#OTD March 7, 1998 Jody Watley – “Off the Hook” (D-Dot Remix feat. Rakim) Reaches #1 on the Billboard Dance chart! 🎶🎉 (the first Rakim feature with Jody Watley is the multi chart Top 10 “Friends” 1989). The #1 single also featured dance deep house remixes by MAW – Masters At Work, Louie Vega and Kenny “Dope” Gonzales. To date Jody Watley has had 13 Number 1 Dance Singles on Billboard putting her on the list of Top 25 Female Dance Artists Of All Time according to the magazine. Listen to the mixes at the digital platform of your choice. #JodyWatley #WomensHistoryMonth #music #housemusic #rnb #hiphop #ddotremix #rakim
Released April 21, 2007 Jody Watley “I Want Your Love” Remixes reaches #1 USA Billboard Dance & UK Official Charts Commercial Pop Chart 🇬🇧 Written by: Bernard Edwards, Nile Rodgers Remixes by : DJ Spinna/ Danny Krivit, Soulcast, Masi & Mello, Morgan Page and more. A&R by @peacebisquit Special thank you @vanlroy as well!! Amazing 🙏🏽✨😁Talk about longevity! I love Rihanna and “Don’t Stop The Music” is one of my favs from her – so this was surreal for me and not an easy feat as a ‘legacy’ artist and independent no machine! Thanks to all involved and especially Nile for the permission and adding his iconic guitar 🎸 parts! Music Week, UK “Rihanna wasn’t even born when Jody Watley was having hits with Shalamar, but the two fought an Epic battle on the top of the Upfront and Commercial Pop Charts this week. It ends with an honorable draw with “I Want Your Love” by Jody Watley exploding 27 to #1 on the Upfront Chart while debuting at # 2 on the commercial Pop list. Meanwhile Rihanna’s “Don’t Stop The Music” holds at #2 Upfront but jumps 5 to #1 on the Commercial Pop Chart….Watley’s records are released independently on her own label Avitone..” 📸 Mike Ruiz #JodyWatley #dancemmusic #dance #rnb #popmusic #nilerodgers #bernardedwards #chicorganization #themakeover #musiccover #billboardcharts #musicweek #uk #rihanna ❤️ #musicfacts Streaming and downloadable at digital platforms of your choice.
Intended to post yesterday on the anniversary of this phenomenal night and concert! After rocking it in London, off we went to the Netherlands. A time was had April 20, 2019 ❤️Amsterdam,Netherlands 🇳🇱 Melkweg @melkwegamsterdam Sold Out Show Presented by An Evening With – the love, the energy and vibes were 🔥I don’t travel much anymore especially to Europe and so these shows were extra special to me. This is also pre-pandemic, and the world was put on pause for a minute and not the same since. Photos & footage courtesy of John Kiljin & Marcel Pelgrim (Your Way Of Music) #JodyWatley #concerts #melkweg #love #gratitude 🔥🎵 Jody Watley “Dancer”: Cut Correct & Rhe Remix “Spread love wherever you go!” Wattage✨
April 19, 2019 – Jody Watley. London, England 🇬🇧called – I answered and delivered LIVE in concert, cool venue too @utblondon in. Chelsea. Shout out to everyone who made it so memorable including longtime supporter @davidvarkonyi who captured some of these images, @rheray who has done a lot of contemporary graphic designs for cover art and onstage for me including the onstage concert visuals for this show -we finally met in person after years 😊, another consistent supporter @5am_mu5ic from France 🇫🇷, an enthusiastic group that flew from New Zealand for the concert ❤️ I met after the show, the lovely Tomoko Moore from Japan 🇯🇵 always instrumental in my concerts there over the years, I was thrilled to see my girl from 🇺🇸 @seauxtoni founder of 🔥 @hausofswag ❤️ .. it wasn’t an illusion- Lee John (Imagination) came through and so many more. I don’t get over there much and don’t travel much at all anymore so this was very special..I was also promoting this single “Good Good Reason” produced by 🇬🇧 DJ @brianpowerdj .. I was also able to meet a lot of the UK Soul radio DJ’s who continue to support and spin my music like @ronnieherel @mikevitti || Shout out to @nazfunk @johnhavic and all others who were a part of this. Thanks again to my longtime dear friend @jeanninebradenla of the chic line @lesuperbecalifornia for the sequined leopard skirt & cashmere top for the Meet & Greet fit ✨💐 Thank you @gaygentprovocateur for the Marc Jacobs MTV sweatshirt 🥹😁❤️💓 #JodyWatley #livemusic #thankful #uk #rnb #soul #funk #dance
A beautiful and blessed Easter Sunday to all who celebrate the occasion. Happy Sunday & Blessings to all 🌞🙏🏽✝️✨🐣🌺🌸🐰👒💓 – Joy, Hope, Faith, Renewal.
