Jody Watley

🎉 Released April 27, 1987, “Still A Thrill” by Jody Watley remains one of the standout singles from her multi-platinum debut self titled album.

Still A Thrill -Written by Jody Watley (lyrics/melody) and André Cymone (music) produced by André Cymone / David Z for MCA Records.

The song showcased Watley’s lower vocal register against her sophisticated R&B, funk, dance, into the signature sound that helped define late ’80s music, and her distinctive visual style that helped define an era.

📈 Billboard Chart History
• #3 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
• #8 Hot Dance Club Play
• #56 Billboard Hot 100

The visually groundbreaking music video, featuring freestyle waacking and voguing video directed by Brian Grant, was filmed at the historic Palais Garnier and is recognized as the first music video shot inside the famed opera house. Grant was personally chosen by Watley following his acclaimed work on Tina Turner’s iconic hit “What’s Love Got To Do With It.”

The influence of “Still A Thrill” continues across generations. T-Boz of TLC has cited Jody Watley’s lower vocal register on the song as an inspiration for developing her own distinctive vocal style.

A timeless blend of innovation, fashion, artistry, and sound that still resonates today. ✨🎶


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Weekend Vibes - New Spring Drop! A new Jody Watley T-shirt for the collection ✨ If you’re a collector, or want to give as a gift add this in black, grey, white or navy. Just go to jodywatley.net/ for more details!
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While you’re here - check on some of the playlists on the channel including “Let’s Dance Vol. 1-Hit Them Beats” or your favorite Jody Watley classic videos!

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Jody Watley’s Video Classics, Vol. 1: The Groundbreaking RIAA Gold Visual Collection

Jody Watley: Video Classics, Vol. 1 (1991) is a ⚜️RIAA Gold-certified music video compilation, groundbreaking as one of the first by a Black female artist. 🎥💃🏽✨

Released via MCA, it featured music videos from her early solo albums, including hits like "Looking for a New Love" and "Friends," alongside interviews discussing her visual style.

* Tracks Included: "Looking for a New Love," "Still a Thrill," "Don't You Want Me," "Some Kind of Lover," "Most of All," "Real Love," and "Friends".
* Impact: Validated Watley as a visual innovator in the MTV era and highlighted her collaborations with directors.
* Significance: Showcased her transition from Shalamar to a pioneering Solo Rnb Pop and Dance Music artist with high-fashion imagery.

Revisit | Explore | Discover the videos here on YouTube!
What are your favorites from this era and Video Classics VHS and Laser Disc Collection. Do you have it?!

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Jody Watley – Friends (ft. Eric B. & Rakim) | Music History #TBT (April 15, 1989)

On April 15, 1989, GRAMMY® winner Jody Watley released “Friends” featuring Eric B. & Rakim — a groundbreaking R&B and hip-hop collaboration that helped redefine the sound of contemporary music.

The track became a major crossover success, reaching:
#9 Billboard Hot 100 | #3 R&B | #7 Dance

More than a hit, “Friends” is widely recognized as a pivotal moment in R&B/rap fusion, helping establish the now-standard format of R&B vocals paired with a 16-bar rap verse.

“No previous original R&B/Rap collaboration with full verses had done it before… ‘Friends’ broke ground and made history.” — Okayplayer

Music historians and publications including:

* Icons of Hip-Hop Culture (Mickey Hess)
* To the Break of Dawn (William Jelani Cobb)
* The Billboard Book of Number Two Singles (Christopher Feldman)

…cite “Friends” as a defining influence on modern song structure and crossover success, with Watley’s strong vision as a solo artist.

With a respectful nod to Chaka Khan and Melle Mel’s “I Feel For You,” this collaboration helped solidify the now-familiar formula:
R&B artist + rapper = mainstream chart impact

In 1991, Broadcast Music Inc. honored Jody Watley with a Medal of Honor for her songwriting on “Friends.”

