Grammy winning singer, songwriter, producer Jody Watley’s “THE DAWN” (Alex Di Ciò Extended Remix) has arrived, a mix sophisticated dance-pop, funk, soul, and contemporary electronic grooves.
For those just discovering Jody Watley or her ongoing current music, this is not a comeback—it’s a continuation.
The feel good summer dance single is fused with flourishing bass, rhythm guitar for a modern blend of pop, disco, funk.
“The Dawn” is already generating interest globally, recently Top 10 in sales Amazon Music UK Top Dance Electronic Singles, and #1 Breaker UK Soul Chart.
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From her groundbreaking GRAMMY Award-winning solo debut through decades of acclaimed independent releases, EPs, albums, and charting singles, Watley has consistently forged her own path. Jody Watley’s career reflects a rare combination of longevity, artistic independence, and a commitment to evolving creatively while staying true to her vision.
Jody Watley – THE DAWN Alex Di Cio Extended Remix : Drops July 15, 2026
Blending sophisticated dance-pop, funk, soul, and contemporary electronic grooves, Jody Watley’s The Dawn (Alex Di Ciò Remix)—originally written and produced by Watley and Mark de Clive-Lowe—showcases an artist, songwriter, and producer who continues to evolve while remaining true to her creative vision.
Released independently via her Avitone imprint on June 15, The Dawn (Alex Di Ciò Remix) continues to build impressive momentum in the UK. The single currently holds #6 on the Amazon Music UK Hot 100 Dance Releases chart—an outstanding achievement for an independent release in today’s highly competitive music landscape. Without the benefit of a major-label campaign or extensive media rollout, the song has earned its place through organic fan support, radio airplay, streaming, and the enduring connection Jody Watley has built with audiences around the world.
Adding to its momentum, THE DAWNis also among Jody Watley’s Top 10 most-streamed songs, sitting alongside many of her signature classics—a remarkable accomplishment for a brand-new release and further proof that her contemporary music continues to resonate with longtime fans and new listeners alike.
For those just discovering Jody Watley’s current music, this is not a comeback—it’s a continuation.
From her groundbreaking GRAMMY Award-winning solo debut through decades of acclaimed independent releases, EPs, albums, and charting singles, Watley has consistently forged her own path. Her career reflects a rare combination of longevity, artistic independence, and a commitment to evolving creatively while staying true to her vision.
The momentum continues with the arrival of The Dawn (Alex Di Ciò Extended Mix) on July 15, delivering an expanded, club-ready interpretation of the acclaimed summer groove to all major digital platforms.
Jody Watley, Alex di Ciò and Avitone team are happy to share that the newest independent release remixed by Alex Di Ciò, “The Dawn,” has reached #10 on Amazon UK Dance & Electronic Hot New Releases (July 6, 2026).
No machine. No hype. Just a commitment to creating quality music that inspires people to dance, groove, and feel good.
Thank you to everyone downloading, listening, sharing, and supporting independent music around the world.
Jody Watley is a GRAMMY award winning multi-platinum singer/songwriter/producer recognized as a style icon. Winner of Best New Artist in 1988, only the third black artist in recording academy history at the time. Jody Watley is listed in Billboard as one of the Top 60 Female Artists of All Time, Top 25 Dance Artists of All Time and Top 100 Black Solo Artists Of All Time.
The recipient of Crossover Music Icon from Black Music Honors 2017 with an ongoing diverse music discography spanning R&B / Pop / Dance /Hip Hop / Spoken Word/Electronic / Jazz / Adult Contemporary 80s, 90s, 2000s-Present.
As a solo artist, for over four decades; the Pop and R&B singer-songwriter -producer has 6 Billboard Hot 100 Top Ten Singles (Looking For A New Love, Don’t You Want Me, Friends ft. Eric B & Rakim and more), her video for the now classic hit “Real Love” remains one of the most nominated MTV VMA’s of all time, 13 Number 1 Dance Singles, 2 R&B Number 1’s, 15 Top 40 Singles, Gold and multi-platinum albums, Gold video hits compilation and more in the USA alone as a solo artist.
