In continued celebration of 3 decades of Jody Watley independent label Avitone Recordings, she takes on an exclusive behind the scenes look for the making of the official video for the single DANCER, originally from her critically acclaimed glamorous soulful ride of “PARADISE”. The song is about self confidence no matter what you do in life onstage or off. It’s about the freedom of letting go.
Written by Jody Watley and Federico Costantini (Italy), DANCER is more than a club track — it’s a declaration of self-belief.
Hit Them Beats – Lose Yourself – Get IN the Music!
Watch the Newly Released Behind The Scenes Making of Exclusively on The Official Jody Watley YouTube Channel: Here
Stream the music at the digital music outlet of your choice for Jody Watley Music.
On July 28, 2014 Jody Watley released her “PARADISE” EP – a cohesive blend of nu‑disco, house, soul & jazz, following acclaimed albums “Midnight Lounge” & “The Makeover” from her Avitone Recordings.
The EP features productions of Jody Watley with an international cast Count de Money/Bill Coleman for Peace Bisquit; Mark De Clive Lowe, Soulpersona and Luminodisco; plus live strings by Miguel Atwood-Ferguson.
“NIGHTLIFE” – the lead single and video – became Jody Watley’s 19th Billboard Solo Dance Top 20 hit (#18) and charted in the UK (#5 Urban / #6 Commercial Pop).
Tracklist:
Nightlife • Dancer • The Dawn • Tonight’s The Night (MdCL Remix) • Paradise • Sanctuary (Soulpersona Remix)
Photography: Albert Sanchez
Art Direction & Design: | Graphics & Logo Design Ray Easmon | Video Visuals Ray Easmon
A milestone in Jody’s evolution as an artist, writer & producer, as well as for her Avitone Recordings.
“Watley’s R&B has always been progressive and the arc of Paradise is no different from Watley’s past endeavors―somewhat. This time, Watley exchanges the electronically charged rhythm and blues from her last three records with a classic / contemporary fusion of disco.
Understand, this isn’t your little brother’s hipster disco, nor is it just a retroactive 70s redux. “PARADISE” melds elements of the aforementioned disco genre from today and yesterday. “ Quentin Harrison, Albumism
Inspiration for Paradise? “It’s basically a party record created and inspired in classic soul dance records in many ways..a celebration of feel good music, with lyrics that make you feel like getting out, or turning up the volume in your car. Paradise is about living life and creating special moments today with music as the motivator, the backdrop. I’m very much about that – to remind people of that. “ – Jody Watley, Interview Excerpt 2014
Limited Edition CD Digipak + NIGHTLIFE vinyl were also released.
Revisit the vibes. Listen now & rediscover the journey.
“PARADISE” – A Legacy of Sound, A Vibe That Endures.
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 Watleyreleased 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
Design: Ray Easmon and Jody Watley
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.
