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#TBT ✨OTD March 19 2018, Jody Watley’s reimagined “Waiting In Vain” with a jazzy, ambient Alex Di Ciò mix—reached Top 20 on R&B/Smooth Jazz charts and 15 Billboard Jazz 🎶 A beautiful moment for Avitone and a testament to a diverse her ever-evolving catalog.

TBT @jodywatley #90s

1998: Jody Watley on the red carpet at the American Music Awards—effortless, elevated, always evolving ahead of the curve. Featured on Fashion Police with Joan Rivers & Melissa Rivers, guest commentator too. #90s

A lot of artists didn’t stop creating. They just stopped trying to be visible. There’s a point where you realize the energy required to stay “present” is bigger than the energy needed to make the work 😔 and something in you decides the work still matters more

Weekend vibes ✨ Rediscover ‘Midnight Lounge’ by Jody Watley — written & produced with Rodney Lee. A sophisticated blend of jazz, R&B, soulful house & downtempo grooves. ✨ “Best album of her career.” — Blues & Soul ✨ “Smooth house vibes, soulful surprise.” — URB

Asked: What’s Jody Watley’s latest release? 🎶🪩 Answer: “Let’s Dance Vol. 1 (Hit Them Beats)” — released July 9, 2025 to celebrate 30 years of independent music from my Avitone Recordings, the label founded in 1995 after an impactful MCA Records era. “Let’s Dance ..” album hit #1 on the iTunes Dance/Electronic Albums chart on July 11, 2025 - thanks to continued devoted plugged in active and new supporters! Discover more contemporary releases — streaming now on all digital platforms along with your favorite classics in the vast ongoing discography✨

What’s on your JODY WATLEY playlist this weekend? Jody Watley’s latest project? 🩵🩷🪩✨ LET’S DANCE Vol. 1 (Hit Them Beats) — released July 9, 2025. The album quickly vaulted to #1 on the iTunes Dance Albums Chart (U.S.) and #1 on UK Amazon’s Hot New Dance/Electronic chart by July 11, 2025.. The inspiration behind Let’s Dance…? A call to action to keep moving — whether you’re dancing, working out, walking, or focused on cardio and wellness. This nonstop DJ-style mix features remixes by Craig C., Quentin Harris, Josh Peace, Mark de Clive-Lowe, John “J-C” Carr, Morgan Page, Love To Infinity, Jodie Harsh, Alex Di Ciò, Ron Trent, and Brian Power. Co-produced by Jody Watley, Bill Coleman / Peace Bisquit, and Angelo “Pepe” Skordos. More than an album, it celebrates an ongoing journey — 40+ years as an ever-evolving solo artist, including 30 years of independent releases with her Avitone Recordings - lots to choose from and celebrate 80s, 90s, 2000s - Present. Also Recommended : 2024’s EVERLASTING Trilogy including the @DaMFunK Remix, Renderings, Winter Nights, Paradise, Midnight Lounge, + more 🎶🎧…… Stream it. Move to it. Just push play. Feel it. Vibe It. Any Era. 🩵🩷🪩✨ Take a deep dive 🎶🎧🎶 Venturing, exploring - won’t hurt you. You might just be inspired. -or simply just catch some quality music vibes. jodywatley.net/discography/

International Women’s Rights Day 💐 A tribute to the strength, resilience, and achievements of women across the world. “Continue to shine your light in the world. Never be defined nor deterred by others’ opinions or narrow expectations. Working and striving always for equality, fairness, respect in every sphere of life.” — Jody Watley ⚡️✨

“Don’t You Want Me” — the 2nd Top 10 hit from Jody Watley’s debut album — helped lead to her 1988 Best New Artist GRAMMY at Radio City Music Hall. #1 Dance #3 R&B #6 Hot 100 Watch her shine on “Top of the Pops” in a studded Jean‑Paul Gaultier bolero. 💃🏽🎤

In this new Wattage Thoughts Short Exclusively on the Jody Watley YouTube Channel- speaking on the deeper meaning of self belief following up on previous vlog about believing in yourself — knowing your self worth, recognizing your value, and understanding you deserve joy, happiness, and fulfillment. For me, life has never been just about achieving goals or industry milestones. It’s ultimately about knowing you are worthy as a human being - ✨ Know your value. ✨ Protect your joy. ✨ Believe in yourself. Self belief isn’t ego. It’s clarity. It’s self respect. It’s freedom. It’s necessary. Watch full video and other shorts on the channel youtube.com/shorts/0btf4UT… - usually not posted here.

#OTD March 2, 1988: Jody Watley wins Best New Artist at the 30th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. 🏆 Presented by rock & roll pioneer Little Richard and David Johansen, it remains one of the night’s most unforgettable moments. Her solo debut was seismic — not a transition, but a reinvention. ✨ #1 R&B “Looking For A New Love” ✨ Billboard Hot 100 Top Tens “Don’t You Want Me” & “Some Kind Of Lover” ✨ Dance chart dominance ✨ Fashion world embrace (Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Rolling Stone) ✨ Major ad campaigns & cultural impact She wasn’t continuing a career — she was redefining it. Her Best New Artist win is permanently honored at the Grammy Museum’s Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, celebrating winners in the Top 4 categories. #JodyWatley #BestNewArtist #GRAMMYs #MusicHistory #WomensHistoryMonth

@OldSchool80s @jodywatley Featuring 3 Top 10 Hot 100 | R&B | Dance Singles 🔥🎶

Feb 23, 1987" @jodywatley released her self-titled solo debut album. #80s

Milestone 2.27.88 “Some Kind Of Lover” — Jody Watley Peaks at #3 on the Billboard Hot R&B Chart 🎉 ✔️ #1 Dance ✔️ #10 Hot 100 ✔️ Third Top 10 from her multi-platinum debut Written by Jody Watley & A.Cymone Another crossover classic that helped defined late-80s R&B & Dance.

Always in rotation; “EVERLASTING” Jody Watley & DāM-FunK (2024)

In 1987, Jody Watley wasn’t just posing — she was defining her visual language. Featured in Smash Hits, wearing a black thrifted vintage dress, self styled owning her debut vision -the look was effortless and editorial. Wind-swept hair. Minimalist drama. Completely modern.

Founder of Avitone, Grammy Winner Jody Watley, in ‘88 slays in Stephen Sprouse (pioneer designer in uptown sophistication with a downtown punk and pop sensibility). Always understood the power of image — not as vanity, but as vision. Effortless. Intentional. Ahead of the curve.

The debut wasn’t just a moment. It was the mindset that has continued through decades of music, creativity, progress and betting in herself including founding Avitone in 1995.

OTD Feb 23, 1987 — Jody Watley released her breakout debut. 3 Top 10 Hot 100 hits. 3 #1 Dance singles. 1 #1 R&B. Multi-Platinum. 1988 Grammy Award for Best New Artist winner. Co-wrote 6/9 tracks. Fashion. Vision. Independence. A cultural reset in pop & R&B. 🎶✨ #JodyWatley