Watley’s eventual fusion of jazz, and deep house music makes her one of music most versatile artists. Recent releases have continued to impact UK Soul Radio and a growing social media presence with recent Youtube Silver Creator Award.
The versatile songstress and Chicago native was recognized by People Magazine in their 50 Most Beautiful People Issue, and appeared in breakthrough ad campaigns for GAP, Saks 5th Avenue and LA Eyeworks of many ongoing milestones in her solo career.
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There’s also a new summer merch drop in tandem with the new single “The Dawn” Alex Di Ciò
Jody Watley – The Dawn Unisex T-shirt in Yellow. Dress it up or down!
“The Dawn” Extended Alex Di Ciò Remix will arrive this month for your continued summer and beyond listening pleasure!
Blending sophisticated dance-pop, funk, soul, and contemporary electronic grooves, The Dawn showcases an artist who continues to evolve while staying true to her creative vision, with a breakout #1 UK Soul Chart breakout and the Top 5 streamed Jody Watley single on Spotify in June in the midst of some of her biggest classic hits – quite a feat.
For those just discovering Jody Watley’s current music, this is not a comeback—it’s a continuation of decades in the mix. From groundbreaking solo classics 80s, 90s and GRAMMY-winning success to independent releases, EPs, albums, and charting singles throughout the 2000s into the now.
Jody Watley remains a vibrant force in contemporary music with an ongoing discography to back it up.
July also marks the one year anniversary of the release of “Let’s Dance Vol. 1 – Hit Them Beats” released on July 9, 2025 and vaulted to #1 USA iTunes Top Dance / Electronic and Amazon UK Albums.
As she says: – “Let The Music Inspire.”
Streaming at the digital platforms of your choice.
About The Artist:
Jody Watley is a GRAMMY® Award–winning Best New Artist, 3x nominee, multi-platinum singer, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and style icon.
Renowned as one of the most defining female artists of the 80s starting with her multi platinum breakthrough debut album. To date she has amassed 6 Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 singles including the iconic “Looking for a New Love,” (#1 R&B and Dance) “Don’t You Want Me,” “Friends” ft. Eric B. & Rakim, and the gold-certified “Real Love,” (#1 R&B and Dance) +more, Jody Watley is also an MTV VMA Awards 6 time nominee, in addition to American Music Awards and NAACP nominee.
Jody Watley has built a genre-spanning, critically acclaimed catalog across disco Into R&B, Pop, Dance, Electronica — from 80s, 90s, 2000s – Present with her latest releases “The Dawn” (2026) Alex di Ciò. Remix, Let’s Dance Vol. 1 – Hit Them Beats (2025), EVERLASTING (2025).
An award-winning songwriter (BMI Medal of Honor, Women’s Songwriters Hall of Fame), Watley is ranked by Billboard among the Top 25 Dance Artists of All Time and Top 65 Hot 100 Female Artists of All Time.
Additional achievements include Black Music Honors Crossover Music Icon, the 2022 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and YouTube Silver Creator Award for the Jody Watley YouTube Channel 2025.
Jody Watley’s “The Dawn (Alex Di Ciò Remix)” Reaches No. 1 UK Soul Chart Breaker & Earns Record Of The Week Honors (June 15, 2026) . Continuing an iconic legacy rooted in quality music and style.
Additional UK radio support this week:
Record Of The Week — Starpoint Radio (UK)
Record Of The Week — Sunshine Radio (UK)
Written by Jody Watley.and Mark de Clive Lowe
Produced & Mixed by Alex Di Ciò. Another independent release via Avitone Recordings
“The Dawn (Alex Di Ciò Remix)” is available now on all major digital music platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music, Beatport, TIDAL, and YouTube Music.
Thank you to DJs, radio programmers, music lovers, and fans worldwide for the continued support.
