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Jody Watley – PARADISE EP (2014) | A Legacy of Sound

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Jody Watley posing with hands near her face, wearing a stylish black patterned outfit, with curly hair and the word 'PARADISE' prominently displayed in the foreground.

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.

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On This Day in 2006 – Jody Watley Releases #1 Electronic Album “The Makeover”

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Released #OTD August 8, 2006 “The Makeover” by GRAMMY® winning Solo Artist/ singer/ songwriter/ producer Jody Watley. Critically acclaimed album, iTunes #1 Top Electronic Album | #1 Exclusive Release Virgin MegaStore.

The album includes 3 Billboard Dance Chart Hits : #1 Dance “I Want Your Love”  –  #2 “Borderline” # 5 “A Beautiful Life” 

‘The Makeover’ is the follow up to 2003’s critically acclaimed Top 20 Electronic Release ‘Midnight Lounge’. DJ inspired, ambient pop-tronic soul reworkings of pop classics including: Borderline, Love Hangover, Waiting in Vain, CHIC’s ‘I Want Your Love’ among others, all anchored by stellar new compositions from this singer songwriter producer. Collaborators include: Nile Rodgers lending guitar work on CHIC Classic “I Want Your Love”, King Britt, 4Hero, DJ Spinna, Ron Trent, Mark de Clive Lowe (Verve Remixed), Chris Brann (Wamdue, P’Taah, Ananda Project), Rodney Lee.

Virgin Megastore Window Display West Hollywood, CA 2006
Jody Watley. 2006. Photography by Mike Ruiz

Watch the Youtube Short: Here

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Jody Watley ‘Paradise’: A Modern Disco Fusion

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“Jody 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, QH Blend 2014

Jody Watley. Special Guest Tonight with Mark de Clive-Lowe

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Tonight’s the night at a downtown Los Angeles warehouse secret location; TheLIFT presents the Spring Edition of Mark de Clive Lowe’s “CHURCH.”  This is one of those one time only events you don’t want to miss. It’s also the first time we’ll be performing together officially. Deep cuts fans of mine will know that he and I have collaborated on a few songs; Midnight Lounge (Remix) from “The Makeover”, “Tonight’s The Night,” a single we wrote together for his project a couple of years ago, as well as a funk filled dance groove he produced that we wrote titled “The Dawn.” I’m so excited to be performing and debuting that one here in Los Angeles tonight from my forthcoming new music project. The icing on the cake is that I’ll also be doing a guest vocal with Leon Ware. Underground, soulful, funky, club – yes indeed. As a note, I’ve always liked the underground club scene which served as the inspiration for one of my classic video’s “Don’t You Want Me” which was filmed at a downtown Los Angeles warehouse.

Get info: HERE

Jody Watley. Weekend Jam.

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From the #3 iTunes Top Electronic Album “The Makeover” written by Jody Watley (Jody Watley Music, BMI), and Mark De Clive Lowe, Remix Produced by Mark de Clive Lowe. The original version appears on the critically acclaimed “Midnight Lounge.”