September 24, 2022 – Jody Watley Phoenix (Tempe Park, Bobby Dee Presents :: Freestyle Festival ) 100 degrees and thousands of party people. We had a blast and I met some wonderful longtime fans.
Thank you to the team Kayla, Jasmine & Pamela Broussard (making sure everything went smoothly) and all fans who support by buying the tickets, the merch, being in the heat like yesterday, singing along bringing the energies of love and having a great time, gracias!
Custom Skirt by Dope Tavio.
Jody Watley. Ready to bring some Wattage to the show.
On my way to venue – stage ready, took time with fans first- all love and reciprocal appreciation.
Always take time for the fans!He said he was celebrating 35 years of Wattage! Love it!!Gifts – Tote & Carry!Collectible card – probably headed for eBay!Skirt by Dope Tavio from Project Runway Season 19 – I love his stuff and rooted for him on the show,It was 100 degrees – 10,000 devoted fans and freestyle music lovers were in party mode – loved it! Photo courtesy of Jeremy Morse.Performing “Don’t You Want Me”Photo courtesy of Stacey Jay CavaliereAll ages of love – Wattage Crew!!Kayla Simone Henry, Jody Watley, Jasmine Boyes.Thank you Bobby Dee Presents Freestyle Festival & all of the fans for the love.
Video to come on the Official Jody Watley Youtube Channel. Subscribe!
Wattage!Dancer: Kayla HenryDancer: Jasmine BoyesWattage!All handheld fans were signed and auctioned for Naper Pride Fest Organization.
Grammy Award Winning Singer-Songwriter Jody Watley made an appearance at Naper Pride Fest in Naperville, Illinois. With a mission to create equal treatment of all gender expressions and any member of the LGBTQIA+ community, the second festival was another step forward. The Naper Pride Organization has a mission statement that “Everyone deserves to feel valued and included.” As Watley wrote in her 1995 hit “Affection “Doesn’t matter if you’re young or old, don’t matter if you’re straight or gay – everybody needs to feel loved.” the message of love and equality is timeless and very much needed now more than ever. The style icon brought the energy to the stage in a power packed party diverse set list, ending the set with a poignant speech to the crowd and thanking Naper Pride.
Photography by Eva Genevieve-Scarborough
Set List: A nonstop party blend of classic Pop/R&B/Hip Hop and contemporary Dance hits
Some Kind Of Lover (short edit)
Nightlife (Jodie Harsh House Mix)
Dancer (Craig C Deep House Mix)
I Want Your Love (DJ Spinna Mix)/ Your Love Keeps Working On Me / I Want You / Affection Medley)
In my favorite summer hat – very classic and chic custom made by Gladys Tamez Millinery. Backstage – equipment trucks make for good props!Making it fashion editorial! Wattage!Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds & Jody Watley
Jody Watley & Keith Sweat
A nice hot summer evening of classic hits with 3 veteran R&B / Pop music legends in the game.
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Photography All Rights Reserved – Copyright Andrew D. Bernstein & Juan Ocampo
Wattage! Be sure to check the Official Jody Watley Youtube Channel for videos like this:
Still A Thrill with special surprise guest Andre CymoneGrammy Winning Artist Jody Watley. Legend.Walter and Scotty of The Whispers. It’s A Love Thing!Legends Only. Kayla Simone, Hubie Wang, Andre Cymone, Jody Watley, Keith Eaddy, Kerry Griffin, Jasmine Boyes, Clifton Williams -backstage Microsoft Theater 8.7.22Jody Watley with dancers Kayla Simone Henry, and Jasmine BoyesAndre Cymone – Jody Watley Celebrating 35th Anniversary of Instant Classic Grammy Winning Solo Debut and collaborations.It was a wonderful evening of much needed music medicine – good for the spirit and soul.
“I don’t want to live without music – I don’t want to live without love .. just want to bring you joy – affairs of the heart.” – Jody Watley
Jody Watley one of the architects of 21st century fusion of Pop / R&B Music and Merge of Street Style and High Fashion creating a new lane and truly a new foundation.
Bringing a fresh take on beauty, glamour mixed with street flair.
Jody Watley from the archives. Blowin’ up the spot. Jody Watley in Issey Miyake Iconic Plastic Bodice – “Looking For A New Love” video 1987. Built a new foundation – for sure.
Be your own validation. That’s my thing whether acknowledged or not.
*This one is for the history books and generations to come! Chart-topping singer Jody Watley and Vice President Kamala Harris showed their support for the LGBTQ+ community at 2022 Capital Pride in Washington, D.C.
Ready to slay – bring the Wattage and joy to Motor City PrideKayla Simone. Jody Watley. Jasmine Boyes.Wattage! Queen Of Cool.On the move. Motor City Pride 2022.Jody Watley Motor City Pride – feeling the love!Fan photo.Jody Watley – Motor City Pride 2022.Impromptu jaunt to get closer the audience.Fan Photo – capturing this moment while singing ‘Everything’Fan Photo – capturing this moment while singing ‘Everything’ Kelly Harmer PhotographyFan Photo.Hasta la vista ba-by. Thank you Motor City Pride.Nick has a serious collection – he said he’s waited 20 years to meet me and get some of his collection signed – and no not for Ebay!Capital Pride.They had a runway! L O V E D it! W E R K E D It!Wattage! The Queen of Cool. Jody WatleyOwning it. Queen of Cool – Grammy Winner Dr. Jody WatleyPhotography Paul Morigi Getty Images.Photography by J.D. Humphreys Runway ready!Pose.Kayla Simone. Jody Watley. Jasmine Boyes.Met the VP Kamala Harris after my performance.Vice President Kamala Harris & Dr. Jody Watley – Two Esteemed Boss Ladies!
Thank you Capital Pride for having me!
To all of my LGBTQ fans – thank you for always loving me and I love you back!
“It don’t matter if you’re young or old – don’t matter if you’re straight or gay – everybody needs to feel loved..show love” – Jody Watley “Affection, 1995”