#OTD 🎊 April 19, 2024 Jody Watley EVERLASTING -“The Remixes”is released. ▪️feat. empowering dance mixes by Quentin Harris, Slowz, The Illustrious Blacks & Amara Jaguar and Gianpiero XP Remix A&R : Bill Coleman / Peace Bisquit @peacebisquit ☄️🪩 | The collection much to our surprise and shock 😮 it reaches #2 on iTunes. Thank you to all who continue to support my music, and to new listeners just discovering my music. As an independent for so many decades consistent in investing in myself-it truly means alot, it’s truly because of the love to simply continue to release quality positive music 🎧🎶❤️ Stream | Download | Share | Be Inspired! #JodyWatley #dancemusic #itunes #quentinharris #illustriousblacks #amarajaguar #slowz #gianpieroxp #avitone #independentartists #peacebisquit #djbillcoleman #everlasting #nevergiveup
#tbt Jody Watley 1995 (Affection album 🔥🎶❤️) TV interview with Greg Kinnear – such a fun conversation. Fast Forward 2025 -“You have to be a fan of what you do, otherwise why do it?” Still true 2025 as shown in video, at red light 🛑 out and about, channel surfing and a Jody Watley classic is playing. To this day the volume goes up, in gratitude 🙏🏽😁❤️🎶🔊✨ Do what you love😁love yourself and you don’t have to be on the radio to feel this way. #jodywatley #tv #gregkinnear #interview #90s #80s #rnb #pop #dancemusic #siriusxm #turnitup | Fair Use, Entertainment Purposes Only. No copyright infringement.
#OTD April 16, 1988 Happy Anniversary to release @jodywatley “Some Kind Of Lover” reaching Top 10 at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, her third. Other charts yielded #3 R&B #1 Dance. Here’s a little bit of her performance on the MTV Music Video Awards. #jodywatley #singer #songwriter #popmusic #styleicon #popculture #producer #jodywatleydaily #dancemusic #rnb #grammywinner #explorepage #mtv #vmas #80s #somekindoflover #billboard #billboardhot100 #pophits
Jody Watley with Hip Hop legend Fab 5 Freddy @fab5freddy on location in lower Manhattan for YO! MTV RAPS, talking about the collaboration and filming video in NYC. ~ “Friends” ft Eric B. & Rakim, released on April 15, 1989; second single from second solo album “Larger Than Life”. “Friends” would make history as the first R&B/Rap collab to hit the Hot 100 Top 10 and Top 10 R&B / Dance — This monumental event in R&B/Rap collaboration history has largely gone overlooked close to 30 years after the fact.” – Okayplayer #jodywatley #fab5freddy #yomtvraps #mtv #80s #rnb #rap #hiphop #musicvideo #ericbandrakim #rakim #waybackwednesday #tbt #musichistory #voguing #nycunderground #clubcouture #ballroom #bboys #clubculture #fortheculture #80stv #classic #goldenera
In gratitude for the love ❤️ & flowers 💐-You are right too – The Effort in Sustained Support is so key. Thank you Amaru! Reposting @amarumusic1 Empowering women in music requires intentional effort and action to include, support, and promote them. This #InternationalWomensDay, I celebrate Jody Watley for giving me tips and pointers and kudos before and after the release of my first album. A trailblazer, a label owner, a business woman, a vocalist, a songwriter and music producer, a radio DJ, a mother, a daughter… a WOMAN! She is ‘everlasting’ 😉 Thank you miss J. 😊👍🏼🎶💐 Join me and Recording Academy / GRAMMYs in amplifying women’s voices in music! #MoreWomen Link to use https://start.postn.app/kit/recording-academy-more-women-more-music #amaru #jodywatley #womeninmusic #womenshistorymonth #grammys #grammywinner #singersongwriter
“Everything” sound check on a Sunday 2019 Sound Board Detroit @motorcitycasino 🎤 ✨ for concert with Tony! Toni! Tone! such a great concert and vibe 🙏🏽 Rest In Peace D’Wayne Wiggins 🕊️😔 #jodywatley #livemusic #soundboard #motorcity #sunday #behindthescenes
💐Happy International Women’s Day – a tribute to the strength, resilience, and achievements of women worldwide. Today, we celebrate the incredible women who educate, inspire, care for and uplift us all be it in the home, communities, business, science, technology, medicine, medical, government, the military, the workforce, entertainment, design, small businesses, philanthropy, activism and beyond. – Continue to shine your light in the world, that’s what I’m always trying to do. Never be defined by others opinions of you nor their narrow expectations-be you! We deserve equality in every sphere of life. Wattage ⚡️✨ #JodyWatley #internationalwomensday 💜