A milestone release. A cultural shift. A lasting legacy.




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Happy Birthday to 13-time Grammy Award winner Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds 🎂🎉 — one of the most influential songwriters and producers in modern music history, with hits for Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown, New Edition Mariah Carey, Boys To Men, Tevin Campbell, Toni Braxton + more.

#FlashbackFriday ✨
A timeless moment from 1996 on Top of the Pops at Santa Monica Pier — Jody Watley added her distinctive harmonies to the recording then joined Babyface alongside hip-hop icon LL Cool J and her former Shalamar bandmates for a standout performance of the Top 10 hit “For the Lover in You.” She was a member of the trio from 1978-1983, and a part of the original 1980 record.

A true blend of R&B, pop, and hip-hop from with the Babyface hit making magic touch! . 🎶✨

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Start Your Week Right with Jody Watley ✨ Wellness, Clarity & Purpose

Jody Watley shares a reminder to prioritize your health, wellness, and overall well-being—because a clear mind and balanced life are the foundation for everything else.

Missed the Declutter Your Life ‪@jodywatley‬
“Wattage Thoughts”? Watch it here and reset your mindset for the week ahead:

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Take a moment today to declutter not just your space—but your thoughts, habits, and energy. ✨

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Happy Easter to those who celebrate & Sunday spring greetings to all. 🐣☀️🤍✨
A beautiful morning walk, fresh air, and gratitude for nature’s renewal.

Here’s to faith, hope, and forward motion—always. 💚🩵

— Jody Watley

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Celebrating the anniversary of Larger Than Life (March 27, 1989) — the platinum second solo album from Jody Watley.

Featuring 3 Billboard Top 10 hits:
• “Real Love” (Gold-certified)
• “Friends” ft. Eric B. & Rakim
• “Everything”

“Real Love,” directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker David Fincher, became one of MTV’s most nominated music videos—blending high fashion, choreography, and cinematic storytelling that helped redefine the visual era of pop and R&B.

“Friends” ft Eric B & Rakim stands as a groundbreaking moment in music—one of the earliest R&B + Hip-Hop crossover collaborations to reach the Top 10 across multiple Billboard charts.

✍🏽Jody Watley co-writer of 9 of 10 songs
🔊Production: Andre Cymone

📀 Album Cover Photography: Steven Meisel
🎨 Art Direction: Lynn Robb & Jody Watley

Recognized in 1000 Record Covers by Taschen as one of the greatest album covers of all time.

▶️ Stream Larger Than Life + more from Jody Watley on your favorite platform.


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Jody Watley – Looking For A New Love (Iconic Debut Single | 1987)

Jody Watley’s “Looking For A New Love,” released March 21, 1987, is one of the defining singles of that year and the 80s Pop & R&B era.

The groundbreaking solo debut from Jody Watley—written by Jody Watley (lyrics/melody) & Andre Cymone (music) became an instant classic, spending 3 weeks at #1 on the Billboard R&B chart and peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 for four consecutive weeks and #1 Dance.
Looking For A New Love also ranked #16 on Billboard’s Year-End Hot 100 (1987) and topped charts internationally.

A cultural moment as much as a chart success, the song’s iconic phrase “Hasta la vista, baby” became part of pop history—later popularized globally by Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

The stylish music video, directed by Brian Grant, helped set the tone for a new era of artist-driven visuals, style, and crossover appeal.

“Looking For A New Love” remains a timeless anthem—marking the arrival of a visionary artist and helping shape the sound of late ‘80s Pop, R&B, and dance music - and very much the beginning of her solo legacy.

Watch the video right here on the channel:

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First day of Spring 2026 🌺✨
A reminder to stay inspired, move at your own rhythm and pace🌿

Here’s to daily gratitude, appreciation of life, finding beauty in nature, simple pleasures, protecting your peace and boundaries all season long.

Thanks for subscribing to ‪@jodywatley‬ Channel

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