Pip: The Official Jody Watley Website is where a five-decade career keeps moving forward — and right now, it is moving at dance-floor speed.
Mara: Admin has the full story on the new single, the label behind it, and what this release means in the context of a catalog that just keeps building. Let’s start with the music itself.
Jody Watley’s New Single ‘The Dawn’ Is Out Now
Pip: The question here is straightforward: what does a new Jody Watley single in 2026 actually represent — a moment, or a momentum?
Mara: The post frames it as the latter. The setup is that this release follows back-to-back chart successes, and the post puts it plainly: “The Dawn is the latest in the singer songwriting, producer’s ongoing discography of feel good blend of soulful rhythms and dance-floor energy.”
Pip: So this is not a one-off. It is the next step in a streak — a number-one iTunes USA and Amazon Music UK Dance and Electronic album in 2025, a number-two UK Soul Chart single in 2024 — and now a new remix produced by Alex Di Ciò landing on every major platform worldwide.
Mara: The release comes through Avitone, her independent label established in 1995 with the stated mantra of “Fueling Quality Music.” That label context matters — this is not a major-label rollout. It is a deliberate, multi decades-long independent operation.
Pip: Thirty years of independent operation, and the singles keep charting. That is not luck, that is infrastructure.
Mara: The post also grounds the release in a much longer arc. Watley is listed in Billboard as one of the Top 60 Female Artists of All Time, Top 25 Dance Artists of All Time, and Top 100 Black Solo Artists of All Time — a GRAMMY Award-winning Best New Artist and three-time nominee whose catalog spans R&B, pop, dance, hip-hop, jazz, and electronic music across more than five decades, going back to her Shalamar years beginning in 1978.
Pip: The bio closes with a phrase that earns its place: “Still Thriving. Still Creating. Still Evolving on her own terms independently.” At this point in the discography, that reads less like marketing and more like a statement of fact.
Mara: “The Dawn” is available now on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, and SoundCloud.
Pip: Five decades in, a new single, a thriving independent label — the arc here is genuinely long.
Mara: And it keeps moving. More to come from this catalog, no question.
GRAMMY winning artist and Icon Jody Watley’s new single “The Dawn” Remix Produced by Alex Di Ciò and written by Watley is OUT NOW on digital music platforms worldwide from her longtime independent label Avitone, established in 1995 with a mantra of “Fueling Quality Music.”
Following the success of the #1 iTunes USA and Amazon Music UK Dance/Electronic album “Let’s Dance Vol. 1 – Hit Them Beats” in 2025, 2024’s single “EVERLASTING” #2 UK Soul Chart and #2 iTunes Top Dance / Electronic albums, Jody keeps the groove moving forward.
“The Dawn” is the latest in the singer songwriter, producer’s ongoing discography of feel good blend of soulful rhythms and dance-floor energy.
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About The Artist:
Jody Watley is a GRAMMY® Award–winning Best New Artist and 3x nominee, multi-platinum singer, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and style icon.
Renowned as one of the most defining female artists of the 80s and 90s Watley is listed in Billboard as one of the Top 60 Female Artists of All Time, Top 25 Dance Artists of All Time and Top 100 Black Solo Artists Of All Time. The recipient of Crossover Music Icon from Black Music Honors 2017 with an ongoing diverse music discography spanning R&B / Pop / Dance /Hip Hop / Spoken Word/Electronic / Jazz / Adult Contemporary 80s, 90s, 2000s-Present with Top 10 hits including the iconic “Looking for a New Love,” “Don’t You Want Me,” “Friends” ft. Eric B. & Rakim, and the gold-certified “Real Love,” she has built a multi-decade career of over 5 decades of genre-spanning, critically acclaimed catalog including disco (from her Shalamar days from 1978 to 1983), and then on to her iconic solo for over 4 decades evolution finds her -Still Thriving. Still Creating. Still Evolving on her own terms independently.