😔💔🙏🏽🪽🕊️✨ Rest in Peace & Power D’Wayne Wiggins @dwaynewigginsofficial . You leave a legacy of great music and good vibes. It was a joy to collaborate (a couple of songs 1998 album “Flower”) and share the stage a few times in recent years. My condolences to family, loved ones and members of the group. My prayers are with you all. 🙏🏽 Reposting @tonytonitoneofficial With broken hearts, we share with you that our beloved D’Wayne passed away this morning surrounded by family and loved ones. Over the past year, he has been privately and courageously battling bladder cancer. Through this fight, he remained committed and present for his family, his music, his fans and his community. D’Wayne’s life was incomparable, and his music and service impacted millions around the world, including in his hometown of Oakland, California. He was a guitarist, producer, composer, philanthropist, mentor and founding member of Tony! Toni! Tone! He was deeply passionate about providing artist development and mentorship to emerging young musicians, helping to shape the early careers of many. For now, we ask that you continue to respect our privacy. We mourn with you, and are deeply grateful for your love and support. In Solidarity, The Wiggins Family Rest in Power. Party don’t cry. #dwaynewiggins #tonytonitone
So much sad news on a more upbeat note who loves GREASE! the movie/ musical?! #TBT It’s Women’s History Month and Jody Watley has definitely been doing that for decades as quiet as it’s kept. Here’s another HERstory moment. 💗 Did you know? Jody Watley cast as Betty “Rizzo” in the hit BROADWAY musical GREASE! Eugene O’Neil Theatre, 1996?! Jody Watley the first African-American woman to portray the iconic Rizzo character, coming in as a replacement in the cast. “I loved /love the movie. When this opportunity came; I was nervous and excited. Securing the role was MAJOR- New York City -BROADWAY!! The cast also included Chubby Checker, the 1950’s rock n’ roll legend whose #1 hit “Let’s Do the Twist” introduced that dance craze, had the crowd rocking in the aisles each night with the song & dance. The show-stopping role that includes the number Beauty School Drop Out was also played by recording star Al Jarreau during Watley’s run. GREASE! was a huge challenge for me once getting into the work of it all. I cried many times in rehearsals because my confidence would wane. Fortunately, I was surrounded by a patient director, choreographer and great cast who kept encouraging me and lifting me up. I will always cherish the opportunity and experience. Never be afraid of challenges and pushing yourself in life, and even if you have self doubt remember- You can do it!” #JodyWatley #WomensHistoryMonth #broadwaymusicals #rizzo #pinkladies #rebels #musicbringspeopletogether *No copyright infringement intended. Fair Use music for Reels.
Another music legend has gained their celestial wings 😔🙏🏽✨🪽 🕊️ Rest in Peace Roy Ayers influential vibraphonist, composer and producer whose music helped shape jazz, soul and hip hop, has passed on at 84. Roy Ayers leaves a legacy of timeless grooves and countless samples to inspire generations. It was an honor to record with Roy Ayers one of the best songs in my discography “I Love To Love” produced by house music legends Masters At Work (Louie Vega and Kenny ‘Dope’ Gonzalez) 2000 #IYKYK and appears on my “Midnight Lounge” album. We also did a couple of concerts together that I’ll always cherish as well (SummerStage, Central Park NYC & Happy Days Soul Music Festival UK). Rest in Eternal Sunshine 🌞 ☀️ Roy Ayers✨Thank you for the music that is a part of the soundtrack of so many lives. My condolences to his family and loved ones. 🙏🏽 #RoyAyers #JodyWatley #Music #soul #jazz #hiphop #housemusic #louievega #kennydope #MAW #mastersatwork
Prayers up @dwaynewigginsofficial @tonytonitoneofficial recovering from health complications 🙏🏽 We collaborated in 1998 when he produced a couple songs we co-wrote together on my “Flower” album including the title track and did a couple of funky 🔥concerts together in 2019; Sound Board at Motor City Casino Detroit and Keswick Theatre, Philadelphia. Good vibes always, talented musician/producer, chill down to earth guy. Prayers up and healing energies and strength for full recovery. *No copyright infringement intended. Fair use music from Reels*
Someone might be struggling with life challenges and need this message. Jody Watley current single “EVERLASTING”- “Heartbreak, you’ll have some setbacks too, but don’t let the worst of life, get the best of you…Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose -gotta stay up, just keep moving on – stay EVERLASTING..” 🕯️🙏🏽✨ #JodyWatley #music #life #inspiration #everlasting
