Jody Watley & SRL are sizzling. Watch the new Damien Sandoval directed video film “The Passion” set in the glamorous Hollywood Hills.
The single debuts on the U.K. Soul Chart at 22 and enters the popular British Solar Radio Sweet Rhythms Chart at 17.
While “Waiting In Vain” remains in the Smooth Jazz Top 10, Jody Watley again shows no signs of slowing down or clinging to past glories. Her new group Jody Watley & SRL will release their 4th single and video titled “The Passion” written and produced by the trio, with a video directed by young talent Damien Sandoval this summer.
The members had this to say:
“People ask what is SRL.. we are a Soul Revolution Of Love put forth in our music, live performances and through our budding fan community. The Passion is all about that.. love, living and the fire within.” -Jody Watley
Rosero Mccoy of SRL says “We’re building something new for ourselves and anything against the grain feels revolutionary to us.”
“Each video we bring something new and fresh. It’s dope to be a part of something we are creating together not something from the past, although we do draw on inspiration from soul R&B for sure, it’s one of the genres I grew up on.” – Nate Allen Smith
Often referred to by many of her devoted fans as “The Queen Of Cool” the singer, songwriter and founder of her independent label Avitone continues to fuel quality music, and one of the few black women in the game as a longstanding artist to continue to do what she’s from her Shalamar years, solo artist and now founder of a successful and much buzzed about new group.
The SoulBounce Review: Here
I don’t just make records – everything I do is like a musical hand-made crocheted cashmere sweater – warmth and joy!
Add some of these recent releases to your music playlists and collections.
Jody Watley Dancer Remixed – Cut Correct and Rhe Mix
DANCER. Photograpy: Albert Sanchez. Design: Ray Easmon and Jody Watley
Paradise EP
As well, revisit critically acclaimed releases “The Makeover” (featuring the Top 5 Billboard hit dance singles “I Want Your Love”, “A Beautiful Life”, “Borderline”) and the ambient soul of “Midnight Lounge.”
Jody Watley and SRL. (formerly Shalamar Reloaded).
Up Next:
The Colors of Christmas Tour with Peabo Bryson, Ruben Studdard, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis beginning Dec. 3 – Learn More and Get Tickets: Here
A few tickets still available for my birthday concert at Blue Note Napa January 27 – we’ve extended the Meet and Greet option too! Gift the concert for the Jody Watley fan you know!! – More Info and Tickets – Blue Note Napa
Excited to announce more concert dates in 2018!!
Watch it Now:
I love this fan made video by The Fantasy Clinic – the video is a mashup of the teen me on Soul Train blended with current visuals created by Ray Easmon out of the U.K. The remix keeps the essence of the song with a nice deep house edge – which you know I live for!
I’m so excited for everyone to see the new Jody Watley and SRL video — WATCH ‘THE MOOD’!!!!!! On Perezhilton.com
#SRL #JodyWatley #ShalamarReloaded #PerezHilton #MusicMonday
Each of us – Nate Allen Smith, Rosero McCoy and I “SRL” did short teasers for the forthcoming “The Mood” video which will drop on September 26, 2016. “The Mood” is from the forthcoming “Bridges” full length.
It’s also been cool to see a few fans offer their take with clips on Instagram and Youtube, such as Shawn West.
Upcoming Concerts:
Oct. 8 – Atlanta Pride Piedmont Park
Oct. 13 – Roland Martin Interview TV-One w SRL
Oct. 14-16 Blues Alley Washington D.C.
Oct. 28-29 Best Hits 80’s Meets Symphony with Tokyo Philharmonic
Oct. 30 Special Guest of DJ Osshy Billboard Love
Nov. 11 – Yoshi’s Oakland
ICYMI: Recent Press Links
Jody Watley Speaks Out To Those It May Concern : Here
ABC Radio Networks : Jody Watley Gets Real About Her Legacy, Message and New Music : Here
MademeNoire : Jody Not Happy With Portrayal of Black Women in Media: Here
Eurweb with Michael P. Coleman : Here
