Multi-Platinum GRAMMY winning artist, songwriter, producer Jody Watley is celebrating 41 years as a solo artist with new release “EVERLASTING”. The theme is one of perseverance, staying true to yourself and never giving up.
The NEW intoxicatingly funky DāM-FunK Remix is right on time following up the #2 iTunes “EVERLASTING – The Remixes” and UK smash UK Soul hit courtesy of the Alex Di Cio Remix originally released on Watley’s milestone birthday on January 30. The anthem was written by Jody Watley and Rodney Lee. “People tend to overlook my multiple decades of songwriting and production- they just focus on my looks or image.” laments Watley.
With an an ongoing discography spanning decades ranging from R&B, Pop, Dance, Rap/Hip Hop, Jazz, Adult Contemporary, House Music, Drum & Bass, Electronica, Ambient/Chill, Contemporary R&B/ Nu Disco/Club, Modern Funk – 80’s, 90’s, 00’s, 10’s, and 20’s.
DāM-FunK is a critically acclaimed artist, musician, multi-instrumentalist, producer, DJ modern funk trailblazer. On top of that he’s a style icon who blends the music with the culture.
His music resume is vast from collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Tyler, The Creator, alternative artist Ariel Pink, funk legend Steve Arrington, rock legend Todd Rundgren and more.
Watley says, “It’s not just the respect of the music-it’s the message of being true to yourself, never giving up and positivity we share. We first connected back in 2009, when I got into his debut “Toeachizown ” – made a couple appearances with him .. supporting each release including his alternative under the radar “Garrett” EP’s, blissful funky instrumentals, collaborations to contributing vocals on “Virtuous Progression” from his acclaimed “Invite The Light” …. his Seven Days of Funk album with Snoop the list goes on, including his scores for GTA.. I could go on. Bathing my uplifting lyrics and melodies with an intoxicating funky soundscape is a must to any connoisseur of quality funk and soul music – especially in these times.”
The NEW single release also features an instrumental of “EVERLASTING” – “I love instrumentals and this version really lends itself to it. Damon – kills it, and when do we ever hear keyboard or any instrumental solos anymore?”
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