Jody Watley Takes Us To Paradise. Flashback Friday.

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Admin

OTD July 28, 2014 Released
“Paradise” EP
Features the Dance hit “Nightlife,” along with stand-outs “Dancer” and “Sanctuary.”
Production by Count de Money / Peace Biscuit/ Mark de Clive-Lowe, Soulpersona, Luminodisco, Jody Watley / Rodney Lee.

“Nightlife”

#5 UK Urban Chart

#6 UK Music Week Commercial Pop

#18 USA Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play

Jody Watley made a variety of TV appearances with a select number of interviews. During the promotions she said “Albums are no longer something I’m was interested in doing, due to short attention spans, and the reality of people not buying albums as much now with streaming unless it’s a younger demographic or hip hop, quality EP’s more appealing to me at this point.”

Flashback Friday: Jody Watley Takes Us To Paradise July 28, 2014 Review : Soulbounce

It’s been eight years since Jody Watley released an album’s worth of material, specifically 2006’s The Makeover. Though some may say an EP doesn’t count as an album, her new set, Paradise, is still a cohesive blend of disco-infused house, soul and jazz that proclaims Ms. Watley is back! Mark de Clive-Lowe makes his impression felt on Paradise, handling production chores on the album’s title track, “The Dawn” and “Tonight’s the Night (MdCL Remix).” “Paradise” the song is a perfect convergence of down-tempo electronica, tropical atmospherics and synth-driven jazz, featuring an almost a cappella delivery of the lyrics by Watley. Read More: Soulbounce

The EP was released in limited edition CD digipak complete with glossy booklet with a surprise bonus track as well Jody Watley “Paradise” and “Sanctuary” candles.

Streaming at all digital platforms!

Jody Watley Soothes The Soul With New Holiday Single

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Admin

Grammy Award winning musical superstar Jody Watley releases new holiday song, “Christmas Time Is Here.”

She is spreading some festive cheer with the release of a jazzy rendition of the quintessential holiday song “Christmas Time Is Here” from her favorite, Vince Guaraldi’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” produced by Jody Watley and Rodney Lee now available on all streaming platforms. Download it, stream, share and add as a essential for the holiday playlists.

“This is an ambient and chill rendition perfect for warm cocoa, a laid-back atmosphere and a fireplace real or virtual” says Watley of the release due on her longtime independent imprint Avitone Recordings. “I hope this is a rendition people will enjoy for decades to come. With so much chaos in the world, hopefully my rendition of ‘Christmas Time Is Here’ will sooth some souls.”

A brilliant songwriter, artist, entrepreneur, producer, and visionary has continued recording new music sharing her gift of artistry globally.

The beautiful icon in music, video, fashion and style, often referred to by her fans as “The Queen of Cool,” is as prolific as anyone who’s ever set foot in a recording studio, and as proficient as anyone who’s ever decided to be a song lyricist. She is not only a great singer—she is a great songwriter, and great performer.

As one of the architects of 21st century pop and contemporary street style mixed with high fashion, her 1989 hit “Friends,” featuring hip hop/rap legends Eric B & Rakim, is the first pairing of pop/R&B/rap/dance to crossover into the Billboard Top 10 on multiple charts.

Watley’s vision — the trendsetting, forward thinking marriage of high fashion and street fashion with music in the 80s — long before it became the norm — along with her fusion of jazz and underground club culture — demonstrates her keen pop instincts and an ease with which she crossed, and still crosses, genres. Jody Watley forged the template that is now in everybody’s playbook.

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Jody Watley Is Getting In The Holiday Spirit

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Admin

Are you ready? Jody Watley is getting in the holiday spirit :: Read full feature on

Los Angeles Sentinel

Jody Watley Puts A Joyful Jazzy Spin On Holiday Classic

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Admin

New on Eurweb: Jody Watley puts a joyful and jazzy spin on classic holiday song “Christmas Time Is Here”.. Read Full Feature HERE

Jody Watley’s Renderings Lights Up Various UK Soul Radio Charts

Posted on December 11, 2021 by Admin

Radio Indie Alliance compiles radio spins and action on independent artists. Jody Watley “Not A Single Day Goes By” The Alex Di Ciò Remix is into the Top 10 at Number 8.

Over on popular UK station Solar Radio “Renderings” a Top 20 UK Soul Chart peak is at 2 on their Sweet Rhythms Chart with plays on “Not A Single Day” “A Beautiful Life” “Whenever- The Alex Di Ciò Remixes.

Download, playlist, stream, share Jody Watley “Renderings” “Whenever” and “Not A Single Day Goes By” at your digital platform of choice.

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Jody Watley ‘Renderings’ EP Arrives October 22.

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Admin

Inspired by the art of Shawn West and remixes by renowned DJ/Producer Alex Di Ciò. Alex has contributed to all of my recent Top 5 U.K. Soul Chart releases.

-This mini collection of dance mixes arrives in time for the fall / winter season to keep you moving.

One of the definitions of a rendering is an interpretation or translation of art that’s what I thought about as I listened to Alex’s mixes that he was inspired to do on songs from my critically acclaimed “The Makeover’ and ‘Midnight Lounge’ electronic soul fused projects. I recognize that not everyone is up on everything I’ve done and quality music can be fresh discovered for the first time, especially in the digital age. All of the curated selections are danceable with meaningful lyrics from the empowering “A Beautiful Life”, the thought provoking “Clouds”, the relationship angst of “More”, the uplifting “Whenever” and the poignancy of “Not A Single Day” it’s a well round mini collection.

Looking at the art Shawn did for Instagram which is a mash-up of images classic and new which I immediately thought would be a cool piece of music artwork in a cover.

What I realize being on social media is that people discover and rediscover things all the time – something is always new to someone seeing or hearing anything for the first time. It’s also important to continue to be inspired and it may come in the most unexpected ways and sources.

The new anthem “Not A Single Day Goes By’ featuring Levi Seacer formerly of Prince’s NPG had been on my mind with so much loss of life and it being a song in remembrance of those who are no longer with us, sent to Alex to put his touch on it – so here we are!