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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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Jody Watley on Take It Out On The Groove.

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NEW interview. #itsinthemusic

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

A Little Nightlife For The Weekend.

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© 2013 Jody Watley Pictured Adam XII

© 2013 Jody Watley Pictured Adam XII at Bryan Rabin Presents Giorgio’s.

Of course, my diehard fans have already supported the single “Nightlife”, fallen in love with the various video’s including the Dave Doyle Remix, watch:  Here

However working outside of the mainstream means it’s a constant process of educating the fair weathered, those who have lost touch with me because they only look to the mainstream, and as well a younger eclectic fan base who may like the music just because it’s good and not based on my past.   So I’ll keep posting, and encouraging you to help spread the word, after all as I wrote for “Nightlife” – it’s in the music!

Pick up the original Count De Money mix, Moto Blanco, Jodie Harsh, Dave Doyle, Soulpersona Disco Mix, Soulpersona Classic Soul Mix, or Luminodisco mix. All are available at iTunes, Amazon, Beaport and various digital outlets globally. 12″ vinyl of the original mix extended versions are also available at my online boutique. If you missed it “Nightlife” was Top 20 (#18) Hot Billboard Dance Club Play, and #5 Urban and #6 Commerical Pop on Music Week in the UK for those who are chart watchers, again – it’s really about quality music and artistic evolution, always moving forward.

Thank you for your continued support on the musical journey. You the people – are my Clear Channel, Radio One, mainstream gossip blogs and so on – and helping spread the word.

 

Jody Watley. Nightlife Remixed and Glamourous

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Nightlife written by Jody Watley (Jody Watley Music BMI), Raphael Aletti, Julien Aletti (Aletti Brothers Music, BMI) Produced by Count De Money for Peace Bisquit and Jody Watley.

Nightlife Remixes; perfect as a gift of music for the holiday season, for the workout – playlists and overall fabulous vibes. An eclectic array of remixes by Moto Blanco, Jodie Harsh, Dave Doyle, Soulpersona (Classic Disco and Phyllis Classic Soul Mixes) and Luminodisco).

Luminodisco Remix

Original Mix

Nightlife. Jody Watley Moto Blanco Remix Lyric Video.

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“Nightlife” debuts in the UK at #40 Charts (Moto Blanco, Jodie Harsh), Music Week and Vaults to #8 on the Urban chart (check original mix, Soulpersona and Dave Doyle mixes).

Produced by Ray Easmon, UK for Avitone and Jody Watley Music.

 

Available NOW at iTunes, Amazon and Google Play. You can also stream it on Spotify among others.

Jody Watley Nightlife Remixed on Poptastic Confessions

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See what Dave Higdon has to say about the various versions available on “Nightlife Remixed”

http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/11/nightlife-remixed-by-jody-watley.html

Make sure to download it today!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/nightlife-remixed-ep/id732941079?uo=4

 

Jody Watley. Nightlife Remixed Released Today.

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Make sure to purchase ” Jody Watley -Nightlife Remixed” available today at iTunes and Amazon, with remixes by Moto Blanco, Jodie Harsh, Dave Doyle, Soulpersona and Luminodisco. Perfect before a night of clubbing, for your holiday party playlists, workouts and beyond.

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/nightlife-remixed-ep/id732941079?uo=4

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Other Nightlife news:

The single moved to #18 in the UK on the Urban Club Play Charts on industry magazine Music Week and getting enthusiastic response from U.S. club DJ’s who have just received it.

Nightlife Reviewed on Blues and Soul UK by Lee Tyler :

http://www.bluesandsoul.com/review/2122/jody_watley_nightlife/