love. Above are a sampling of some. It was also a reminder of some wonderful people I’ve been fortunate to meet through music and how it connects us in our lives and some of what we go through.

Life is a gift each day and I try not to get caught in time. The quote “it’s not the years of life but life in your years” resonates very much with me – and I hope it does with you too.

Live each moment and embrace the journey not confining yourself to boxes or (mis)perceptions is what I’m about.

Love to all and thanks again – here’s to more adventures!

Monday Wattage. Just Live.

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Admin

People are always ready to put others in a box based on gender, age, race, economics, sexuality, job, career, body size, skin tone and so on .. define yourself for yourself no matter what. Defy all of it. Embrace who you are and just live life forget all of that – just live!

Photography; Mike Ruiz

About Last Night. Microsoft Theater 80’s Weekend Number 7.

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Admin

It’s wonderful to have an ongoing eclectic catalog of music, and a blessing as well to have Jody Watley classics that continue to bring joy. This was a fun show to be a part of.

A post from my IG after soundcheck.

Just about to take the stage to slay with the squad.

Lighting up the stage at Microsoft Theater Los Angeles.

Just being me. Jody Watley.

Thankful and in gratitude always for the gift of life and to do what I love as a performer onstage in the music.

Jody Watley Classic Photo Of The Day. Harper’s Bazaar Photography by Legendary Scavullo

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Admin

Jody Watley. May 1988. Harper’s Bazaar Magazine breaking new ground in music and fashion crossover.

Photography by Francesco Scavullo

Jody Watley Classic Image of The Day. Solo Debut Promotional Image.

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Admin

Jody Watley Confirmed Concerts Update.

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Admin

Jody Watley Art by Shawn West.

Jody Watley, multi-platinum singer/songwriter/producer/independent label owner and style icon is one of the architects of 21st century Pop/R&B/Dance music.

From her groundbreaking marriage of rap & R&B (1987’s “Friends,” a collaboration with hip-hop legends Eric B. & Rakim) to her vision-forward marriage of high fashion, street fashion and music in the ‘80s (long before it became the norm), to her fusion of jazz and underground club culture with keen pop instincts, and the ease with which she crossed and still crosses genre, Watley forged the template that is now everybody’s playbook.

Listed as one of Billboard Magazine’s Top Female Artists and Top Dance Artists of All Time in 2018; Winner of the Best New Artist Grammy in 1987, Jody Watley’s entire career has been about looking forward, drawing inspiration from personal heroes and iconoclasts always ten steps ahead of the pack since her days as the original female lead and sound of the group Shalamar. The Chicago native’s eclectic repertoire – R&B, hip-hop, House, jazz, pop, drum & bass, ambient, spoken-word – is built on a positive vision and a strong taste for artistic and aesthetic risk. The Jody Watley concert experience is an energetic thoughtful music journey in any format from the full comprehensive concert, pop freestyle, 80’s, 90’s, intimate jazz, love and soul, to her Shalamar disco funk days to the new UK hits with SRL..there’s something for everyone depending on the configuration and event.”

Upcoming:

January 26 – Microsoft Theater Los Angeles 80’s Weekend #7 with OMD, The Bangles, Bananarama and more: Tickets

March 9 – Philadelphia, Keswick Theater (opener for Tony Toni Tony) : Tickets

March 23 – Pala Jam, Pala Resort and Casino with The S.O.S Band and Evelyn “Champagne” King : Tickets

April 19 – London, Under The Bridge : Tickets

April 20 – An Evening With Presents Jody Watley & Shalamar Reloaded : Tickets

April 27 – Freestyle Festival 15 Anniversary with Taylor Dayne, Lisa Lisa and more : Tickets and Info

More dates TBA