Since today February 2, 2025 is Grammy Awards Sunday, here are a few of my Grammy looks over the years as Best New Artist 1988 winner just the 3rd black artist to win in that category at the time at the 30th ceremony (a fan pointed this significance to me recently). A multiple nominee, also presenter a couple of times in the 90’s including presenting to Toni Braxton when she won her Best New Artist award in 1994. I also announced the nominations one year. Music isn’t about awards of course but it’s a memorable experience and honor especially when it’s so unexpected! I’m blessed to continue to create, write, record, produce and release music. I’m proud of the longevity and to inspire others to believe in yourself and keep being you no matter what – that’s the big win. Some people want to see you fail, or to break your spirit and give up on yourself, – always believe in you and keep going. Everlasting. *News note: Jody Watley’s Best New Artist Win is included in the Grammy Museum Walk of Fame in downtown Los Angeles. GRAMMY WALK OF FAME, which features one commemorative disc for each year of the GRAMMY Awards from 1958 onwards when the Grammy Museum opened. Each disc contains the winners of the big four categories: Best New Artist, Song of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Album of the Year. #JodyWatley #BlackHistoryMonth #GRAMMYs
Since today February 2, 2025 is Grammy Awards Sunday, here are a few of my Grammy looks over the years as Best New Artist 1988 winner just the 3rd black artist to win in that category at the time at the 30th ceremony (a fan pointed this significance to me recently). A multiple nominee, also presenter a couple of times in the 90’s including presenting to Toni Braxton when she won her Best New Artist award in 1994. I also announced the nominations one year. Music isn’t about awards of course but it’s a memorable experience and honor especially when it’s so unexpected! I’m blessed to continue to create, write, record, produce and release music. I’m proud of the longevity and to inspire others to believe in yourself and keep being you no matter what – that’s the big win. Some people want to see you fail, or to break your spirit and give up on yourself, – always believe in you and keep going. Everlasting. *News note: Jody Watley’s Best New Artist Win is included in the Grammy Museum Walk of Fame in downtown Los Angeles. GRAMMY WALK OF FAME, which features one commemorative disc for each year of the GRAMMY Awards from 1958 onwards when the Grammy Museum opened. Each disc contains the winners of the big four categories: Best New Artist, Song of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Album of the Year. #JodyWatley #BlackHistoryMonth #GRAMMYs
Since today February 2, 2025 is Grammy Awards Sunday, here are a few of my Grammy looks over the years as Best New Artist 1988 winner just the 3rd black artist to win in that category at the time at the 30th ceremony (a fan pointed this significance to me recently). A multiple nominee, also presenter a couple of times in the 90’s including presenting to Toni Braxton when she won her Best New Artist award in 1994. I also announced the nominations one year. Music isn’t about awards of course but it’s a memorable experience and honor especially when it’s so unexpected! I’m blessed to continue to create, write, record, produce and release music. I’m proud of the longevity and to inspire others to believe in yourself and keep being you no matter what – that’s the big win. Some people want to see you fail, or to break your spirit and give up on yourself, – always believe in you and keep going. Everlasting. *News note: Jody Watley’s Best New Artist Win is included in the Grammy Museum Walk of Fame in downtown Los Angeles. GRAMMY WALK OF FAME, which features one commemorative disc for each year of the GRAMMY Awards from 1958 onwards when the Grammy Museum opened. Each disc contains the winners of the big four categories: Best New Artist, Song of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Album of the Year. #JodyWatley #BlackHistoryMonth #GRAMMYs
Since today February 2, 2025 is Grammy Awards Sunday, here are a few of my Grammy looks over the years as Best New Artist 1988 winner just the 3rd black artist to win in that category at the time at the 30th ceremony (a fan pointed this significance to me recently). A multiple nominee, also presenter a couple of times in the 90’s including presenting to Toni Braxton when she won her Best New Artist award in 1994. I also announced the nominations one year. Music isn’t about awards of course but it’s a memorable experience and honor especially when it’s so unexpected! I’m blessed to continue to create, write, record, produce and release music. I’m proud of the longevity and to inspire others to believe in yourself and keep being you no matter what – that’s the big win. Some people want to see you fail, or to break your spirit and give up on yourself, – always believe in you and keep going. Everlasting. *News note: Jody Watley’s Best New Artist Win is included in the Grammy Museum Walk of Fame in downtown Los Angeles. GRAMMY WALK OF FAME, which features one commemorative disc for each year of the GRAMMY Awards from 1958 onwards when the Grammy Museum opened. Each disc contains the winners of the big four categories: Best New Artist, Song of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Album of the Year. #JodyWatley #BlackHistoryMonth #GRAMMYs
Since today February 2, 2025 is Grammy Awards Sunday, here are a few of my Grammy looks over the years as Best New Artist 1988 winner just the 3rd black artist to win in that category at the time at the 30th ceremony (a fan pointed this significance to me recently). A multiple nominee, also presenter a couple of times in the 90’s including presenting to Toni Braxton when she won her Best New Artist award in 1994. I also announced the nominations one year. Music isn’t about awards of course but it’s a memorable experience and honor especially when it’s so unexpected! I’m blessed to continue to create, write, record, produce and release music. I’m proud of the longevity and to inspire others to believe in yourself and keep being you no matter what – that’s the big win. Some people want to see you fail, or to break your spirit and give up on yourself, – always believe in you and keep going. Everlasting. *News note: Jody Watley’s Best New Artist Win is included in the Grammy Museum Walk of Fame in downtown Los Angeles. GRAMMY WALK OF FAME, which features one commemorative disc for each year of the GRAMMY Awards from 1958 onwards when the Grammy Museum opened. Each disc contains the winners of the big four categories: Best New Artist, Song of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Album of the Year. #JodyWatley #BlackHistoryMonth #GRAMMYs
Thank you for the acknowledgment 🎶💐@the_rnb_talk_show Reposting #BlackHistoryMonth 💐 Jody Watley Jody Watley is a GRAMMY award winning multi-platinum singer/songwriter/producer/entrepreneur. With a diverse music discography spanning R&B / Pop / Dance /Hip Hop / Electronic / Jazz / Adult Contemporary 80s, 90s, 00s, 10s, 20sJody Watley is recognized as a style icon and one of the architects of 21st century Pop/R&B/Dance music. Jody Watley was 2017 recipient of the Black Music Honors ‘Crossover Music Icon’ Award for her early cultural influence and impact as a solo artist; other accolades include 2007 Billboard Dance Lifetime Achievement Award, along with nominations from the American Music Awards, MTV Awards, NAACP Awards and Soul Train Awards. In 2018 Billboard Magazine included Jody Watley in the Top 60 Hot 100 Female Artists Of All Time and Top 25 Top Female Dance Artists Of All Time. A 2022 Inductee into the Women’s Songwriters Hall of Fame, Watley has also been recognized by performing rights organization BMI (Broadcast Music). “I’m really most proud to have songwriter be a part of my resume and legacy as an artist.” As a Solo artist, JODY WATLEY is renowned as one of the defining female artists of the 80’s. To date, she has 6 Billboard Hot 100 Top Ten Singles, 7 Number 1 Dance Singles, 2 R&B Number 1’s, 15 Top 40 Singles, Gold and multi-platinum albums, Gold single, and Gold video compilation. Her vast discography also includes million selling greatest hits video compilation and fitness video (a first for a black woman in the genre). Other accolades include being included in People Magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful Issue, Harper’s Bazaar 10 Most Beautiful, appearances in early celebrity ad campaigns (GAP, Individuals of Style) l.a. Eyeworks and an unprecedented 15 page feature in the coveted Saks 5th Avenue Fall Catalog, a feature in the historic 2008 “The Black Issue” of VOGUE Italia are all examples of her impact as a style icon in addition to her music. #jodywatley #icon #trendsetter #danceartist #grammywinner #fashionicon #rnbartist #rnbsinger #songwriter #musicproducer #thernbtalkshow
Welcome February 🙏🏽 Happy Black History Month though history is for all to learn year round! This is a part of my history as a solo artist. VOGUE Italia, 2008 – very proud to be a part of this piece of international fashion/publishing history. This was a first – featuring 4 covers with photography by the legendary Steven Meisel with portraits of Naomi Campbell, Liya Kebede @liyakebede , Jourdan Dunn, Sessilee Lopez. All of the feature topics were related to black women in arts and entertainment and lack of representation in fashion via runways, ad campaigns, makeup artists, and beyond. The history making “Black Issue” caused a global stir in the fashion world selling out in less than 72 hours. 60,000 more copies ordered for reprint. It’s said that collectors copies have sold for up to 2500.00 on eBay since this time. It was an honor to be in the issue in the “Outstanding Ladies”feature which included other influential women in music and film included award winning actress Angela Bassett. #jodywatley #styleicon #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #worldhistory #vogueitalia #liyakebede #naomi #jourdandunn #sessileelopez #publishing #magazines #herbritts #fashionicons #stevenmeisel
